TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to find a method to analyse the impact of learning space on learning behaviour and, in particular, learning support, using the context of a university library.Design/methodology/approach– A method was created based partially on pre‐/post‐occupancy evaluation methods used in other institutions, and partially on methods utilised by the library on other occasions, gathering qualitative and quantitative data from staff observations, desk enquiries and student use. The method was tested at the University of Huddersfield Library and Computing Centre following extensive refurbishment.Findings– The method overall was deemed successful, but was problematic due to lack of student engagement.Research limitations/implications– Research was conducted at one university only, so can be considered either a starting point for further research, or as a toolkit for other universities to utilize.Practical implications– Ensuring full understanding and engagement of students via academics would increase potential of the method for understanding learning behaviours and utilisation of the library.Originality/value– The paper assesses what impact library usage and potentially newly observed learning behaviours made on library staff.
VL  - 39
IS  - 3
SN  - 0090-7324
DO  - 10.1108/00907321111161430
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111161430
AU  - Ramsden Bryony
ED  - Margy MacMillan
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Evaluating the impact of learning space
T2  - Reference Services Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 451
EP  - 464
Y2  - 2024/04/20
ER  -