Extending the reach of an Academic Library by taking “the Library” to the Students

Pop-up Library at the University of Birmingham: Extending the reach of an Academic Library by taking “the Library” to the Students

This article discusses the planning and implementation of the Pop-Up Library, including the rationale for the initiative. Details are given of the stalls themselves, the wide range of staff involved, the many locations trialed, the promotional materials used, and the ways in which the venture was advertised and subsequently evaluated. Results of a questionnaire used on the stalls are presented. Conclusions are drawn as to the effectiveness of the Pop-Up Library as a communication tool, with particular emphasis on breaking down barriers between students and library staff, and proactively raising students' awareness of the many ways Library Services can enhance their learning. (abstract by James Barnett and Stephen Bull)

You can hear more about the pop-up library at
cademic Librarians Communicating in the 21st Century Seminar at Maynooth University on 20th October.
More information and booking.