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Book Synopsis
Explores trends and identifies promising strategies for new or renovated library space. The book features an impressive array of authors who provide guidance, principles, and a wealth of creative ideas for spaces, technology, programs, and partnerships.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Tom Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, and Leonora Crema
  • Section I. 21st-Century Academic Libraries in an Evolving Environment
  • Chapter 1. Permeable Thinking and Design: Libraries and the Changing Knowledge Ecosystem
  • Tom Hickerson
  • Chapter 2. Library as Platform: The Transformed Library’s Impact on Teaching, Learning, and Research
  • Gregory K. Raschke
  • Chapter 3. Library as Laboratory: Transforming Scholarly Services and Spaces
  • Harriette Hemmasi
  • Chapter 4. 21st-Century Libraries for Students: Learning and Belonging
  • Joan K. Lippincott
  • Section II. Aligning with the Institutional Vision
  • Chapter 5. “A Positive Disruption within the Urban Fabric”: The Charles Library and Institutional Mission at Temple University
  • Joseph P. Lucia
  • Chapter 6. The University of Arizona Student Success District: Vital Signs of Library Alignment with the Institutional Vision at Scale
  • Shan C. Sutton
  • Chapter 7. Vision, Advocacy, Narrative, Outreach: Strategic Communication for New Library Buildings
  • John E. Ulmschneider
  • Section III. Working with Architects, Designers, and Planners
  • Chapter 8. Translations: Optimizing Collaborations between Librarians and Their Designers
  • Andrew Frontini
  • Chapter 9. It’s a Team Effort: Roles and Responsibilities of Project Team Members
  • Stephen Dantzer
  • Chapter 10. The Role of the Librarian on the Project Team
  • Patrick Deaton
  • Chapter 11. The Designer’s Lens: How Architects See Space
  • Janette Blackburn and Carole Wedge
  • Section IV. Key Issues in Planning
  • Chapter 12. From Collections to Connections: Rethinking the Print Presence and Use of Space on Campus
  • Leonora Crema
  • Chapter 13. Technology and Interactive Experiences
  • Kristin Antelman and David Woodbury
  • Chapter 14. Service Innovation from Outside In and Inside Out
  • Ameet Doshi and Elliot Felix
  • Chapter 15. Design Inclusive Spaces with Accessibility and Universal Design
  • Carli Spina
  • Section V. Collaborations and Convergence
  • Chapter 16. Cocreating the Commons: Campus Partnerships at the Heart of Two Library Space Design Projects at the University of Miami
  • Kelly E. Miller, Roxane Pickens, and Kineret Ben-Knaan
  • Chapter 17. A Renovation Solidifies a Partnership: The Odegaard Writing and Research Center
  • John Danneker
  • Chapter 18. The Convergence of Knowledge and Culture: Collaborations Creating a New Footprint for the Future
  • Tom Hickerson
  • Section VI. Leadership, Organizational Change, and New Staff Roles
  • Chapter 19. Effecting Transformational Change Leads to Transformational Spaces
  • Mary Ann Mavrinac
  • Chapter 20. It’s Not a Space, It’s a Philosophy: Designing a High-Purpose Culture within Your Learning Environment
  • Brian Mathews
  • Chapter 21. Reimagining the Library Workforce
  • Catherine Murray-Rust
  • Section VII. Programming for Research, Learning, and Community
  • Chapter 22. Foregrounding Users in Humanities-centric Labs
  • Catherine DeRose and Peter Leonard
  • Chapter 23. On the Edge: Balancing Space and Services in a Digital Scholarship Program
  • Liz Milewicz, Joel Herndon, and Brittany Wofford
  • Chapter 24. Reimagining Special Collections
  • Mimi Calter
  • Chapter 25. Supporting the Research Experience: Creating a Hub for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • John Brosz
  • Chapter 26. An Academic “Ecotone”: The Wilmeth Active Learning Center, Purdue University
  • James L. Mullins
  • Chapter 27. Serving the Broad Needs of Community through a Patron-Centered, Partnership-Focused, Inclusive Approach
  • Sarah Meilleur<
  • Chapter 28. A 21st-Century Program for the Library: Serving the Broad Needs of the Community
  • Sohair F. Wastawy
  • Section VIII. Looking Ahead
  • Tom Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, and Leonora Crema
  • Appendix A. Interview with Tom Hickerson
  • Joan K. Lippincott
  • Appendix B. Saluting Joan K. Lippincott
  • Tom Hickerson
  • Appendix C. Remembering Susan K. Nutter
  • Gregory K. Raschke
  • About the Editors and Contributors

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: 12/31/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838939222, 978-0838939222
      ISBN10: 0838939228

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores trends and identifies promising strategies for new or renovated library space. The book features an impressive array of authors who provide guidance, principles, and a wealth of creative ideas for spaces, technology, programs, and partnerships.

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • Tom Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, and Leonora Crema
      • Section I. 21st-Century Academic Libraries in an Evolving Environment
      • Chapter 1. Permeable Thinking and Design: Libraries and the Changing Knowledge Ecosystem
      • Tom Hickerson
      • Chapter 2. Library as Platform: The Transformed Library’s Impact on Teaching, Learning, and Research
      • Gregory K. Raschke
      • Chapter 3. Library as Laboratory: Transforming Scholarly Services and Spaces
      • Harriette Hemmasi
      • Chapter 4. 21st-Century Libraries for Students: Learning and Belonging
      • Joan K. Lippincott
      • Section II. Aligning with the Institutional Vision
      • Chapter 5. “A Positive Disruption within the Urban Fabric”: The Charles Library and Institutional Mission at Temple University
      • Joseph P. Lucia
      • Chapter 6. The University of Arizona Student Success District: Vital Signs of Library Alignment with the Institutional Vision at Scale
      • Shan C. Sutton
      • Chapter 7. Vision, Advocacy, Narrative, Outreach: Strategic Communication for New Library Buildings
      • John E. Ulmschneider
      • Section III. Working with Architects, Designers, and Planners
      • Chapter 8. Translations: Optimizing Collaborations between Librarians and Their Designers
      • Andrew Frontini
      • Chapter 9. It’s a Team Effort: Roles and Responsibilities of Project Team Members
      • Stephen Dantzer
      • Chapter 10. The Role of the Librarian on the Project Team
      • Patrick Deaton
      • Chapter 11. The Designer’s Lens: How Architects See Space
      • Janette Blackburn and Carole Wedge
      • Section IV. Key Issues in Planning
      • Chapter 12. From Collections to Connections: Rethinking the Print Presence and Use of Space on Campus
      • Leonora Crema
      • Chapter 13. Technology and Interactive Experiences
      • Kristin Antelman and David Woodbury
      • Chapter 14. Service Innovation from Outside In and Inside Out
      • Ameet Doshi and Elliot Felix
      • Chapter 15. Design Inclusive Spaces with Accessibility and Universal Design
      • Carli Spina
      • Section V. Collaborations and Convergence
      • Chapter 16. Cocreating the Commons: Campus Partnerships at the Heart of Two Library Space Design Projects at the University of Miami
      • Kelly E. Miller, Roxane Pickens, and Kineret Ben-Knaan
      • Chapter 17. A Renovation Solidifies a Partnership: The Odegaard Writing and Research Center
      • John Danneker
      • Chapter 18. The Convergence of Knowledge and Culture: Collaborations Creating a New Footprint for the Future
      • Tom Hickerson
      • Section VI. Leadership, Organizational Change, and New Staff Roles
      • Chapter 19. Effecting Transformational Change Leads to Transformational Spaces
      • Mary Ann Mavrinac
      • Chapter 20. It’s Not a Space, It’s a Philosophy: Designing a High-Purpose Culture within Your Learning Environment
      • Brian Mathews
      • Chapter 21. Reimagining the Library Workforce
      • Catherine Murray-Rust
      • Section VII. Programming for Research, Learning, and Community
      • Chapter 22. Foregrounding Users in Humanities-centric Labs
      • Catherine DeRose and Peter Leonard
      • Chapter 23. On the Edge: Balancing Space and Services in a Digital Scholarship Program
      • Liz Milewicz, Joel Herndon, and Brittany Wofford
      • Chapter 24. Reimagining Special Collections
      • Mimi Calter
      • Chapter 25. Supporting the Research Experience: Creating a Hub for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
      • John Brosz
      • Chapter 26. An Academic “Ecotone”: The Wilmeth Active Learning Center, Purdue University
      • James L. Mullins
      • Chapter 27. Serving the Broad Needs of Community through a Patron-Centered, Partnership-Focused, Inclusive Approach
      • Sarah Meilleur<
      • Chapter 28. A 21st-Century Program for the Library: Serving the Broad Needs of the Community
      • Sohair F. Wastawy
      • Section VIII. Looking Ahead
      • Tom Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, and Leonora Crema
      • Appendix A. Interview with Tom Hickerson
      • Joan K. Lippincott
      • Appendix B. Saluting Joan K. Lippincott
      • Tom Hickerson
      • Appendix C. Remembering Susan K. Nutter
      • Gregory K. Raschke
      • About the Editors and Contributors

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