Mapping the library for increased user engagement

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to explore the process of mapping a library to increase user engagement. Design/methodology/approach – One such strategy that has found great success in recent years has been mapping libraries. Google Maps allows for mapping of public spaces, including libraries, in a way that can facilitate a connection between users’ attachment to mobile devices and their desire to access library materials. Findings – At Stetson University College of Law’s Dolly and Homer Hand Law Library, the maps have successfully tied student and faculty technology to the library’s print collection. Originality/value – While indoor mapping libraries with Google Maps is becoming more common, there is a need in the literature for more in-depth explanations of the process and outcomes.