Behind every thriving academic program is a library that invests with purpose. The most effective collections aren’t simply extensive—they are intentional, chosen for how well they advance teaching, research, and student success. Each decision a librarian makes, from renewing a journal to piloting new formats, has a ripple effect that extends far beyond the current semester.
In the JoVE webinar How Strategic Library Investments Drive Long-Term Savings, librarians from across the world led different sessions and discussed how thoughtful, data-driven choices can transform library collections into lasting institutional assets.
Five themes stood out from their conversations, each offering a perspective on how libraries create sustained value through thoughtful investments.