By René Steffensen


In February, CBS Library completed a strategy development project, the purpose of which is to ensure that we continue to be able to support CBS’s overall priorities and cross-cutting strategic initiatives.


As a result, the library will be even more dedicated to developing services within four of CBS’s strategic focal points:

  • Artificial Intelligence: Together with suppliers, we will use AI to enhance platforms, personalize learning, and streamline administrative processes. We will emphasize fundamental academic skills such as reading, writing, and source criticism to ensure that the use of AI does not undermine these skills.
  • Societal Impact: We aim to support positive change in the world by maintaining and developing our work in research communication and knowledge sharing. We will adopt a more dynamic role to become a network organization focused on active partnerships and interaction.
  • Lifelong Learning: By adapting learning platforms, resources, and courses, we will support our users throughout their lifelong professional and personal development. At the same time, we will work to ensure that potential users develop a stronger and more lasting connection to CBS.
  • Green Transition: We will contribute to CO2-reducing initiatives by setting requirements for suppliers and disclosing the climate footprint of our activities. We will draw inspiration from relevant sustainability programs for libraries and fully utilize these.

 

You can read more about this and more in our new 2025 strategy. In the very near future, we will start making plans and rolling out projects.

As an example of AI initiatives, a number of new research support tools are either already operational or in the pipeline, including ALMA Research Assistant, Overleaf, Keenious, and Scite.ai. We will make sure to keep you updated on these and other tools in our newsletter.

 

Read the CBS Library Strategy Paper 2025