Methods for studying the use of public spaces in libraries

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Content type
Digital Document
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
University Library
Resource Type
Resource Type
Text
Genre
Genre
article
Peer Review Status
Peer Review Status
Peer Reviewed
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2011
Date Captured
2014-03-05 16:31:29
Publisher
Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
Persons and Affiliations
Persons
Author (aut): May, Francine
Abstract/Description
Abstract
Abstract
This review examines selected methods for studying the use of public spaces in libraries, including mental mapping, observation, questionnaires and interviews. Although use of space research often features more than one method of inquiry, observation (in its various forms) is a key method. Information gathered from use of space research can be used for a variety of purposes from feeding into design and renovation projects to contributing to library promotion and funding initiatives. Full text available from: https://doi.org/10.1353/ils.2011.0027
Language
Language
English
Department
Department
Library
Publication Title
Publication Title
Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
Publication Number
Publication Number
Volume 35, Issue 4
Digital Origin
Digital Origin
born digital
Related Item
Related Item
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host
Relationship Type
host
Title
Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
DOI
DOI
10.1353/ils.2011.0027
ISSN
ISSN
1920-7239
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This record contains multiple versions of the article:
– Author’s Accepted Manuscript (AM), shared under [licence].
– Version of Record (VoR), © Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science.
Final published version: https://doi.org/10.1353/ils.2011.0027
Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Methodology
Library use studies
Space utilization
Library users
Libraries
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May, Francine. “Methods for studying the use of public spaces in libraries”. Article. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science. University Library. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1353/ils.2011.0027.

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