Brian Lavoie writes: “Libraries have a long-standing value proposition centered around collections—a perception that has persisted even as libraries have developed new offerings across a wide range of emerging areas of research support. Fixed ideas about library roles and impact create a challenge: Institutional stakeholders often don’t understand service offerings in these new areas. OCLC Research’s new report, The Library Beyond the Library: Recasting the Library Value Proposition for Visibility and Impact, helps libraries navigate these trends by providing a framework and insights that support strategic planning aimed at elevating the library’s visibility and impact within its parent institution.”
