Privileged spaces : academic libraries in university estates strategy / edited by Regina Everitt and Neil Everitt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Everitt, Regina, editor.

Everitt, Neil, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Academic libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 193 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2025.

Summary:

<i>Privileged Spaces</i> draws on the knowledge and experience of library leaders, estates directors, space managers and researchers to examine how the demands on library space change due to evolving university estates strategy. It highlights the impact this can have on space retention, service delivery and user satisfaction, demonstrating the importance of library, estates and facilities leaders working in partnership to deliver spaces in alignment with university planning.<br><br>As universities continually change their strategy and teaching spaces to meet market demands, library spaces are increasingly in scope for estates development plans in the same way as any university building. Drawing on years of professional experience, the authors provide guidance on fostering an effective working relationship with a range of university departments, making the case for investment in libraries, engaging stakeholders to support library development, and influencing university estates strategy. This book features case studies to illustrate the successes and challenges of delivering small to large library space projects. This is an ideal reference for library directors, staff, and planning professionals who want to ensure their library space meets the needs of its users and the wider university.

Contents:

Endorsements

Title page

Contents

Figures and Tables

Notes on Contributors

Introduction: A Meeting of the Founders of Library Science and Facilities Management

The growing organism

Some definitions

Managing the growing organism

About the book

Acknowledgement and thanks

References

Part 1 Foundations

1 Estates and Facilities with Libraries: Working Together to Deliver University Strategy

Introduction

Facilities management

Capital development: library engagement with university estates and facilities teams

Changes to FM services in response to changing library use

Conclusion

2 Academic Libraries and Estates Strategy: A Library Leadership Perspective

Survey

Whose space is it anyway and what are the drivers for decisions on spaces?

Survey analysis

'Bargaining chips' for library-estates negotiations

Library, IT and estates relationships

Future trends in academic library builds from a leadership perspective

3 The University Library as Estates Asset: Tools for Negotiating Space in an Evolving Strategy

In use or a waste of space?

User experience research

National satisfaction surveys

When spaces collide: a case study

4 A Practical Guide to Writing a Successful Business Case to Influence University Estates Strategy

The need for a business case

How to get started

Begin with why

How to build support

Understand your audience and their motivations

Gathering your evidence

Start writing

It's been agreed, what happens next?

Why do business cases fail to get agreed?

5 'Selling' the University: The Role of the Academic Library

Recruitment and retention.

Collections, partnerships and philanthropy

Havens in the storm

Not just part of the scenery

Addendum: Institution sites reviewed

6 The Library Through a Workplace Lens: A Conversation with Neil Everitt

Part 2 Landings

7 Repurposing Library Study Space to Create a Family Study Room: A Case Study at University of Bradford

Reviewing the inclusivity of library study spaces for our users

The start of the journey

Student consultation and sector research

Advocacy to change the University Children on Campus Policy

Practical considerations in setting up a family-friendly study space

A new policy for children on the University campus

8 Politics, Persuasion and Persistence: The Learning Commons Project at the University of Galway

The University of Galway

Chronology of key library building developments

Developments in the construction environment

User needs and expectations

An evolving building concept and specification

Advocacy, politics and pressure points

9 The University of Northampton Waterside Campus

Why we moved

The vision for Waterside

A pedagogic shift too

How did we engage with stakeholders?

Estates strategy/vision

How did the Learning Hub and the library within work in practice?

10 Social and Informal Learning Spaces and Inclusion

Literature review

Research method

Findings

Discussion

Conclusion: The Privilege of Working in Partnership

Lessons learned

Future discussions

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Aug 2025).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781783306480

1783306483

9781783306497

1783306491

OCLC:

1481582147