The Fully Electronic Library; the Swedish Project

The research that led to the development of plans for the first fully electronic library in the United States subsequently was adapted for application in Sweden. This paper outlines the original research and details that Swedish application.

Aligning Library Strategy and Structure With the Campus Academic Plan: A Case Study

Colleges and universities’ missions are typically comprised of educating students, training professionals, engaging in scholarship and research, promoting creative activity, improving healthcare, and providing public service. Academic libraries exist to support these core functions, yet most academic libraries are organized based on library functions rather than the primary missions of their college or university. This paper describes one academic library’s attempt to align library strategy and structure with its university’s academic plan.