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Academic Library Requirements

Interactive Planning Checklist of Selected Requirements for an Academic Library

Academic Library Requirements

189 Selected Spatial, Functional & Technical Specifications

Consultant: Dr. John Neelankavil, CMI | NAAC Criterion IV Compliant
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Seating Capacity of the Library
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Storing Capacity of the Library
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Furniture Requirements/ Style
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Charging Ports at all Reading Seats
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Wi-Fi Connectivity in all the Areas
6
Transparency in all the Areas
7
Maximum Privacy for Researchers at Required Area
8
Variety of Learning Space with Different Energies
9
Environment for Enlightenments
10
Research Ecology
11
Comfort
12
Connectivity
13
Attractive/Inviting Space
14
Conducive Atmosphere
15
Green
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Efficient

Paradigm Shift

i
From Collections to Connections
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From Materials to Persons
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From Storage to Ambiance
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From Sit & Read to Research Environment
v
From Information Gathering to Information Assimilation/Processing
vi
From Leisure Reading to Reflective Reading
vii
From Unappealing Space to Inviting/Attractive Space
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From Browsing Culture to Knowledge Production

Areas of Cross-Check

  • i.
    Co-relation between Staffing and Space Management
  • ii.
    Space Appropriation
    (The co-relation between the function/service of the Library and the allocated amount of space)
  • iii.
    Space Integration
    (The co-relation between the Library system and its appropriate positioning)

Future Proof

Futuristic View of Planned Library

A future-proof planning framework guarantees that spaces, networks, power hubs, and learning commons remain adaptable to changing educational pedagogies and digital paradigms over coming decades.