Georgia Library Spotlight: Gwinnett Technical College Library Renovation

Mikami et al discuss the renovation of the Gwinnett Technical College Library. Students are enjoying their modern and bright library spaces. Popular features include six large study rooms, each filled with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are equipped with computer access via wall-mounted monitors. Students may reserve rooms through a streamlined reservation process that utilizes QR codes. In addition, the library introduced RFID self-check technology with the installation of two self-check kiosks. Items are tagged to protect the collection, and security gates also provide much needed statistics for foot traffic and in-house visits. Library staff conduct research instruction workshops for students in the on-site computer lab, equipped for online instruction presentations.