Embracing the Moment - Reconceptualizing the Campus Library

Abstract

The article suggests that library leaders should view space as a valuable resource for their libraries and use it to create opportunities. With older library buildings often facing deficiencies and maintenance issues, it is important for leaders to think strategically about how to repurpose and utilize the space in a way that aligns with the institution's priorities. This may involve developing new partnerships and reframing the conversation around library services as a vital component of the institution's mission. It's also highlighted that library leaders should be proactive in leading the "reconceptualizing" of what the library is, based on the campus's specific needs and positioning the library's spaces as a proactive contributor to the institution's priorities.