Designing Libraries for the 21st Century by H. Thomas Hickers... - 9780838939222

Designing Libraries for the 21st CenturyAuthor(s): H. Thomas Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, Leonora Crema\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Association of College & Research Libraries, United States\nImprint: Association of College & Research Libraries\nISBN-13: 9780838939222, 978-0838939222\nSynopsis\nThe 21st century has seen a transformational shift in the design of college and research libraries, one focused more on user experience and engagement than on collections. Dramatic changes in library design have been driven by changes in the core functions of universities and colleges: the reliance on digital tools and content, integration of technologies into pedagogy and research, and emphasis on the active and social aspects of learning, inclusion, and community engagement. Planning for these vibrant spaces needs to incorporate new program and staffing strategies, robust technical infrastructure, human-centered design, and flexibility to enable ongoing change.\n\nDesigning Libr.