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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Knowledge Management
    • Organizational Change

    Background:

    • The transition from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy is influencing service delivery models.
    • Libraries are re-evaluating their operational focus and professional roles in response to societal shifts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and analyze key trends shaping the evolution of library services and professional identity.
    • To examine the impact of concepts like knowledge utilization and information brokering on librarianship.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of major trends in library management and service realignment.
    • Literature review and conceptual analysis of emerging roles and functions.

    Main Results:

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    • Libraries are shifting management practices and operational goals towards client-oriented outreach.
    • Educational functions are increasingly recognized as a primary professional role for librarians.
    • Concepts of knowledge utilization and information brokering are redefining the librarian's role.

    Conclusions:

    • Libraries are undergoing significant transformation to meet the demands of the communication and knowledge economy.
    • The evolving role of librarians emphasizes client engagement, outreach, and educational functions.
    • Information brokering and knowledge utilization are central to the future definition of library services.