(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-05)
Bennett, Charlie; Hagenmaier, Wendy; Rolando, Lizzy; Rascoe, Fred; Critz, Lori; Renfro, Crystal; Baer, Willie; Axford, Mary
In this paper, we discuss the major elements of that renewal as pertaining to our Library. First, we
are a research library. A 21st century research institution still requires the multifaceted services of
a research library. We also discuss the space of the Library itself. A library has never been merely a
container for books. The physical space of the renewed Library will be the interdisciplinary platform
for innovative scholarship and learning, as services expand. Finally, we discuss the role of the
Library as an integrated network of resources, focusing on the important and unique collaborative
services provided by Library faculty and staff .
The renewed Georgia Tech Library will be the research library that Georgia Tech needs to both
support and define what a 21st century research institution should be.