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Library Space Planning for 'Born Digital' Libraries: A Space of One's Own

This article by Nadine Dexter explores the unique features and functions of academic health sciences libraries that are predominantly "born digital". It discusses the smaller footprint, flexible open spaces, ample Wi-Fi spots, and 24/7 access offered by these libraries. The article also explores the mix of funding sources, political climate, program issues, and institutional priorities that shape these libraries. It emphasizes the need for a flexible space that can accommodate both print and digital collections, as well as provide amenities such as public access computers, printing and charging stations, and small group study spaces to accommodate active learning styles and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is part of a new series on "Born Digital" libraries.

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Library Space Planning for 'Born Digital' Libraries: A Space of One's Own

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  1. A Space of One’s Own: Library Space Planning in ‘Born Digital’ Libraries By Nadine Dexter MLS, D-AHIP. Director Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library University of Central Florida College of Medicine

  2. What is Unique in ’Born Digital’ academic health sciences libraries? • Smaller footprint • Almost print-free • Flexible open space • Plenty of Wi-Fi spots • 24/7 access

  3. Unique Features • What are the library functions relative to other campus libraries? • What is the mix of funding sources, political climate, and program issues? • What are institutional priorities?

  4. Collections • What percentage of the collection will be in print vs digital? • Space should be flexible so that stacks can be moved and the space repurposed.

  5. Information commons • Public access computers printing and charging stations. • Combination of Wi-Fi and hard wired infrastructure offers the most flexibility to accommodate future changes

  6. Small group study space • Accommodates active learning styles and interdisciplinary collaboration

  7. New Series on “Born Digital”

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