No more room aboard the ark! A UK higher education perspective on space management

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Title:	No more room aboard the ark! A UK higher education perspective on space management
Author(s):	Steven Sharp, (University of Leeds, Leeds, UK)
Citation:	Steven Sharp, (2009) "No more room aboard the ark! A UK higher education perspective on space management", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 37 Iss: 3, pp.126 - 131
Keywords:	Academic libraries, Collections management, United Kingdom
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/02641610910985585 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper aims to highlight some of the ways in which UK academic libraries are responding to the increasing space pressures in both their library buildings and their external stores. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of academic libraries looks at current practice, with examples taken from the University of Leeds and a number of other UK universities. Findings – The paper finds that relegation of stock has become a fact of life, and withdrawal is becoming more common. It is clear that the shortage of physical space cannot be solved by institutions in isolation, and that a collective strategy is essential in order to guarantee long-term sustainable storage of low-usage material. Originality/value – It is hoped that the examples discussed can help inform stock management decisions in other institutions that are starting to face storage problems.