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Tiêu đề
Library spaces redefined: A case study at a liberal arts college
Tác giả
Barbosa-Jerez M.; Gonnerman K.; Gottfried B.; Paul J.
Năm xuất bản
2016
Source title
Advances in Library Administration and Organization
Số trích dẫn
0
DOI
10.1108/S0732-067120160000036007
Liên kết
Tóm tắt
Purpose-The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate how a liberal arts college library has reimagined its spaces in response to the changes in higher education, particularly integration of educational technology into research, teaching, and learning; changes in students' information-seeking behaviors; and an increasingly important role of local special collections as a means to preserve and reinforce unique institutional identity. Methodology/approach-This case study is built on the first-hand experience, as all contributors directly participated in each phase of the process, from formulating ideas to completion of the current stage. Findings-Meaningful and high-impact space adjustments do not necessarily entail extensive budgetary investments. They do entail, however, developing comprehensive goals and directions and a level of collaboration among library departments and relevant academic units in order to deliver cohesive services, programming, and a creative, nimble response to the constantly changing needs of the patron. Practical implications-We believe that these high-impact, costconscious improvements provide a useful model for other small academic libraries preparing to reconfigure or renovate their spaces. We offer a model for creating a dynamic, service-centered space on a limited budget. Originality/value-The overwhelming majority of the literature related to library spaces focuses on large universities, and the treatment of space topics in small undergraduate colleges, and liberal arts colleges in particular, is strikingly negligent. This case study of a small liberal arts college will help fill the void by adding to the rare voices commenting on library spaces in liberal arts colleges. © 2017 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited All rights of reproduction in any form reserved.
Từ khóa
Educational technology; Liberal arts; Reimagining spaces; Reinforcing institutional identity; Students
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
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Scopus