Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS)

Elkadi, HA ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7482-1037 and Abassi, N 2011, Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS) , in: Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference, 7-9 December 2011, Newport, Wales.

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Abstract

The paper provides a brief description of the tool for evaluating the quality and utilisation of academic library spaces (TEALS). Supported by Deakin University Library, TEALS has been developed out of a research project in the School of Architecture and Building, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus. The tool is intended to establish the setting for evaluation of physical spaces at different phases of development of new academic library spaces and refurbishment of existing ones as well as throughout the life of buildings. The methodological framework of the tool consists of four key elements; establishing Criteria of Quality (CoQ), determining Quality Indicators, evaluating library spaces against QIs and interpreting results for future improvements. The characteristics that distinguish TEALS from existing evaluation models include adopting an approach that focus on people (students, faculty and library staff), acting as a “reflective” and “empowering” tool and being user-friendly, quick and easy to use.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Schools:	Schools > School of the Built Environment
Journal or Publication Title:	Conference Proceedings of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference 2011
Publisher:	Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	Organisation
Funders:	Non funded research
Depositing User:	Christine Tate
Date Deposited:	07 Aug 2015 10:33
Last Modified:	11 Apr 2019 10:46
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/35762

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