... of future directions for researchers to better assess space and communicate the value of physical space in libraries. Research methodologies GIS Library buildings Space studies Spatial literacy Spatial theory Within geographical studies, spatial literacy is the standard mode of thinking...

... Academic libraries Library buildings Virtual reference Data mining Library facilities Noise complaints Modern academic libraries seek to balance students’ competing needs for individualized quiet study areas and collaborative learning spaces by creating a variety of study environments within...

... are developed. Jim Hahn can be contacted at: jimhahn@illinois.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Undergraduates Mobile communication systems Library buildings Libraries Information exchange Information research This report synthesizes a design framework for library staff...

... to the university. A planning committee consisting of the campus architect, the university librarian, and a faculty member from the School of Architecture and Design started planning the interior of the library building in April 2002, and worked closely with librarians during the design process. A number...

... the creation of an innovative Learning Commons by a leading academic research library. Mary Ellen Spencer can be contacted at: mespencer@vcu.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Academic libraries Reference services Learning Library buildings Communication technologies...

.... Academic libraries Library buildings Information facilities To prepare for this remodeling, librarians devoted as much time as possible during the 2003‐2004 academic year to weeding the collection to minimize the shifting that would have to be done over the summer. Library/IT staff...