Graham Walton

University Libraries and Space in the Digital World (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Matthews, Graham

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This timely book addresses physical space in university libraries in the digital age. It considers the history of the use of space, integrates case studies from around the world with theoretical perspectives, explores recent developments including new build and refurbishment. With users at the forefront, chapters cover different aspects of learning and research support provision, shared services, and evaluation of space initiatives. Library staff requirements and green issues are outlined. The book also looks to the future, identifying the key strategic issues and trends that will influence and shape future library spaces.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317004295
• Artikelnr.: 44815691

Autorenporträt

Graham Matthews is Professor of Information Management, Department of Information Science at Loughborough University, UK. He has authored and edited numerous publications, including 'Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries and Museums', Ashgate, 2009. Dr Graham Walton is Head of Planning and Resources, University Library and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Information Science, Loughborough University, UK. He is editor of the New Review of Academic Librarianship.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface; Space in the university library - an introduction
Sarah Childs
Graham Matthews and Graham Walton; Space in the university library: an historical perspective
John Feather; The multifaceted place: current approaches to university library space
Olaf Eigenbrodt; Library space and technology
Robert P. Holley; Library space and print
Louise Jones; From stronghold to threshold: new library and new opportunities
Chris Banks; A great opportunity: redeveloping library space
Sheila Cannell; Sharing space in university libraries
Leo Appleton; University library staff accommodation: why space matters for the forgotten army
Jon Purcell; Re-imagining space for learning in the university library
Peter Jamieson; University libraries - research space
Terry B. Hill and Mohan Ramaswamy; Evaluation of space and use: Introduction Graham Matthews
A case study from Finland
Anne Lehto
Eija Poteri and Mirja Iivonen; Sustainability in the library - 'green' issues
Graham Matthews; Space
use and university libraries - the future?
Sarah Childs
Graham Matthews and Graham Walton; Index.