Space and Collections Earning their Keep : : Transformation, Technologies, Retooling / / ed. by Joseph Hafner, Diane Koen.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus DeG Package 2016 Part 1
• MitwirkendeR: Bateman, Shirley,; Farrell, Maggie,; Ferrer, Lluís Anglada i de,; Hafner, Joseph,; Kelly, Paula,; Koen, Diane,; Leclaire, Céline,; Linares, Santi Balagué i,; Lærkes, Jakob Guillois,; McCombs, Gillian M.,; McDonald, Vicki,; Moran, Anita Picozzi,; Olson, Eva,; Qobose, Edwin N.,; Ruffcorn, Evett,; Schmidt, Janine,; Somby, Marit Andersen,; Zhang, Shali,
• HerausgeberIn: Hafner, Joseph,; Koen, Diane,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter Saur, , [2016]; ©2016
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Series: IFLA Publications , 175
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (VII, 209 p.)

Traditionally, libraries have served as storage spaces offering access to diverse physical collections. Today, following numerous social and technological changes, libraries are retooling their services, rethinking storage and reimagining their spaces. The transformation in information technology has had an enormous impact on users’ research behaviour, which in turn demands new discovery environments. A conference of the IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment and the Acquisition and Collection Development Sections spotlighted libraries from around the world who are providing quality, adaptable and innovative library spaces and services meeting the changing needs of their users, their collections, their staff and their communities.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- About IFLA -- Introduction -- Part 1: Journey to Success -- 1. A Three-card Trick -- 2. The Perfect Storm -- 3. Adapting Library Spaces to Enable Collection Engagement by Diverse Audiences -- 4 The Library as a Meeting Place in the City Centre -- 5. Transforming Old Spaces into New Functions -- 6. Building Public Libraries for Tomorrow -- Part 2: Innovation and Flexibility -- 7. The Cultural Anchor -- 8. The Die is not yet Cast -- 9. Managing Collections and Welcoming Patrons -- Part 3: Adaptation of Space -- 10. Renovated Library Space at the University of Botswana -- 11. From Room for Books to Room for Users -- 12. Re-tooling Library Spaces for Learning -- Part 4: Best Practices for Legacy Collections Storage Initiatives -- 13. Panel Discussion on Collaborative Storage -- Contributors