A Cambrian Moment for Libraries: Shaping Futures through Evolution and Leadership
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| Title: | A Cambrian Moment for Libraries: Shaping Futures through Evolution and Leadership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Brian Mathews (ORCID |
| Source: | portal: Libraries and the Academy. 2025 25(2):231-250. |
| Availability: | Johns Hopkins University Press. 2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Tel: 800-548-1784; Tel: 410-516-6987; Fax: 410-516-6968; e-mail: jlorder@jhupress.jhu.edu; Web site: https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/list |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Academic Libraries, Research Libraries, Specialization, Educational Trends, Social Change, Library Development, Library Role, Library Automation, Cultural Maintenance, Cultural Centers, Library Services, Systems Approach |
| DOI: | 10.1353/pla.2025.a955944 |
| ISSN: | 1531-2542 1530-7131 |
| Abstract: | Academic and research libraries are undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by technological advancements, shifting societal dynamics, and evolving institutional priorities. This essay examines how these forces are driving libraries to evolve into specialized and distinct models, shaping their future and drawing parallels to the Cambrian Explosion--a period of rapid diversification in natural history. Using the frameworks of evolutionary theory, ecosystem models, and systems thinking, it explores the interplay between external pressures and internal strategies. By fostering adaptability and embracing leadership attuned to complexity, libraries can redefine their roles to meet the unique and emergent needs of their communities, ensuring they remain vital forces of knowledge, culture, and well-being in an ever-changing world. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1470737 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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