Re: space reallocation Wendy Helmstetter 03 Nov 2008 21:26 UTC
Do you have documentation from the students who find themselves on a waiting list? Can the student association help you document the obvious need to maintain the space for student use? -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Williams, Mary Welch Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 4:11 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] space reallocation We would like to repurpose space for student use and had already begun plans to do so. In fact, our multimedia study rooms are constantly in use and there's always a waiting list for carrels. The student association recently purchased additional carrels that were installed over the summer (and they're REALLY nice!). Administration wants the space for IT people or the Nursing program. IT already has a floor of the building, as does the Nursing department, whose instruction is almost wholly online. (Do you detect bitterness?) Mary -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Wendy Helmstetter Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 2:53 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] space reallocation By other programs, do you mean other *library* programs? There are a number of movements now toward reconfiguring space to address varying needs at different time such as: student collaboration space for team project work; quiet zone work areas for those wanting a quite place to work; spaces where flexible-use furniture is available and can be moved around easily; informal instruction areas where furniture and accessories can be moved around easily and can be configured for informal library instruction sessions (furniture on casters, moveable whiteboards, etc.). Wendy Helmstetter Director, Resources and Services Evans Library Florida Institute of Technology -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Williams, Mary Welch Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 2:17 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [SERIALST] space reallocation Our administration has asked us to develop a plan to abandon a floor of the library for other programs or to develop a rationale for not doing so. Can anyone point me to research in that area or supply some personal experience with dealing with such a request? Many thanks, Mary Mary Williams (mwill108@utmem.edu) Assistant Professor/Serials Librarian University of Tennessee Health Science Center Library and Biocommunications Center 877 Madison Avenue, Room 250 Memphis, TN 38163 Phone: (901) 448-5154 FAX: (901) 448-5402