The Hernquist Library – changing bookshelves, changing roles

Abstract

Through the use of maps, pictures and text the following aspects about the Hernquist Library and its products and services will be highlighted: • The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) • The history of veterinary education in Sweden • Activities at the Skara Campus o Including Research conducted and Study programmes • The history of the Library: From Hernquist's collection of books, through the Skara Veterinary Library, to the Hernquist Library. • Stakeholders today o including researchers, Ph.D. students, undergraduate students - continuous education, including international education projects • Nationwide loan requests • Changing requirements • From loans to "capturing, harnessing and disseminating" information and knowledge. • Some examples of information services provided will be shown • including domestic animals and wildlife topics • Resources available will be listed: o SLU library resources. o The national research information portal. • Through this poster an Invitation to visit Skara, SLU and the Hernquist Library will be issued