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The innovative collaboration work in the Helsinki University Library: the case of Terkko Health Hub
Terkko Health Hub is a startup community, a co-working area and an event space focused on health and life sciences. The Meilahti Campus Library of Helsinki University Library also operate in the Hub. A library is an important meeting place and learning environment. In the library, you will meet people and the feeling of belonging to a university community is amplified. The co-operation with Terkko Health Hub started when the library removed part of the printed collection and freed space was available for alternative use. We were satisfied and excited on the campus about the new collaboration
Long-term value of an in-depth survey regarding study environments
This article highlights the opportunities that arise when conducting an in-depth survey regarding library study environments as well as conclusions and guidance for changes that a comprehensive user survey can contribute with over a longer period. The value of student co-operation is emphasized and the defining and evaluation of zone division is described
Transformed library spaces lead to transformed library services: a case study of the RCSI library
A new health sciences library integrated into a state of the art academic and clinical education building provided opportunities for transforming library services delivery, positioning space as a service, deeper integration of library expertise within the University community and the curriculum, and for enhancing the student experience
Surrounded by science: The Researchers\u27 Gallery at Malmö University Library
The Researchers\u27 Gallery at Malmö University Library shows current research in exhibitions, co-created by librarians and researchers. The library invites all visitors to take part in and learn more about the research process and outcome. In an academic yet informal setting, the library offers a credible space for research communication. The Researchers\u27 Gallery is a space for students, researchers and the society to meet, and encourage cross-border knowledge creation. The Researchers’ Gallery has become a platform for continuing collaboration between researchers and between researchers and librarians. Exhibited research now has a natural and an integrated place in the learning environment of the library and at the university
The library as a physical learning environment at the Karolinska Institutet University Library
This article describes the development of the learning environment in the library at Karolinska Institute. It all began with a university-wide project, but when taking into consideration what makes a library special, the librarians had to find their own application of the pedagogical thoughts behind the project. The students\u27 needs are changing depending on situations and times, so the library environment needs to be flexible and regularly updated accordingly