2026 Top Trends in Academic Libraries: A Review of the Trends and Issues.

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Title:	2026 Top Trends in Academic Libraries: A Review of the Trends and Issues.
Source:	College & Research Libraries News. Jun2026, Vol. 87 Issue 6, p233-247. 15p.
Subject Terms:	Academic libraries, Artificial intelligence, *Library administration, Organizational change, Technological obsolescence, Tax & expenditure limitations, Legislative power
Abstract:	The article focuses on the significant challenges currently facing academic libraries, highlighting severe budget constraints, structural institutional shifts, and the complex integration of artificial intelligence into research workflows. Topics include the profound impact of state and federal legislative actions on funding and diversity initiatives and the urgent need to address deferred maintenance and technological obsolescence.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the significant challenges currently facing academic libraries, highlighting severe budget constraints, structural institutional shifts, and the complex integration of artificial intelligence into research workflows. Topics include the profound impact of state and federal legislative actions on funding and diversity initiatives and the urgent need to address deferred maintenance and technological obsolescence.
ISSN:	00990086