Study On The Design Of University Library Building In The Stage Of Reading Transform

Opportune studies were undertaken to explore the current planning strategies and data related to information technology in college and university libraries in China. Methods used include: data analysis, on-site investigation, and staff interviews.Study showed that changes are evident in terms of size requirements and the actual use situation in (1) reader's area, (2) staff area, (3) and stack area under the influence of information Technology. Findings include:(1) The flexibility and extendibility of space are constrained by the use of information technology because it's requirement of cabling and air-conditioning. New methods of zoning spaces are essential in future planning in order to achieve an economical flexible space.(2) Student space-use pattern is changing in different areas under the influence of internet. Collection-related activities are widely influenced where their frequency of visit declined, while non-collection-related activities remained basically unaffected.(3) The information technology-related spaces, i.e. multi-media center and CD-ROM room etc., in libraries are low-utilized areas (except OPAC area). Therefore, the unification and relocation of these spaces in order to draw readers in are an important issue for many libraries.(4) New space planning norms for reader's area and staff area are suggested as well as recommendations for further applications. It is also recommended that further surveys are necessary to monitor influence on college and university libraries due to the rapid change of information technology.The thesis comprises about 63,000 Chinese characters, 92 illustrations, and the appendix comprises another 36 illustrations.