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Purpose
This article seeks to describe physical changes occurring in libraries, changes that accentuate public spaces, technology, and comfort while minimizing the prominence of stacks.
Design/methodology/approach
The article uses features from the 2011 ALCTS Midwinter Symposium to argue in favor of user‐centered changes to academic libraries.
Findings
The article suggests the decreased emphasis and number of physical books in libraries should not be seen as a death knell to libraries or librarians.
Originality/value
The article offers encouragement to librarians who are concerned about the future role of the library.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2011
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