Development of creative spaces in academic libraries : a decision maker's guide / Katy Kavanagh Webb.

Includes index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed February 28, 2018).

I. Creative space in the academic library. The case for creative space in academic libraries -- Defining library space and service models for library creative spaces -- Digital media labs -- Digital humanities labs -- Data visualization labs -- Knowledge markets -- Makerspaces -- II. Developing a creative space. Developing a creative space in a library -- Conducting a needs assessment and answering important questions -- Getting feedback -- Building relationships with campus and outside partners -- Managing a building project -- Gathering statistics, conducting assessment, and telling your story -- III. Case studies. Cases studies in the literature -- Digital media centers -- Data visualization labs -- Digital humanities lab -- Knowledge market -- Makerspace.

Annotation Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: A Decision Maker's Guide includes innovative ways libraries are engaging students, including the practice of setting aside high-tech spaces for creativity. Five models of library creative spaces are explored in this book, including digital media labs, digital humanities labs, makerspaces, data visualization labs and knowledge markets. The book explores creative spaces currently offered in libraries, with a focus on academic libraries. It gives real-world advice for the process of crafting a new space in the library, including tactics on how to find campus partners, conduct a needs analysis, and answer important questions. Case studies of innovators of library creativity further highlight the successes--and pitfalls--of embarking on the process of developing a new service or space in the library.