Academic libraries are changing due to technology and shifting pedagogy needs of the University c... more Academic libraries are changing due to technology and shifting pedagogy needs of the University community (Raju 2016). Literature indicates that academic libraries need to adapt to meet the changing needs and activities of their users; moving away from the warehouse of books syndrome. Academic libraries therefore, should provide flexible and interactive spaces (Sullivan 2010). Assigned library spaces should be adaptable to meet user needs by providing comfortable moveable furnishings and include the latest technology infrastructure resources to develop and encourage collaborative learning initiatives. The mission of UCT Libraries is to provide the best academic information services in support of the University of Cape Town’s institutional goals and strategies. The Libraries’ purpose and objectives are to align with these strategic areas. To fulfil three of these objectives, UCT Libraries established a partnership in 2016 with the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design Thinking at the U...
Academic libraries are changing due to technology and shifting pedagogy needs of the University c... more Academic libraries are changing due to technology and shifting pedagogy needs of the University community (Raju 2016). Literature indicates that academic libraries need to adapt to meet the changing needs and activities of their users; moving away from the warehouse of books syndrome. Academic libraries therefore, should provide flexible and interactive spaces (Sullivan 2010). Assigned library spaces should be adaptable to meet user needs by providing comfortable moveable furnishings and include the latest technology infrastructure resources to develop and encourage collaborative learning initiatives. The mission of UCT Libraries is to provide the best academic information services in support of the University of Cape Town’s institutional goals and strategies. The Libraries’ purpose and objectives are to align with these strategic areas. To fulfil three of these objectives, UCT Libraries established a partnership in 2016 with the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design Thinking at the U...
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