Gibel-Azoulay suggested that another area to specifically collect in and draw in researchers would be special collections which can be used as a draw to bring in students and new immigrants and diaspora in Iowa. It is a place for students Swartz revisited the issue of what kinds of spaces should be in the library and which should be in academic buildings. Library planning will bring to light a whole host of issues which really are master plan issues. McKee stated that faculty's interest in the library is in more resources, and primarily electronic resources. Kim noted that the library needs group studies.
Students are uncomfortable on third and fourth floors where it is quiet.
A discussion ensued concerning providing a range of environments for library patrons. Make the library a quiet, safe space Issues of centralized vs. decentralized technology were mentioned. USC, Emory, Dartmouth, and Rice were examples of institutions where AV, Library, and Information Technology Services were grouped and which creates a positive synergy. The use of wireless technology was mentioned briefly. Wedge will meet on October 10 with the library staff, ITS, Kalkbrenner, Dean Swartz and Francis.