Overview: This course will focus on the trends that are changing the academic library. From evolving students and libraries’ needs to designing spaces that promote student engagement and experience. Learn how to create spaces in libraries that will fulfill the expectations of today and will be agile enough for those changing needs of the future.
Presenter: Brooke Julien, Allsteel
IDCEC and AIA Course Numbers: 108952
Subject Code Primary: 4. Furniture Design & Materials
Subject Code Secondary: 2. Interior Design
Designation: Design Specialties
Category: Educational
Learning Objectives:
Review the changes and challenges underway impacting academic libraries
Explore student and librarian changing experiences
Review student and librarian unique needs and how to bridge the gap
Share design trends for creating library spaces that support student engagement and improve user experience