Changing Perspective of Library Space Management for Networked

Changing Perspective of Library Space Management for Networked Society Dr. Ramesha Dr. A. Y. Asundi Professor, Former Professor and Head Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore-560056. Bangalore University E-mail: ashokasundi@rediffmail. com Bangalore – 560 056. E-mail: bbramesha@gmail. com

Introduction The critical issues discussed in library management are the physical space and its utilisation. As the Fifth Law of Library Science states, Library is a growing organism, and accordingly the growth is a constant phenomenon of the library. The paper emphasize some perspective views on space management is a changing environment in particular with the coming up of digital content and network access to this content. Highlighted how space to fit into the changing context of content

Changing faces of Content & Libraries • Pre-paper Library • Paper Library • Automated Library • Electronic Library • Digital Library • Mobile Lib

Emerging ICT Perspectives Information Acquisition / Identification Technologies Making identification simpler & natural Information Capture Technologies Scanners/Digital Cameras/Mobiles Information Storage Technologies No Space constraints… Information Display Technologies User centric … Information Retrieval Technologies Making distance and location irrelevant Technology of Technologies Technology will be invisible…

Impact of ICT on Libraries and change in the work culture Work 1. Communication 2. Inputting Text (Primary Format) 1. Multiplication 2. Storage 3. Information Retrieval Technological Impact Old New Personal Travel • Teleconferencing Postal Communication • Teletext, Email, • Satellite Transmission Oral Presentation Word Processing Writing and Typing Optical Scanning Printing Processes Book shelves, Pamphlet Cabinets, Microform Storage devices Computer Visuals Display Terminals Videodiscs, Cassettes Computerized printing Computer-based digital Browsing through the and Analog storage, Discs, surrogates in a catalogue, Tapes, Drum and Browsing through the shelves Online Terminals, Computerised databases

Old and New Concepts of Library, Space and Content Old Values, Concepts and Objectives of Library Collection Development Printed Materials / Resources Limited Varieties of Resources Storing Place More A Place for: Storing, Preservation and Archiving Study Refer Read & Write Main tool for Retrieval is Catalogue Learning Place is Reading Hall New Trends, Values, Concepts and Objectives of Library Access Management Digital Resources Numerous Varieties Resources Learning Space More A Place for: Study & Reflect, Think & Dream Getting Vision & Imagination Read & Become Samanahrudaya Creative Writing Platform for Exchanging Ideas Place for Expression & Exhibition Place for Read, Reflect, Discuss and Debate, Place of Vibrating Wisdom Retrieval By Search Engine Varieties of Learning Environments and Learning Commons A Store with Records of Thoughts and A Thought Promoting Environment Filled with Reference Place Accessibility of Thoughts

Scholary E-RESOURCES - Journals - Books Standards - Thesis & Diss. Preprints - Library catalogue Share wares - Blogs/Web LOG News papers - Dictionaries Magazines - Encyclopedias Databases - Directories Bibliographical Tools - Films Maps - Technical reports Audio/Video - Proceedings Websites of Org. , - Patents Inst, Com, Ass. etc. - Gambling E

Learning Commons v. Common area to support out-of-classroom learning v. Community of practice for v knowledge creation v Knowledge transfer v. Collaborative teaching & learning v through interaction v. Cultural emphasis v. Comfortable environment v. Conducive to learning

Library Space Management Archive Preservation, Curation Closed stack Library Limited access to selected users Open stack Library Reference, Library transactions Learning Commons Multi-functional – Wi-Fi – plug and play etc

Strategic study and Planning for Library space Library’s size, existing facilities, space characteristics, and problems facing Usage rate of existing collections and facilities Workflow of Library staff Comments and suggestions from users and staff

Some Basic Principles Create Focal Points and Variety of Spaces • Focal points ٭ Zoning ： • Inspiration zone • Interaction zone • Learning zone • Silent zone ٭ ٭ Silent zone Run Shaw Library City University of Hong Kong ٭ ٭ ٭ ٭ Silent zone 11

Some Basic Principles Library Space – Support New Learning Activities Workstation for individual study Workstation for small study groups Workstation for group study Group discussion rooms 12

Suggested Seating Spaces Leisure Corner v Comfortable furniture and setting v Seating by windows v Individual study carrels v Workstations with high-end software v Comfortable Sofas v Seating with planters v Extended desk width v. Sharing Sessions – User Orientation or IL programme v Internal and External Training Sessions

Informal Seating

Content discovery Service Proprietary These products rely on a massive centralized index populated by the universe of content products to which libraries subscribe, open access materials, and local resources such as those managed through its ILS. Major products include Pro. Quest Summon, Primo and Primo Central from Ex Libris, EBSCO Discovery Service, and OCLC’s World. Cat Local.

Web Discovery tools There are two distinct elements of the Web: the visible and the invisible or static and dynamic. Web Search Tools: Web Browsers Search Engines Meta Search Engines Directories – General and Discipline Subject Gateways Content Management System Bibliographic Management Tools

Conclusion: The core concept of Library has been “recorded knowledge” as long as the process of recording knowledge as a human vocation continues. The civilization in the past, presently and in future is inclined to find ways and means to store, process, organize and deliver the content, via communication networks. What technology has to offer for the future can hardly be predicted with the best of expertise in ICT developments. Wait and watch is the main hope of the human being.

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