Mapping the library for increased user engagement

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to explore the process of mapping a library to increase user engagement.

Design/methodology/approach

One such strategy that has found great success in recent years has been mapping libraries. Google Maps allows for mapping of public spaces, including libraries, in a way that can facilitate a connection between users’ attachment to mobile devices and their desire to access library materials.

Findings

At Stetson University College of Law’s Dolly and Homer Hand Law Library, the maps have successfully tied student and faculty technology to the library’s print collection.

Originality/value

While indoor mapping libraries with Google Maps is becoming more common, there is a need in the literature for more in-depth explanations of the process and outcomes.

Citation

Krenelka Chase, A. (2014), "Mapping the library for increased user engagement", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 14-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-04-2014-0026