Gulcin Cribb is a renowned Turkish Librarian with a long international experience.  Recently retired, she served for years in Libraries in Australia and in Singapore and she is currently holding the Chair in IFLA, Academic and Research Libraries Section.  Our conversation focused on Academic and Research Libraries, their impact on the Academic community, the necessary transformation due to technological emerging needs and the recent pandemic mandates, the importance of the library physical and digital spaces in connection with the library users, the essential role of collaboration and outreach and the IFLA “Academic & Research Libraries” section’s mission and activities.  Don’t miss the piece of advice to young Librarians, at the end of the podcast!

Additional sources:

IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section

https://www.ifla.org/academic-and-research-libraries

IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section Blog

https://blogs.ifla.org/arl/