Libraries with a Future: How Are Academic Library Usage and Green Demands Changing Building Designs?

Loder, Michael W.

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“…The arrangement that best suits the varied needs of the patrons is one possible approach to this question, but not the only approach. Libraries serve a variety of purposes as noted earlier, and core patrons' needs may compete with their institution's need to have an iconic structure on campus, for emeriti faculty to have a permanent office, or to be “the focus of a community's hopes and aspirations” (Loder, 2010). A genuinely patron‐centric library design will pay attention to actual patron behavior.…”

Section: Public Space and Library Usersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A locational analysis of academic library computer use

Weessies

2011

Reference Services Review

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to measure, characterize and correlate relationships between spaces within an academic library and the amount of use they receive from patrons.Design/methodology/approachLogin data gathered from computers were analyzed spatially using AutoCAD and ArcGIS to characterize the relative popularity of each computer. The login data were correlated to each computer's proximity to the entrance, a picture window, its printer, quantity of neighboring computers, and service points.FindingsDescriptive statistics reveal high usage of computers close to the entrance and close to service points. The strongest relationship of all was with a combination of attractors rather than any one attractor. Other measures were less closely correlated with usage, with proximity to window having little to no correlation. These hypotheses merit further study.Originality/valueUnderstanding the use of technology in library spaces is important to inform future facility planning to meet patron needs.

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Section: Public Space and Library Usersmentioning

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A locational analysis of academic library computer use

Weessies

2011

Reference Services Review

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“…With the exception of a few publications that focused on what libraries can do to outwardly engage their communities in sustainability-related topics, (most notably ALA President Sara Ann Long's Presidential Message "Libraries Can Help Build Sustainable Communities" that called for libraries to act as "catalysts" for sustainable development), for more than two decades , sustainability publications within the library field tended to be more focused on internal considerations (Applin, 2009;Ausilio, 2013;Loder, 2010). Common themes covered were green architecture (e.g.…”

Section: Sustainability In Academic Libraries: From Green Libraries Tmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Library as a Campus Sustainability Hub

Embree

Gilman

2020

IJoL

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As the topic of sustainability becomes more relevant to all types of libraries, two academic science librarians share a case study on identifying and filling gaps in sustainability-related engagement, education, and collaboration at a mid-sized R1 research university. Seeking to transform their academic library into a Campus Sustainability Hub, the two authors began working towards this ambitious goal by establishing strong partnerships with sustainability-minded organizations and individuals both on and off campus, as well as by prioritizing the creation of community-centered programming that would engage audiences in sustainability content, research, and activism. After more than a year of building collaborations and fostering community engagement, they were successful in accomplishing their goal of establishing their academic library as a Campus Sustainability Hub. This case study provides more details on how the librarians reached this goal, including why they initially decided to undertake such a large task, how they chose to define a “Sustainability Hub,” what benchmarks they needed to meet in order to obtain this status, how they reached these benchmarks, and how they plan on continuing to grow this initiative.

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“…In addition to providing an array of spaces, tools, and support for skills development and expression, library design needs to provide a sense of empowerment. Users should be able to customize their environment not just by having adjustable chairs or movable whiteboards but through local controls for heating and cooling, individual switches for room and task lights, and automatic sensors and timers where appropriate (Loder, 2010). These empowerments will also provide cost savings and be in line with growing institutional moves towards sustainability.…”

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Space development

Chan

Spodick

2014

New Library World

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Purpose: This case study describes the space transformation of the HKUST Library into a Learning Commons and how learning activities have been substantially multiplied by engaging academic and supporting units. This experience is used to posit a number of anticipated directions for Library space planning.Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper focuses on the design elements of the Learning Commons and how these elements have created an effective platform for a variety of learning activities. It outlines an assessment study on how students liked the transformed space and viewed its added values. Findings:In the digital era, academic libraries can be transformed for new, effective and collaborative use. By integrating technology and flexible design, the new space excites existing scholars and attracts a broad range of new users. Students, faculty, and administrators react positively to the new space as it offers effective learning ambience. By engaging and co--creating with university partners, the new space functions as an active facilitator of learning -a hub that supports interaction and an effective platform to support pedagogy towards team projects, multimedia work, and whole--person development. Future library spaces need to exhibit characteristics tailored to various user groups and their specific usage needs. Originality and value:The experience of HKUST library will have broader implications for other academic libraries embracing their mission--critical nature and assets. It shows that libraries can embrace challenges in the digital and virtual world by creative and innovative use of their physical space. Transformation of Library SpaceSpace is one of the most valuable assets a library possesses. Space is required to collect, archive, and access recorded information. Space is needed to study, to research, to engage in intellectual pursuits for the betterment of mankind. Changes from the printing press to virtual reality systems have reshaped the scale and scope of the library's role, along with the many changes in learning from shifts in instructional pedagogy to the availability of anytime, anywhere information access to the general populace.Rapid expansions of electronic information systems have taken the easy and immediate availability of vast quantities of information to dizzying heights, expanding library space into the virtual realm and leading many to envision a future where physical library space would be an archaic and outdated model.

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Libraries with a Future: How Are Academic Library Usage and Green Demands Changing Building Designs?

Cited by 17 publications

References 7 publications

A locational analysis of academic library computer use

A locational analysis of academic library computer use

The Library as a Campus Sustainability Hub

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