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 yabooklady |
library as a place
Mar 19 2008, 2:53 PM EDT question 1 what does library as a place really mean? virtual vs bricks and mortars providing social space, group meeting space, collaboration space how do you balance between the needs of staff and the needs of patrons teaching space, computer labs, in some cases this means removing smaller collections to make room for meeting or programming space if that is what patrons want and need library should be a community space, community center open to all ages, so that everyone can get the library experience. people use the library for many reasons, not just to get the books they want, but for social contact, cultural enrichment, etc., 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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yabooklady |
RE: library as a place
Mar 19 2008, 3:03 PM EDT lively discussion about noise and library culture. talked about zones that were mentioned on yalsa-bk, quiet study zones, social zones where talking and visiting is OK, caution zones where only very quiet whispering is aloud. fund raising at the Mabee library @Washburn-- setting up an indoor golf course with holes and at each hole will be a learning station so that as they are having fun in the library, students will also be learning about library features and how to use the library. basically the overall theme is that the idea of the library as it used to be is no longer true so we have to be adaptable and branch out and do different things. interesting that even as library users are using more online features for research and to check out materials, we are still looking for more reasons to bring them into the library for the library experience. Do you find this valuable? |
 jillsodt |
RE: library as a place
Mar 20 2008, 6:17 PM EDT What about library as a virtual space as well? We have to consider that students are all over these days with more distance programs and online classes being offered. It is still important to provide a library presence for these students. Of course, what might be needed may be very different. What are people doing in this regard? Do you find this valuable? |
 bibliocath |
RE: library as a virtual space/place
Apr 3 2008, 3:30 PM EDT There is an article related to this topic by Pomeranz & Marchionini. Pomerantz, J. & Marchionini, G. (2007). The digital library as place. Journal of Documentation, 63(4), 506-533. Retrieved Dec. 08, 2007 from Emerald. Catherine C.C. Do you find this valuable? |