Jens Mittelbach, Elmar Mittler, Ann Matheson: What is the role of libraries when digital texts are everywhere, AI-generated content is multiplying, and the ways we create, access and trust knowledge are changing? 📣 Call for Papers: The Role of Libraries in Swiftly Changing Times The open-access journal BIBLIOTHEK – Forschung und Praxis invites contributions for its July 2027 issue exploring the questions and dilemmas facing national, university, public and special libraries—and possible responses. How is digital transformation reshaping libraries’ purpose? What does the shift from original sources to digital versions mean for their work? And what should libraries contribute to society in the years ahead? We welcome critical reflections, fresh perspectives and proposals for action at local, regional and national levels. Contributions from librarians, writers, psychologists, philosophers and politicians are all encouraged. 🗓 Full-text deadline: 15 January 2027 📖 Publication: July 2027 🌐 Languages: English or German ✍️ Length: 10,000–30,000 characters 🔎 Double-blind peer review Submit through the online submission system or email a manuscript to the editors. Please consult the Author Guidelines. Contact: Jens Mittelbach (mittelbach@europa-uni.de), Elmar Mittler (emittle@gwdg.de) or Ann Matheson (a.matheson@tinyworld.co.uk). Please share this call with colleagues whose perspectives could help shape the conversation.

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