{"id":33551,"date":"2023-12-30T20:08:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T20:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?p=33551"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:12:04","slug":"library-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/library-services\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve College Library Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a brave, new world when it comes to college library services. After maintaining a reliable suite of library resources and services for many years, college libraries are now evolving to keep up with students\u2019 changing needs in the post-pandemic collegiate experience.<\/p>\n<p>Although a simple definition of a library&#8217;s role is that of the keeper of books, a better explanation comes from Shan Sutton, Dean of University Libraries at the University of Arizona: \u201cWe are a library that still holds to the mission of leveling the playing field for all students.\u201d1 Today, that mission translates into adding and adapting the following vital student services.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Invest in More Digital Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Digital transformation is at the top of the list for most library administrators. Not surprisingly, investment in print resources is at the opposite end of the school library service spectrum. According to a recent survey among library deans and directors, if a 10% budget reduction were mandated, 54% would cut the print monograph budget, and 45% would decrease the print journal subscription budget.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Incorporate Digital Searching and Checkout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most college libraries today have invested in RFID self-service kiosks, security gates, and dedicated library apps, but not all. These technological library service improvements directly translate into lower labor costs.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Add Smart Speaker Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With over 500 million people using Apple\u2019s Siri technology worldwide, speech recognition is here to stay.<sup>3<\/sup> It leads to better search results for library resources, as humans add more details to voice searches than keyword searches.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Focus on Technology and Hardware Investment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Podcast equipment, 3D printers, maker spaces, and data centers are pivotal to the next generation of students \u2013 and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/8-ways-to-improve-college-campuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">university campus improvement ideas<\/a> as a whole. Students at the University of Arizona can borrow GoPro and Canon cameras, Lenovo and MacBook laptops, and Microsoft Surface Pro tablets.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create Private Study Spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Over 500 college students were surveyed about how they use library spaces. Almost 59% responded that the top reason for spending time in the library was for a &#8220;quiet study space.&#8221;<sup>4<\/sup> Libraries are leaning into this research with soundproofed rooms and unique quiet study spaces to help improve the overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/campus-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">campus experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Install Group Collaboration Spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Comfy desk chairs, giant video screens, electrical outlets, desks, and movable furniture are essential to ensure success with library group student spaces. Many universities also offer webcams, videoconferencing, and reservations for group study areas \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/7-eye-opening-tech-enabled-student-housing-amenities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dorm amenities<\/a> some institutions may not be able to provide.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Add Creative Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Citing the philosophy that college students need job-ready skills, Adobe recently donated $100K to the University of New Mexico to create the Adobe Creative Commons.<sup>5<\/sup> Adobe\u2019s Creative Campus initiative focuses on giving students access to graphic design, video creation, and podcast tools.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Offer Fast, Free Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With textbooks, assignments, and syllabi transforming into digital data and experiences, university students expect, if not demand, free, fast internet throughout the library and campus as part of their university\u2019s standard student services.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Employ Smart Lockers for On-Demand Check-Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Parcel Pending by Quadient created the Campus Hub\u2122 which acts as a central distribution system for the transfer of library books as well as other documents or library equipment rentals. Instead of students having to pick up a book only during library hours, the smart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/about-parcel-lockers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parcel lockers<\/a> are typically installed to be available 24\/7\/365. Students receive a notification via text or email to retrieve their goods by entering a six-digit PIN or scanning a barcode at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">electronic locker<\/a> kiosk. The system can also work as a returns mechanism.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Introduce Tutoring and Study Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Offering regular, organized tutoring and study sessions gives students a reliable resource when they\u2019re in need of extra help with their coursework. Sam Houston State University, for instance, has opened the First-Generation Center and Academic Success Center, which offer mentoring and tutoring resources.<sup>6,7<\/sup> \u201cThe goal is for the library to become a one-stop shop for academic services and support, so when students need certain things, they know where to go,\u201d says Lisa Shen, the campus director of library public services.<sup>8<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go Beyond the Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Look into lending e-books, movies, videos, and free streaming services to libraries such as Libby and Hoopla. These and other digital services help make multimedia learning more accessible for students.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Offer AI Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With Artificial Intelligence&#8217;s seismic change to the web and beyond, harnessing its power and understanding its limitations are critical for the next generation of learners. ChatGPT, Midjourney, Bard, and DALL-E all take time to learn better prompts and provide better results. Determine when and where your institution can implement generative AI technologies, and consider circulating AI guidelines and policies where applicable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Improve Accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>New thinking on accessibility in higher education now includes neurodiverse students and those with physical disabilities<b>. <\/b>Neurodiversity includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD (Attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder), and other mental illnesses. The latest research shows that ADHD affects 6.1 million children in the United States, and the diagnosis rate rose a whopping 42% between 2003 and 2011, with few children growing out of the condition before reaching college.<sup>9<\/sup> Modern libraries are accommodating the mobility of wheelchairs to move throughout the spaces and ramps in addition to elevators. Creating study and collaborative spaces with wide aisles and adjustable desks also work to support various students with disabilities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Campus libraries have already morphed into a laptop-first institution. The next step is offering students resources, spaces, and learning that prepare them for jobs or future study.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to learn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/markets\/university-parcel-lockers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">university smart lockers<\/a> can augment your institution\u2019s library services? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/request-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Please speak to one of our parcel management experts today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wong, Wylie. <i>University Libraries Evolve to Support Future Needs<\/i>. edtechmagazine.com. February 10, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/higher\/article\/2023\/02\/university-libraries-evolve-support-future-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/higher\/article\/2023\/02\/university-libraries-evolve-support-future-needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>D\u2019Agostino, Susan. <i>Librarians\u2019 \u2018New Normal\u2019 Includes Pain Points<\/i>. www.insidehighered.com. April 6, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2023\/04\/06\/librarians-new-normal-includes-pain-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2023\/04\/06\/librarians-new-normal-includes-pain-points<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Breakell, James. <i>Five Trends Shaping the Library Experience in 2023<\/i>. d-techinternational.com. January 19, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/d-techinternational.com\/2023\/01\/19\/five-trends-shaping-the-library-experience-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/d-techinternational.com\/2023\/01\/19\/five-trends-shaping-the-library-experience-in-2023\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scoulas, J., &amp; De Groote, S. (2022). Impact of Undergraduate Students\u2019 Library Use on Their Learning beyond GPA: Mixed-Methods Approach. <i>College &amp; Research Libraries, 83<\/i>(3), 452. doi:<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5860\/crl.83.3.452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5860\/crl.83.3.452<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Velasquez, Sara. <i>The collaborative team behind the Adobe Creative Commons<\/i>. news.unm.edu. February 1, 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.unm.edu\/news\/the-collaborative-team-behind-the-adobe-creative-commons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/news.unm.edu\/news\/the-collaborative-team-behind-the-adobe-creative-commons<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sam Houston State University. <i>First-Generation Center<\/i>. www.shsu.edu. August 17, 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shsu.edu\/dept\/firstgen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.shsu.edu\/dept\/firstgen\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sam Houston State University. <i>Academic Success Center<\/i>. www.shsu.edu. July 19, 2014. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shsu.edu\/centers\/academic-success-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.shsu.edu\/centers\/academic-success-center\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wong, Wylie. <i>University Libraries Evolve to Support Future Needs<\/i>. edtechmagazine.com. February 10, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/higher\/article\/2023\/02\/university-libraries-evolve-support-future-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/higher\/article\/2023\/02\/university-libraries-evolve-support-future-needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Winkler, Rolfe &amp; Nassauer, Sarah. <i>Walmart, CVS Pharmacies Have Blocked or Delayed Telehealth Adderall Prescriptions<\/i>. www.wsj.com. April 27, 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/walmart-cvs-pharmacies-have-blocked-or-delayed-telehealth-adderall-prescriptions-11651082131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/walmart-cvs-pharmacies-have-blocked-or-delayed-telehealth-adderall-prescriptions-11651082131<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a brave, new world when it comes to college library services. 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