Libraries 4.0 and bookless libraries. IATUL-2017 Conference in South Tyrol

Abstract

The author analyzes and reviews in brief the latest annual conference of the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) (June 18-22, 2017, Bolzano, Italy), held on the premises of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Main trends in academic and research libraries within the conference subject scope are discussed, e. g. raw data management, including open data technology; digital transformation; impact on university research activities; libraries and learning; active support of digital literacy education, transforming and adapting library technologies to advanced technological requirements; transformation of library physical space to provide convenient and attractive space for students, for teaching and learning and independent work and testing. The author emphasizes that several newest library buildings are designed for bookless technology.