Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

Re-imagining the library – a transformative opportunity

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

1990’s 2000’s Information

Commons Model New Learning

Spaces

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2007-2011 Crisis + Change New Library

building cancelled 30% reduction in

staff Sudden loss of

skills Budget cuts Intense competition

for funding More students

Digital transformation

Evolving scholarly practices

Always on - partial attention

New behaviours

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2011 Library Re-imagined Off site store - more

study spaces Silent study-group

study RFID lending/sorting Shelf-ready books Systems integration Digitisation unit Digital Library

Initiatives linked to University strategy

Focus on research + student engagement

Exhibitions and events Campus partnerships Technology-enhanced

learning Changed perspective

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2016 Library - transformed

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2016 Library -powering research

Sharpen focus on research +scholarship

Digital scholarship Data analysis +

visualisation Digital display to

showcase research Access to unique

collections

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2016 Library- engaged learning

Enrich the quality of learning- collaboration, silent study and creation spaces

Technology rich Consultation +

expertise Service programme Cultural experience

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2016 Library- building profile and community

Event spaces Exhibition spaces Learning café Interactive display

facilities - showcase research, heritage collections

Training spaces

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

2016 Library-Print Collections

Storage options Browsing -

engagement Demand driven Store within a store

Unique collections Core collections Active

management of general collections

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Gobnait O'Riordan, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

Thank You for your attention Contact : gobnait.oriordan@ul.ie

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