The report, developed with the input of over 2,000 global academic library professionals, examines the emerging skills required to fulfill a library’s mission and meet the needs of today’s library patrons. The data was analyzed by Skilltype, in which Technology from Sage invested earlier this year.
Key findings from the report:
- Librarians have a great deal of confidence in their ability to serve patrons, but less than half agreed that they feel confident in advancing their career.
- Many librarians (37%) feel unprepared to answer patron questions on the use of generative AI in their studies.
- Fewer than 20% of librarians feel that their effort to learn new skills is appreciated by students.
- 46% of librarians feel that there is not sufficient budget available for upskilling, and 47% don’t feel there is sufficient time.
Access the full report HERE.