Training and communications skills take on
a larger role as systems librarians are asked to provide training for staff to help them
adapt to the change, and assist staff to better understand technological possibilities
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including changes to workflows and functionality offered by the next-generation ILS.
Since the next-generation ILS utilizes a discovery layer interface, systems librarians
should expect to take care of the discovery interface’s maintenance, configuration, and
customization.