Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Dela Torre, Aisa M. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Tracking changes : the learning spaces of selected academic libraries in Metro Manila |
| Date Issued | May 2015 |
| Abstract | This study was conducted to determine the extent to which Metro Manila academic libraries adhered to the philosophy and design of learning spaces. It is also an inventory of learning spaces of selected Metro Manila academic libraries in the past ten (10) years from 2005-2014. This research focused on the reasons and motivations behind the creation and the common characteristics shared by learning spaces among the academic library respondents. The implications to library use were also determined by the study. Twenty four (24) academic libraries of CHED accredited institutions in Metro Manila were surveyed. Their respective Library Directors and Chief Librarians served as the respondents. The study revealed that Metro Manila academic libraries are continuously changing and evolving in terms of physical spaces as affirmed by the number of created learning spaces through new constructions and renovations recorded during the inventory conducted by the researcher. These academic libraries have created Discussion Rooms, Reserved/Study Rooms, Computer Laboratories, Learning/Information Commons, Lounges and Lockers, and Reading Areas more than any other learning spaces from 2005-2014. Moreover, Metro Manila academic libraries considered "User Needs/Space Preferences", "Current trends in library space provisions", "Changes in library services", "To adhere to standard for libraries/Accreditation" and "Increase library user statistics" as major reasons and motivations in creating learning spaces. The reasons and motivations behind the creation of learning spaces are dependent on the type of learning spaces created. As regards common characteristics of learning spaces, they have identified the following: 1) use of wireless technology (WiFi) 2) an enclosed room 3) multipurpose 4) promotes collaboration, and 5) technology-enabled. Characteristics of learning spaces are also dependent on the type of space/s created. Furthermore, an increase in usage statistics was recorded by the respondents with the creation of learning spaces. This implication was consistently cited by surveyed libraries as their proofs of success and effectiveness. On the other hand, budget is considered the major challenge in creating learning spaces as cited by majority of the Metro Manila academic libraries. The study recommends that Metro Manila academic libraries should document changes made in terms of learning spaces for future use. They should also continue building creative and innovative spaces. Librarians should also continue updating themselves through library benchmarking activities locally and internationally and through continuing professional education to keep abreast of the latest in the profession while maintaining their knowledge and skills. The study also suggested the use of TEALS (Tools for the Evaluation of Academic Library Spaces) to evaluate library spaces and encourage future studies related to the subject of inquiry. |
| Degree Course | Master of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Academic libraries; Learning spaces ; Libraries design; Libraries space utilization |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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