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Academic Libraries Transform into Essential Research Powerhouses

2/26/2026

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Academic libraries are evolving into vital research partners, expanding resources beyond traditional books.
Jane Harvell of the University of Sussex says libraries are dynamic centers with technology and expert librarians.
Colleen Pawliuk, a research librarian at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, organizes citation databases and literature searches.
Studies show librarian-involved systematic reviews score higher in quality assessments and help researchers like Robin Elahi, marine ecologist, track climate change effects.

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Story summary

Academic libraries are evolving into vital research partners, expanding resources beyond traditional books.
Jane Harvell of the University of Sussex says libraries are dynamic centers with technology and expert librarians.
Colleen Pawliuk, a research librarian at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, organizes citation databases and literature searches.
Studies show librarian-involved systematic reviews score higher in quality assessments and help researchers like Robin Elahi, marine ecologist, track climate change effects.