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What fundamental shifts do next-generation libraries (and universities) need to make?

James Neal presents as part of the Strategic Directions Speaker Series The Future of the University and the Future of Learning


Date & time
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Speaker(s)

James Neal

Cost

This event is free

Contact

Jason Ens
514-848-2424 ext. 5292

Where

John Molson School of Business Building
1450 Guy
Room MB-2.435

Wheel chair accessible

Yes

Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia University Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia University

Jim Neal is University Librarian Emeritus at Columbia University. From 2001-2014, he served as vice-president for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University, providing leadership for university academic computing and a system of 22 libraries. He has identified four fundamental shifts in library collection development, which resonate well beyond library collections:

  • Primal innovation: revising fundamental purposes
  • Deconstruction: creative reassembly of key functions
  • Radical collaboration: cross-institutional partnerships
  • Survival: deep focus on users’ needs and goals

This event is the fifth in the speaker series, The Future of the University and the Future of Learning, being organized as part of Concordia's strategic directions initiative. The university is bringing a diverse group of thought-leaders from across Canada and the U.S. to share their insights and know-how on emerging issues and trends in higher education and learning.

Advance registration is required. Register for this session today.


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