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Prof. Dr. Rudolf Mumenthaler is the Director of the University Library Zurich and serves as a Lecturer in Library Science at the University of Applied Sciences Grisons (Chur). He holds a Dr. phil. in History from the University of Zurich (1983–1995). His career includes roles as Director of the Central and University Library Lucerne (2017–2020) and Professor of Information Science at Chur University of Applied Sciences (2012–2017). Formerly, he was Head of Department at ETH Library (1997–2012).
His research focuses on library management, organizational development, open access initiatives, and the future of academic libraries. Key interests include institutional transformation, digital libraries, and the evolving role of public libraries in smart cities and civic spheres. He has published extensively on topics such as change management in libraries, educational program design, and innovation strategies in Swiss libraries.
Rudolf’s work emphasizes practical applications of library science, including digital literacy guides and infrastructure modernization. He actively contributes to professional organizations like Bibliosuisse and has led projects like DiBiSuisse to assess digital library needs. His articles analyze trends in library spaces, technology adoption, and educational policy.
He oversees the University Library Zurich’s strategic initiatives, including open science initiatives and organizational restructuring. His leadership has driven projects such as the reorganization of the ETH Library and the design of innovative library spaces balancing historical preservation with modern functionality.
