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Dawn Littleton1, Melissa Rethlefsen
1Plummer Library, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Littleton.dawn@mayo.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|December 2, 2008
Summary
Academic librarians face challenges justifying physical library space amid digital resources and competing institutional needs. This article explores "Library as Place" concepts and surveys web resources for health sciences libraries.
Area of Science:
- Library and Information Science
- Academic Libraries
- Health Sciences Libraries
Background:
- Libraries face increasing pressure to justify physical space due to digital resources and competing institutional priorities.
- The concept of
- Library as Place
- is crucial for addressing practical and philosophical questions regarding library function and space utilization.
- This challenge is particularly relevant for academic and health sciences libraries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey web-based resources that address the justification of physical library space.
- To explore the concept of
- Library as Place
- in the context of modern academic and health sciences libraries.
- To provide guidance for librarians and space planners navigating these challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of web-based resources.
- Analysis of resources focusing on library space justification and the
- Library as Place
- concept.
- Targeted search for resources relevant to health sciences libraries.
Main Results:
- Identified key web resources addressing the evolving role of physical library spaces.
- Highlighted strategies and arguments for justifying library space in academic settings.
- Found resources that specifically cater to the unique needs of health sciences libraries.
Conclusions:
- The
- Library as Place
- concept offers a framework for understanding and advocating for physical library spaces.
- Effective justification requires demonstrating the unique value and services provided by the library beyond digital access.
- Continued exploration of web resources is essential for librarians to adapt to changing institutional landscapes.
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