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Repurposing Law School & Library Space : Renovating in a Finite World. Tom French Syracuse University. 1993-94 – 2003-04. 82 libraries increased space Median increase 32.5% 46 libraries stayed the same size 49 libraries lost space Median decrease 6.6%. Kauffman - 2005.
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Repurposing Law School & Library Space : Renovating in a Finite World Tom French Syracuse University
1993-94 – 2003-04 • 82 libraries increased space • Median increase 32.5% • 46 libraries stayed the same size • 49 libraries lost space • Median decrease 6.6%
Kauffman - 2005 • 16 of 23 libraries repurposed computer labs or are planning to do so
Changes : Increased technological sophistication Expanding amount of electronic material Stack space will decrease People space will increase
Making libraries relevant by accommodating the needs of the NET generation • Multimedia Environments • Multitasking • Working in Groups