Architecture Library Needs Assessment Report & Recommendations

Final Report with 25 Key Findings and 25 Key Recommendations.The University Libraries and the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation both face pressures on limited space and budgets, the need to plan for new technologies, and to provide innovative educational experiences. There is a need to survey library patrons, examine models of cutting edge information gathering and sharing environments, as well as anticipate the needs of current and future patrons. This report looks at what technologies are available, usage trends, collections, and funding in order to remain vibrant, dynamic, and attract top students