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| 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 reco |
| Degree Course | Master of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Academic libraries; Libraries design; Libraries space utilization; Learning spaces |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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