Patterns of change in the research and learning landscape cover not only the institutions engaged in research and learning, but also encompass research and learning practices of individuals. Learning is a process that can take place in designated primary, secondary and tertiary institutions of learning, and it is also a self-directed, personal process, as well as a workplace activity. All these kinds of research and learning activities impact libraries and allied organizations. The aim of this section is to identify the most important trends of the changing research and learning landscape as they may impact these organizations.

Major trends

• Reduced funding
• Proliferation of e-learning
• Lifelong learning in the community
• The changing pattern of research and learning in higher education
• Institutional repositories, scholarly communication and open access
• New flows of scholarly materials

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