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Health sciences library building projects, 1998 survey.

¹The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 78284, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

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This study details 28 health sciences library building projects, encompassing new constructions and renovations. It highlights diverse facility types and sizes, offering insights into modern health sciences library development.

Area of Science:

Health Sciences Librarianship
Library Architecture
Information Management

Background:

The evolution of health sciences libraries necessitates adaptable and modern infrastructure.
Building projects are crucial for supporting evolving information needs in healthcare and research.

Purpose of the Study:

To document and describe recent health sciences library building projects.
To provide a comprehensive overview of new construction, additions, and renovations in the field.

Main Methods:

Descriptive analysis of 28 health sciences library building projects.
Categorization of projects into new buildings, additions, and renovations.
Detailed case studies of 12 selected libraries.

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Main Results:

Projects included 12 new buildings and 16 additions/renovations.
Library sizes varied significantly, from 2,144 to 190,000 gross square feet.
Detailed descriptions covered hospital libraries, a multi-institutional information center, and academic health sciences libraries.

Conclusions:

A wide range of building strategies are employed to meet the needs of health sciences libraries.
These projects reflect significant investment in facilities to support medical education, research, and patient care.
The diversity in scale and type underscores the dynamic nature of health sciences library infrastructure.