Factors Influencing Academic Library Design in Universities

Abstract

This study is aimed at investigating the factors influencing academic library design for sustainable educational growth and development, the study uses a questionnaire survey to document the responses of postgraduate students of Gombe State University on factors responsible for academic library design, the study uses descriptive and exploratory research design using quantitative approach. 150 questionnaires were distributed to postgraduate students in GSU, and 130 were screened and used for the analysis. Results revealed that user needs and preferences are the 1st factor in academic library design with a weighted mean and standard deviation of 4.3457 (0.7312), and technology integration is ranked 2nd with 4.1607 (0.59625). innovative design features ranked 3rd with a mean of 4.0357 (0.87312). Factors with low influence according to the results are energy efficiency, followed by collaboration and interaction, and finally space utilization. The study recommends that it is important for institutions to involve students, faculty, and other stakeholders in the design phase through methods such as surveys, focus groups, and gathering user feedback.