A report from CORE creative ideas in technical services Interest group for 2026

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Recent developments in library technical services are characterized by advancements in integrated library systems, next-generation catalogs, and electronic resources management. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Amy Dittman; Elizabeth Szkirpan

doi:10.1080/07317131.2026.2719142

September 3, 2026Technical Services Quarterly

A report from CORE creative ideas in technical services Interest group for 2026

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Examine ongoing trends, innovations, and operational shifts within library technical services, focusing on modern cataloging systems and digital asset stewardship.
Synthesized discussions and professional updates from the CORE Creative Ideas in Technical Services Interest Group.
Evaluated operational workflows across integrated library platforms, next-generation discovery catalogs, and electronic resource portfolios.
Identified critical modernization shifts toward next-generation catalogs designed to enhance user discovery and resource accessibility.
Outlined updated administrative practices necessary to manage the lifecycle and licensing complexities of expanding electronic resource collections.

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Professional report reviews emerging workflows in library technical services, highlighting adaptations in integrated library systems and electronic resources management.

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This column explores developments in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of technical services, including integrated library systems, next-generation catalogs, and electronic resources management. ...

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