Dr. RameshaProfessor,

Dept. of Library and Information Science,

Bangalore UniversityBangalore – 560 056. E-mail:

bbramesha@gmail.com

Dr. A.Y. AsundiFormer Professor and Head

Dept. of Library and Information Science,

Bangalore University, Bangalore-560056.

E-mail: ashokasundi@rediffmail.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 PerspectivesInformation 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 Technological ImpactOld New

1. Communication2. Inputting Text(Primary Format)1. Multiplication2. Storage 3. Information Retrieval

Personal TravelPostal Communication

Oral PresentationWriting and Typing

Printing Processes

Book shelves, PamphletCabinets, Microform Storage devices

Browsing through the surrogates in a catalogue, andthrough the shelves

•Teleconferencing•Teletext, Email, •Satellite Transmission

Word ProcessingOptical Scanning

Computer VisualsDisplay TerminalsVideodiscs, CassettesComputerized printing

Computer-based digital and Analog storage, Discs, Tapes, Drum

Browsing through Online Terminals, Computerised databases

Old and New Concepts of Library, Space and ContentOld Values, Concepts and Objectives  of Library

New Trends, Values, Concepts and Objectives of Library

Collection Development Access ManagementPrinted Materials / Resources Digital ResourcesLimited Varieties of Resources Numerous Varieties ResourcesStoring Place More Learning Space MoreA Place for:Storing, Preservation and ArchivingStudyReferRead & Write

A Place for:Study & Reflect, Think  & DreamGetting Vision & ImaginationRead & Become SamanahrudayaCreative WritingPlatform for Exchanging IdeasPlace for Expression & ExhibitionPlace for Read, Reflect, Discuss and Debate, Place of Vibrating Wisdom 

Main tool for Retrieval is Catalogue Retrieval By Search Engine

Learning Place is Reading Hall Varieties of Learning Environments and Learning Commons

A Store with Records of Thoughts and Reference Place

A Thought Promoting Environment Filled with Accessibility of Thoughts

- 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

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Learning Commons Common area to support out-of-classroom

learningCommunity of practice for

knowledge creation Knowledge transfer

Collaborative teaching & learning through interaction

Cultural emphasisComfortable environmentConducive to learning

Library Space Management Archive

Preservation, Curation

Closed stack LibraryLimited access to selected users

Open stack LibraryReference, Library transactions

Learning CommonsMulti-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 staffComments and suggestions from users and staff

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• Inspiration zone

• Interaction zone

• Learning zone

• Silent zone

Silent zone

Silent zone

Zoning ：

• Focal points

Silent zone

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Create Focal Points and Variety of Spaces

Run Run Shaw LibraryCity University of Hong Kong

Some Basic Principles

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Workstation for individual study

Workstation for small study groups

Workstation for group study

Library Space – Support New Learning Activities

Group discussion rooms

Some Basic Principles

Suggested Seating Spaces Comfortable furniture and settingSeating by windows Individual study carrels Workstations with high-end software Comfortable Sofas Seating with planters Extended desk widthSharing Sessions – User Orientation or IL

programme Internal and External Training Sessions

Leisure Corner

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 ProQuest Summon, Primo and Primo Central from Ex Libris, EBSCO Discovery Service, and OCLC’s WorldCat 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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