Libraries as transitory workspaces and spatial incubators

Marino, Mina Di; Lapintie, Kimmo

doi:10.1016/j.lisr.2015.01.001

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“…While most of the studies employing observations used them to gather purely quantifiable data on usage patterns and preferences in each library space, Bedwell & Banks (2013) used opportunistic participant observations in which members of the student community recorded qualitative information on their own library use as well as their observations of students around them. DeClercq and Cranz (2014), Di Marino and Lapintie (2015), Dominguez (2016Dominguez ( )(2016, and Harrop and Turpin (2013) used observations to document both quantitative and qualitative information. Specifically, Dominguez used observational notes with photo diaries taken by the researchers to provide more context to the headcounts that were also collected.…”

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“…As Treadwell et al state, "the most nuanced comments about library space came not from any of the specific methodologies relating to space which we employed, but from the general interviews" (p. 138). Qualitative data gathered from focus groups or one-on-one interviews were used in the methodologies of Di Marino and Lapintie (2015), Hall and Kapa (2015), Montgomery (2014), Treadwell et al and DeClercq and Cranz.With the exception of the study conducted by Bailin (2011), who used structured interviews exclusively to gather quantitative and qualitative data, interviews were overwhelmingly used in mixed methodology approaches.…”

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Applying spatial literacy to transform library space: a selected literature review

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Purpose -The purpose of this research paper is to review a selection of articles and books that highlight aspects of spatial theory and literacy from various disciplinary perspectives, along with a review of library space studies. Design/methodology/approach -This study reviews library literature published between 2010 to 2017 that utilizes spatial literacy and its related tools. The authors searched full text in two databases, a library specific database, Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and in a multi-disciplinary database SCOPUS. The article records were analyzed to find primary research studies, published between 2010 and 2017, which study patron use of library space using various single and hybrid methodologies. Findings -The findings of the literature reveal that of the 26 studies reviewed, 23 have a descriptive research question, three have a relational research question, and zero have a causal research question. Based on the analysis of the research methodologies employed, there is more that can be done in support of a librarian's research efforts as well as the arenas in which research is conducted. Practical implications -These findings highlight ways in which LIS researchers and those who educate them can broaden collective knowledge within the profession regarding spatial theory, literacy, and applicable research methodologies for studying and innovating library space. Originality/value -Current and best practices for designing library space studies that employ spatial literacy to collect and analyze data are identified along with a discussion of future directions for LIS researchers to better assess space and communicate the value of innovated physical space in libraries.

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Applying spatial literacy to transform library space: a selected literature review

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Graser

et al. 2018

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“…In this study, the ideal types of multi-local workers were grouped into five profiles. In a previous study, a profile approach was used to categorize the multi-local workers in three public spaces (Di Marino and Lapintie 2015). In this study, the use of the profiles aims to compare the habits of multi-local workers in a coffee shop and a public library with the ways in which the socio-spatial working practices are accommodated in the two places, one public and one semi-private.…”

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Exploring multi-local working: challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities

Marino

Lapintie

2018

International Planning Studies

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An increasing phenomenon in contemporary cities is to work in multiple places, such as home, offices, and coffee shops, while simultaneously using ICT devices and networks. However, little attention has been paid to the new socio-spatial demands facing city services. This phenomenon has been empirically studied through a comparative case study in the city centre of Helsinki, Finland, by conducting observations of one public library (Library 10) and one coffee shop (Café Köket), as well as semi-structured interviews with the multi-local workers and managers of the two places. This comparative case study shows that multi-local workers with different profiles (age, level of education, contract of employment) and varied socio-spatial working practices use the library and coffee shop for several working purposes, such as individual or collective informal offices, or as temporary workplaces of a larger city network with urban ambiance. Thus, discussion of this phenomenon has shifted to a re-conceptualizing of the third place as well as future visioning of the business model of coffee shops and service concepts of libraries. The results might be useful to managers, architects, planners and policy makers when developing the network of facilities within the cities as well as the multifunctionality of urban spaces.

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“…In contrast, the multi-functionality of temporary workplaces can become an incentive to create places which are flexible and attractive to mobile workers. They can be public spatial services, such as public libraries (Di Marino and Lapintie, 2015), or semi-public, such as coffee shops. The availability of these places for different purposes adds to the vitality of urban spaces, supporting the ambitions of urban design.…”

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“…Some of the effects are already visible in many cities, such as the reduging square metres of office buildings and re-using industrial commercial districts for multi-functional activities, as well as digitalizing libraries, and other public spaces that have been transformed into new spatial and technological incubators (Foth et al, 2016;Di Marino and Lapintie, 2015). In addition to this, when re-thinking urban spaces, urban planners and designers should be aware of the multi-local people who seek, shape and create places for their own purposes, despite the furniture and equipment provided often being designed with specific functions in mind (Di Marino and Lapintie, 2017).…”

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New forms of multi-local working: identifying multi-locality in planning as well as public and private organizations’ strategies in the Helsinki region

Lapintie

Marino

Lilius

2018

European Planning Studies

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Over the last decades, there has been a significant development towards new forms of multilocality, particularly for job-related reasons. In addition to offices, many can work in multiple places (such as the home, co-working spaces, coffee shops, and public libraries). In addition to workers in start-ups and small entrepreneurs, who are traditionally known to be more mobile, white-collar workers employed by organisations are increasingly becoming multi-local. However, little is known about the ways in which multi-locality is addressed within the urban regions. This phenomenon has been studied at XXX and XXX University within the XXX research project by analysing recent policy and planning documents, as well as organisations' strategies within the Helsinki region. In addition to a literature review, a qualitative analysis of planning documents was conducted as well as semi-structured interviews with five organisations (both private and public) in Finland employing mobile white-collars. The findings reveal that while policy makers and city planners have not yet addressed the complexity of multi-locality, both private and public organisations are focusing on more concrete multi-local strategies and working practices. More dialogue is needed amongst policy makers, city planners and organisations to address multi-locality at different levels of analysis and planning.

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Libraries as transitory workspaces and spatial incubators

Cited by 20 publications

References 18 publications

Applying spatial literacy to transform library space: a selected literature review

Applying spatial literacy to transform library space: a selected literature review

Exploring multi-local working: challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities

New forms of multi-local working: identifying multi-locality in planning as well as public and private organizations’ strategies in the Helsinki region

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