Redefining the roles of university research librarians

Recent changes in university research have led to a redefinition of the role of library staff who support them. This article shows how some of the classic roles of librarians have adapted to the new context and how these have assumed roles far removed from traditional library practice. This changing environment has meant that university libraries have led projects related to information and knowledge in the field of research. It explains some specific cases of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. We conclude that we must continue rethinking the role of university research librarians and we enumerate the knowledge, skills and attitudes that need to be strengthened