Libraries Working Group

A collaborative research initiative exploring the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of aging populations through a multidisciplinary approach.

Background and Purpose

The IARU Librarians’ Group serves as a dynamic and collaborative network for the librarians of the 11 IARU member universities. The group aims to address the contemporary challenges and emerging trends that significantly influence libraries at research-intensive universities and the evolving field of academic librarianship. Through open dialogue and the exchange of best practices, members seek to enhance the effectiveness and impact of library services to the academic community, promote innovation in information management, and ultimately support the academic missions of its member institutions. The group’s initiatives – ranging from strategic partnerships to professional development – aim to enhance resources, expand access to information, and meet the evolving needs of scholars and researchers in a rapidly changing global landscape.

IARU Libraries Research Passport

The International Association of Research Universities Librarians’ Contact Group have developed a Research Passport website to provide a portal for visiting students, academics and scholars to access the variety of online resources available by all member libraries.

 

The IARU Libraries have extraordinarily rich collections and provide a wide range of services that assist students and academics to access research resources and develop capabilities to be exceptional scholars. If you are planning to visit an IARU institution, you will find this guide provides an informative and welcoming introduction to the libraries in the university that you will be visiting. It is now easier to find information about library collections, research resources, open access materials and study assistance when visiting any IARU member library. Users can browse all collections and services available or explore by individual member library. A digital guide for each member library is also available for download.

Contact

Roxanne Missingham
Librarians / ANU
Ujala Satgoor

Executive Director, Libraries / UCT

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Member composition

Current delegates include:

  • Tom Foley – Assoc. Director, Libraries (ANU)
  • Rafael Ball – Director ETH Library and Collections (ETH Zurich)
  • Natalie Pang – University Librarian (NUS)
  • Suzanne Wones – University Librarian (UC Berkeley)
  • Dr Jessica Gardner – University Librarian (Cambridge)
  • Ujala Satgoor – Executive Director, Libraries (UCT)
  • Kira Stine Hansen – Deputy Director General and University Librarian (UCPH)
  • Richard Ovenden – Bodley Librarian, University of Oxford (Oxford)

  • Barbara Rockenbach – University Librarian (Yale)

The Staff Exchange Programme:

The group facilitates an exchange programme for library staff between member universities.

All member libraries involved.

See the IARU Libraries Research Passport

The IARU Research Passport

The group has created a research passport for visiting students and academics to access library resources and services at the IARU university being visited.

Green Libraries Project

The group published a report on member libraries’ efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. 

The Digital Transformation Working Group (initiated in 2024 and convened by NUS)

The group was created to examining the implementation of digital transformation and its positive impact on the university.

The Scholarly Communications and Collection Development Working Group (initiated in 2025 and to be convened by UCT Libraries)

The group was formed to explore the impact of scholarly communications on collection developmen.

IARU and its various initiatives and groups have several meetings and events throughout the year.

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Project 2

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