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Transforming Marine Science Libraries: Innovations and Collaborations for Open Access

This document highlights the journey of two prominent marine science libraries: the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences and GEOMAR, detailing their merger and strategic plans for modernization. Key updates include the development of new websites, the introduction of combined library software (GBV), and the establishment of a novel classification system. The aim is to enhance accessibility and user experience while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. The libraries emphasize open access, extended hours, and revised regulations to meet the community's needs, shaping the future of marine science information services.

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Transforming Marine Science Libraries: Innovations and Collaborations for Open Access

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  1. Libraries - reloaded The joined adventures of two marine science libraries

  2. Leibniz-Institute of Marine Sciences2004 - GEOMAR 1988 - 2003 Institute of Marine Sciences 1937 - 2003

  3. 95.000 Media Items 1 Librarian position 1 Library Assistant Computer Software „Alephino“ Self made Shelf Classification Open to the public Opening hours Extramural loan Overdue fines 25.000 Media Items 1 Librarian position Computer Software „Libero“ No Shelf Classification Only for scientists Everybody had a key In-house loan only No fines at all Original positions IFM-Library GEOMAR-Library Both libraries had their own library regulations and their own websites

  4. Triumvirate Heidi Düpow Barbara Schmidt Angelika Finke

  5. To-Do-List • New websites for the library would have to be constructed • Decision for a combined Library software • Decision for a Classification system • New Library regulations • The Space requirements had to be checked • A new library building?

  6. 1.) Website

  7. 2.) Combined Library software Result: GBV – Common Library Network for Germany

  8. 3.) Classification System We invented our own....

  9. 4.) Library regulations Who the heck do you think we are?

  10. Wonder Woman?

  11. 5.) Space requirements

  12. This is what we wanted...

  13. Waiting for recovery....

  14. ... Without words ... Shelves Reading room Information Desk Office

  15. Done • Websites: new websites for the library were constructed • Decision for a combined Library software: GBV • Compilation of a new Classification system • Space requirements: the space requirements were checked, keeping in mind that the new modern library should be an open-access library, with enough space for computer work stations, room for study groups, reading areas, etc.

  16. To-Do-List • Research library - open to the public • Make users feel welcome • Food allowed • NO keys for users – excessive opening hours • Overdue fines Library regulations: new library regulations will be introduced:

  17. ... And finally.... • you are generally allowed to sleep, provided you do not snore. • Unfortunately, libraries close each day, and you will be asked to leave at this time. So you will not be able to make use of a library as a cheap rent alternative... • Warrior librarian A.B. Credaro

  18. 6.) A new library?

  19. Dreams... The End? I have a dream that all libraries will one day operate in a nation where they will not be judged by the number of computers, but by the quality of the whole collection...

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