Libraries have been signature places on campus for decades. However, the actual uses of those spaces have shifted. As information has migrated from bulky paper journals that occupy shelves to databases that can be readily and remotely accessed, the purpose of library spaces has changed in recent years, leading to a wave of renovation plans and new building projects.
At the core of this transformation is a question:
How should colleges build and renovate libraries to accommodate new technology, incorporate campus centers and programs, and still serve their traditional functions? The Library of the Future explores the transformation libraries and librarians have undergone in recent years, the ways they’ve adapted to campus changes, and the larger lessons they've learned about how colleges and universities are reshaping to fit current needs.
