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Antell, Karen and Strothmann, Molly
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LIBRARY space utilization , *COLLECTION management (Libraries) , *LIBRARY science , *LIBRARY public services , *MANAGEMENT of interlibrary loans , *DECISION making in library science , *INFORMATION services - Abstract
The authors discuss the most effective use of library space, particularly debating the allocation of space to either user services or books, as well as presents an introduction to the column. They address the shift in library services away from book collections and towards technology and user reference services. Other topics explored include sentimentality towards books, dependence on interlibrary loans, and library patron convenience.
- Published
- 2012
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