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

Elkadi, HA; Abassi, N

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.

Citation

Elkadi, H., & Abassi, N. (2011, December). Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS). Presented at Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference, Newport, Wales

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference
• Conference Location: Newport, Wales
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2011
• End Date: Dec 9, 2011
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2011
• Deposit Date: Aug 7, 2015
• Publisher URL: http://www.srhe.ac.uk/conference2011/
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• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference