{"id":25,"date":"2026-06-30T04:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/pieceofmind\/?p=25"},"modified":"2026-06-30T04:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:50:11","slug":"hyperlinked-environments-reflection-hybrid-environments-in-the-academic-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/pieceofmind\/2026\/06\/30\/hyperlinked-environments-reflection-hybrid-environments-in-the-academic-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperlinked Environments Reflection: Hybrid Environments in the Academic Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hybrid learning environments have become the norm in higher education. Some students attend class fully online, some in a physical classroom, and others in a blended mix of both environments. The flexibility offered to students through these different delivery models makes higher education accessible to more students, and research has shown there is not a significant difference in academic success across these models (Educause, 2016).<\/p>\n

Libraries evolve with their communities, and academic libraries have also become hybrid environments\u2014regarding collections, services, and spaces. Our services, like reference and instruction, can be delivered both in person and online using multiple different tools. Our collections are now a mix of print and digital resources, and our library spaces need to be both collaborative and conductive to quiet study (Webster, 2017). Beyond homes for stacks of books, many academic libraries now contain academic support and writing centers, technology filled classrooms, makerspaces, and other critical resources for teaching and learning. Far from being obsolete in an ever-changing technology driven world, the academic library \u201chas never been more important\u2026[and] is central in the sense that it is the tool which connects our students wherever they are\u201d (Straumsheim, 2017).<\/p>\n

Hybrid Technical College Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different patrons and stakeholders have different needs, and the idea of a hybrid library will look different to different groups. I work in a small technical college library. We have one college vice president who constantly advocates for us to move all the books out of our library space. (Library staff are very opposed to this!) On the other hand, there is one college board member who exclaims there are no books whenever he walks through the library. It is hard to make everyone happy, but we do have to try to serve all our populations. I think this all comes down to knowing your patrons and consulting them on what kind of library support they need. For example, our welding department on campus really values our physical course reserves collection, while our writing instructors heavily utilize citation LibGuides and in-person library instructional sessions. Our humanities classes can\u2019t get enough of our Kanopy streaming videos, and our collaborative study rooms are popular with nursing students in study groups. You must observe, keep statistics, and communicate with your stakeholders when looking to make decisions for the future of the lilbrary.<\/p>\n

While it might feel like the library is being pulled in different directions, it also means that we can serve more students and faculty. Flexible services and collections mean more accessibility. Yes, it may seem like the library is constantly pivoting, but these adjustments help us stay relevant and connected to student and faculty needs. These Module 6 readings got me excited! I am well positioned as both an online student and a library practitioner to consider how to best enhance the hybrid nature of my library\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n

Educause. (2016, February). 7 things you should know about\u2026.The 2016 key issues in teaching and learning<\/em>. Educause Learning Initiative. https:\/\/library.educause.edu\/~\/media\/files\/library\/2016\/2\/eli7129pdf.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Straumsheim, C. (2017, March 23). Arizona State University Library reorganization plan moves ahead<\/em>. Inside Higher Ed. https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2017\/03\/24\/arizona-state-u-library-reorganization-plan-moves-ahead<\/a><\/p>\n

Webster, K. (2017, February 15). Reimagining the role of the library in the digital age: Changing the use of space and navigating the information landscape<\/em>. London School of Economics and Political Science. https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/impactofsocialsciences\/2017\/02\/15\/reimagining-the-role-of-the-library-in-the-digital-age-changing-the-use-of-space-and-navigating-the-information-landscape\/?platform=hootsuite<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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