University Libraries and Space in the Digital World

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. The authors are international, senior university library managers and academics who provide a range of views and approaches and experience of individual projects and initiatives.

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.

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.