090107 section 4 case studies

SECTION 4 CASE STUDIES

KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NEW LIBRARY PROJECT

CASE STUDY

A.Cohen Associates Ltd

Tel: (914) 271-8170Fax: (914) 271-2434

E-mail: aca@acohen.comHomepage: http://www.acohen.com

159 Teatown RoadCroton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CAMPUS LIBRARY

CASE STUDY

Tel: (914) 271-8170Fax: (914) 271-2434

E-mail: aca@acohen.comHomepage: http://www.acohen.com

ENTRY LEVEL CONCEPT

Reference / Learning

Commons

Entrance

Reference Desk

Self Check-inCheck-out

Copier Room

StairElevator

Media Commons

Periodicals

Cafe

Computer ScientistsCollaborative

Learning Area

Reference LibrariansGeneral Seating

Media Commons

Media Collection

Seating Seating

Collection/SeatingMedia Collection

24 hr Seating

Collection

Scholars Workstations

Collaborative Seating

Stanford UniversityStanford University

SECOND LEVEL CONCEPT

General Collection

StairElevator

Media Resource Center

Scholars workstations –

Access Grid AreaLibrary

Operations

Receiving/Staff Area

Collection

Seating

Collaborative Learning Area

Multipurpose Distance Learning Rooms Administration

Copier Room

LOWER LEVEL CONCEPT

Deposit CollectionDocument Retention

(climate control, compact shelving)

StairElevator

Library Operations

Seating

Copier Room

1. Staff2. Collection Development3. Facilities4. Services5. Library Catalog and Modules6. Operations Budget7. Technical Services8. Workflow9. Administration10.Relationships11.The Library as a Contribution to Academics12.Planning a Digital Lab

KAUST ACADEMIC UNIVERISTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK

BibliographicSystem

Staff Collection Development Facilities Services

Relationships Technical Services

Operating Budget Workflow

Administrative Services

Library Contributions

to the UniversityDigitization Lab

A

B

C

University LibraryPriority List: Building Blocks

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY C.W. POST CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

REORGANIZATION

CASE STUDY

A.Cohen Associates Ltd

Tel: (914) 271-8170Fax: (914) 271-2434

E-mail: aca@acohen.comHomepage: http://www.acohen.com

159 Teatown RoadCroton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

LIU, First floor Plan before…

LIU, First floor Plan after…

Entrance Before

Entrance After

Information Commons Before

Information Commons After

New Trend in Academic Library Design: Collaborative Space

Collaborative Space

DUQANUE UNIVERSITY, MAIN CAMPUS LIBRARY REORGANIZATION

CASE STUDY

A.Cohen Associates Ltd

Tel: (914) 271-8170Fax: (914) 271-2434

E-mail: aca@acohen.comHomepage: http://www.acohen.com

159 Teatown RoadCroton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

CURRENT SITUATION

The current library is 30 years old. Student study space could be improved with

additional collaborative environments; Learning Commons

Over the last 10 years, Library collection expenditures has changed from 100% print to 80% electronic investments.

Service Desk Information Transactions increased 17% between 2003 and 2006.

The existing 4th and 5th floor of the Library Building provides the best option for limited / phased investment.

The library must have a roadmap for the future.

Library Design and Space Planning

Exploring ways in which Duquesne’s Gumberg Library is changing from printed materials to “a full range of scholarly activity.”

Students use the library for collaborative learning and research. The Gumberg library is:

• Centrally located• Largest seating for study on

campus• Open extra hours• Hub of the wheel

Group Study

When the library was built adding the 4th and 5th floor the main focus was to increase print holdings and improve materials management.

Print Materials Processing

Casual Users: Starbucks

Entrance of Library: Emphasize Identity

Side View of Library: Plaza Renovation Requirements

Findings: Visual Scan• During our work sessions, tour and visual scan of the

Gumberg Library facility, each area was rated for its strengths and weaknesses.

• Participants graded the existing library’s flexibility, access and seating capacity at a B- . – Entrance on the 4th floor – C– Open computers on the 4th floor – B– Student Seating on the 5th floor – C+– EZ borrower Office – D– Circulation Workroom - D

• This clearly demonstrated a need to redesign components within the library. – The entrance and service points on the 4th floor.

Student seating and staff offices on 5th floor.

Improve research seating and collaborative / group areas.

Improve and enhance electronic access capabilities.

Satisfy student demand for study space in the library.

Improve the relationship between the library and faculty/researcher.

Increase the usage and the return on investment of electronic/scholarly resources.

Increase the quality of education for accreditation: “In the Learning Commons,

students will find electronic and print information resources, along with reference librarians to provide research consultation and assistance.” M. Gorman, 2006 President of

ALA, Dean of Library Services California State Fresno.

Learning Commons

Outcomes• Make an Assessment of Gumberg Library.

– Provide options for future delivery of services for 4th and 5th floors• Discuss existing and future service delivery. • Dialogs about existing conditions, ideas for future library space. • Ready access to educational materials including graduate studies• Increased usage of library space

– Improve the educational center of Duquesne University• Improved study spaces in terms of seating, programming and interactive

collaborative spaces. – New Entrance

• Improved areas for popular materials• Increased access for students: Improve extended hours study.

– Learning Commons• Greater access to extra help• More efficient space for project research

• Integration of the digital medium with the printed book.• More display space for popular materials.• More efficient use of space for users, staff, and collections.• Provide options for phased approach with limited funding.• Incorporate green design elements

Findings: Student Perception

What do the Students Say?Do we need to improve the library?

“It is impossible to find a quiet comfortable space to study,” Pharmacy Student.

“There needs to be more computer and group study stations,” Humanities Student.

“When I am on campus I need a quiet and clean place study,” Graduate Student

Existing Library

LAS VEGAS CLARK COUNTY

EFFICIENCIES STUDY

CASE STUDY

A.Cohen Associates Ltd

Tel: (914) 271-8170Fax: (914) 271-2434

E-mail: aca@acohen.comHomepage: http://www.acohen.com

159 Teatown RoadCroton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

Efficiencies initiatives research.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD)

Overview of Circulation Efficiency Initiatives

• Self return of materials• Self Check-out of

materials• Service Desk

– Registration– Fines

• Reserves (self pick up)• Staff functions and

workflow

LVCCLDRainbow LibraryAddress: 3150 N. Buffalo Dr.Las Vegas, Nevada 89128

Remove Circulation Desk

In Stage 1, begin efficiencies improvement by removing Circulation Desk.

Stage 1

In Stage 2, relocate self check-in stations into the existing circulation workroom. Provide self check-outs in two locations: lobby and Adult area. Locate “just returned” in the high traffic area.

5 SELF CHECK - OUT

CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK

JUST RETURNED

SELF CHECK - IN AND SORTING

SELF SERVICE RESERVE

HOLDS

AREA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE RENOVATION

PROVIDE NEW VESTIBULE

SERVICE ENTRANCE

Area to be impacted

YPL SELF CHECK - OUT,NO MEDIA

CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK

LVCCLDRainbow LibraryAddress: 3150 N. Buffalo Dr.Las Vegas, Nevada 89128

Remove Circulation Desk, area to be impacted

HOMEWORK CENTER

SORT

SELF CHECK-OUT

SELF CHECK-OUT

SELF CHECK-IN

SECURITY GATES

CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK

HOMEWORK CENTER

CLOSE THIS ENTRANCE

SELF SERVICE RESERVE HOLDS

Area to be impacted

Remove Circulation Desk, area to be impacted

SELFCHECK-IN

1 SELF CHECK-OUT

3 SELF CHECK-OUT

1 SELF CHECK-OUT

CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK

SELF SERVICE RESERVE HOLDS

Area to be impacted

COMPASS POINT

Administration/Organization

Board Rooms

Technical & Production

Services

Content Processing

AdministrationMaterials Storage

Courier/ Mail

Content Awareness/ Infoarchitecture

Virtual Library

Information Technology

Collection Development

Business Office

Public Services Admin./ Development/ PR

Human Resources

Centralized Materials

Processing Center

General Services

Gallery Services

LVCCLD SERVICE CENTERRELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

CHILDREN STAFF

STORYHOUR

TOILET

TOILET

MEETING ROOMMEETING

ROOM LOBBYCAFE

YOUNGADULT

CHILDREN SERVICES

STAFF

CIRCULATION

REFERENCEOFFICE

INFO COMMONS

REFERENCECOLLECTION

SEATING

READING ROOM

NON-FICTION

SEATING

READING ROOM

FICTION

POPULAR LIBRARY

SCHEME 2FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT

SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY ME

LANE PUBLIC LIBRARY OHIO

Third Floor Furniture Plan

FDA BIO-SCIENCES LIBRARY,WHITE OAK, MD

C

Exercise #4

Discuss & consider the advantages and

disadvantages of different library spaces

Exercise #5

Share own ideas on how to move your plan

forward.

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