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Beyond library spaces: the first decade of the National Library of Technology (NTK) in the new building
Chodounská, Alena ; Firsova, Naděžda ; Martinová, Olga
During the last decade, National Library of Technology (NTK) has become an integral part of the Prague Dejvice campus. The library building, which had almost one million visits in 2019, is very popular, especially among university students, both domestic and international. The library’s inspiring study spaces and facilities, together with its position in the very heart of campus, are a great advantage for fulfilling our mission of supporting students, professors and researchers. However, in order to become a real hub of STEM information and their efficient transfer to the education and research processes, besides the great building and high-quality information sources, a crucial role belongs to user services and the people who provide them. This presentation focuses on the methods used in observing the information needs and habits of NTK’s patrons and students on campus as well as on evaluation of our users’ experiences. These findings are instrumental for continuous and agile space design adaptations and the improvement of service that support academic and professional growth, inquisitiveness, and the competitiveness of our patrons.
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UKRR – a collaborative collection management strategy
Appleyard, Andrew
The British Library is one of the greatest research libraries in the world. It holds in excess of 150 million items, from original print newspapers to manuscripts, books, journals sound recordings and unique personal archives. The collection is both historic and contemporary bringing together the nation’s memory for the purpose of cultural appreciation and research. In terms of meeting its defined purposes1, the British Library (BL) must transform to meet the current and future needs of research demands because the way in which society seeks knowledge has changed. The traditional library is one of card catalogues and reference numbers that navigate the researcher in an analogue world to the knowledge they seek. Nowadays researchers expect the data and content in their hands anywhere, in dynamic and social spaces, rejecting the past norms of formal research establishments. As the BL adjusts to accommodate this need it must still maintain access to its print collections and of course preserve them for future generations. The UK Research Reserve (UKRR) project set the ambitious target of saving 100km of shelf space within University Libraries by de-duplicating low use print journals on the premise that a master, accessible copy is held by the BL. This collaboration between the BL, UK Higher Education and (formerly) the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has subsequently delivered 128km of library shelf space amounting to £29m in capital savings, and over £18m in recurring estate management costs. This paper describes the evolution of the new access and preservation approach building on the UKRR project outcomes. It will explain how print preservation and access can fit harmoniously alongside a digital strategy reflecting the need for a wider access model that democratises access to content whilst ensuring preservation for future generations. It will also contextualise the approach as part of the national Library’s mandate and why the combination has proven to be a recipe of success.
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Slides: idr-1381_3_presentation - PDF
Video: idr-1381_2_video -  MP4
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Unrealized library buildings - influence of the situation on operation and services
Grillová, Jana ; Drobíková, Barbora (advisor) ; Stöcklová, Anna (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with unrealised projects of new buildings or refurbishments of libraries in the Czech Republic. It is notionally split into two parts. The theoretical part contains the reasons, why to build library buildings today and actual requierements on these specific kind of buildings. The most important czech and foreign documents on this topic are presented. One specific part is dealing with funding of library high-priced projects and also examples of successfull projects. The main focus of work is a summary of six public libraries focussed on their poor space conditions. After this, gathered data are equated with each other, with recommended values in Standard of Public Information Library Services and with comparable data of libraries placed in new or reconstructed buildings. In conclusion, the author questions subjectively the future of these six libraries. Part of the thesis is also extensive supplement with photos and graphic visualizations of unrealised projects.
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Construction and reconstruction of university library buildings in the Czech Republic over the period 2000-2010
Grillová, Jana ; Buřilová, Marcela (advisor) ; Kurka, Ladislav (referee)
The thesis deals with structures of university libraries in the Czech Republic. It is notionally split into two parts. The theoretical part contains the views of Faulkner- Brown (architect), Mr. McDonald (Director of Library of the University of East London), PhDr. Ladislav Kurka and Ing. Martin Svoboda on the appearance and properties of the ideal model of university library in terms of architecture and social factors. The practical part at first contains general information about university libraries and their position relative to the legislation in the CR. The main focus of work is a summary of newly constructed or reconstructed buildings of academic libraries in the Czech Republic in the years 2000-2010. Each library is described on the basis of found information or personal visits of the author. The following assessment describes how the above-described libraries are functional and aesthetically well made. There are scetched basic problems with which the buildings face now or may face in the future and how it can be solved. In conclusion, the author questions subjectively the situation of university libraries in the Czech Republic and their near future.
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New Library Buildings in Europe: Documentation 2012
Svobodová, Mahulena ; Niederer, Ulrich ; Svoboda, Martin
This book brings together information about the latest, mostly academic library building projects from across Europe. New attractive buildings and huge renovation projects are presented in this tenth volume of the series established by Professor Elmar Mittler (former Director of the State and University Library Göttingen), who was the first chairman of the LIBER Architecture Group. The publication of this book coincides with the 16th LIBER Architecture Group Seminar, which takes place in Prague in April 2012. In addition to hearing about the latest developments in planning and design and offering visits to new library buildings, the Seminar provides an opportunity to debate ideas and meet colleagues from institutions across Europe. We believe that the projects in this book could help you in pursuing your own project.
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