Beatty, Susan2020-10-012020-10-012019-10-28Beatty, S. D. (2019). Uncovering the relationship between informal spaces and learning in the library. Conference paper, HEC 2019, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. pp. 1-30.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/112664Higher Education Conference, Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesIn order to determine the relationship between informal spaces in the library and student learning, a study was conducted wherein students who regularly use the library as a learning space were asked to comment on the nature of their learning, the effect of the spaces on their learning and the value of the types of spaces available to them. Not surprisingly, the students' rationales were as varied as their learning needs, but most revealing, the value that they placed on the spaces was more complex than even they were aware of. This study uncovered an acknowledgement of the importance of informal learning spaces in libraries that bears further investigation.Unless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0library and information science, informal learning, library space design, informal learning spaces, learning behavioursconference paper