An intuitive design with intuitive resources can reduce time spent on managing the space and provide more time to support students. The aim is to create a self-managing space where students can self-issue media, book the workspaces they need, hire laptops – and the management software supporting these functions will provide useful data to drive future resource decisions.
Newer libraries are beginning to integrate other services, particularly where campuses are merged, such as careers services, study skills, hospitality, cafe, chill spaces, demonstration and production spaces. Flexibility is key, with furnishings that can easily be constructed and dismantled without the need for special tools, special skills, or muscular staff and student help