FDU Library News

On Thursday, June 18th, the Library at the College at Florham, Fairleigh Dickinson University, hosted a program titled ‘The Future of Libraries’. The program consisted of a discussion of key issues faced by libraries. Presenters included the directors of some of the major academic libraries in NJ, and the president of a large library consortium. PowerPoint presentations supplied by the presenters, along with podcasts of the days events are posted/linked to here.

The first 2 presenters talked about the strategic issues that they face at their institutions:

5 Strategic Areas of Focus at the Cheng Library (WPUNJ) — by Anne Ciliberti

5 Strategic Areas of Library Focus Over 3-5 Years (NJIT) – by Richard Sweeney

This is a report put together by Rich Sweeney as a result of some focus group work that he has done on millennials:

Millennial Behaviors and Higher Education Focus Group Results – Richard Sweeney

After the presentations, the audience was invited to identify additional issues faced by libraries, and to vote on the top 5 issues facing academic libraries:

Top 10 Issues Facing Academic Libraries

The last presentation was a discussion led by Cathy Wilt of Lyrasis:

The Future of Libraries (Lyrasis) — by Cathy Wilt

Podcasts from this event

Opening Remarks by Dr. Marcum

Anne Ciliberti’s 5 Strategies

Richard Sweeney’s 5 Strategies

Morning Wrap-up

Cathy Wilt’s Presentation on Lyrasis

Join Us to Discuss “The Future of Libraries”

Thursday, June 18th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

9:30       Continental Breakfast
10:00      Two university library leaders debate the top five issues we face

Richard T. Sweeney, NJIT University Librarian
Ann Ciliberti, WPUNJ Library Director

Dialogue and Conversation

11:30        Lunch

12:30       Report and Prospects for New Library Collaboration

Cathy Wilt, President – Lyrasis

Cost:   $10 (payable to FDU Library)

For reservations and information, contact Colleen Di Gregorio (colleend@fdu.edu), 973-443-8530.