Title: Leveraging Research to Guide Fundamental Changes in Learning: A Case Study at Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University
Keywords: library, academic library, learning environments, classroom Project focus: assessment methodologies, techniques, or practices; spaces; user behaviors and needs; assessment concepts and/or management; concepts/theory Results made or will make case for: more funding, improvements in services, improvements in spaces, changes in library policy, proof of library impact and value, decisions about library staffing, how money or resources may be directed Data needed: Readily available data is built into our database—i.e., hours of operation, undergrad and graduate student populations, volumes in the collection, etc. Site visits to academic libraries document more tailored quantitative data on seat counts, seat types, allied programs, etc. Methodology: qualitative, quantitative Project duration: over 5 years Tool(s) utilized: In-person site visits documenting library programs, seat types, seat quantities, etc. It is a relatively low-tech process requiring man-hours more than anything else. Cost estimate: $100–$500 Type of institution: college—private, college—public, university—private, university—public; varies Institution enrollment: < 5,000; As noted, our database captures over seventy-five institutions, so enrollment varies. In terms of the specific case study of Norwich University, it is 2,200. Highest level of education: varies; as noted, our database captures over seventy-five institutions, so highest level of education provided varies. In terms of the specific case study of Norwich University, it is a master’s/professional degree.
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Abstract: Despite the arrival of the digital age, explosion of online resources, and proliferation of personal devices, the library remains a vital component of the campus experience. Invested with new and changing blends of program offerings, the library is evolving alongside teaching and learning styles and student expectations. The academic library is poised at the threshold of an uncertain future—book box, archive, student hub, campus nexus, quiet study, active collaboration, classroom, or all of the above—where does the library go from here? Leveraging our database of over seventy-five academic libraries, we guide institutions by marrying trends with their unique cultures.