24 Hour Service at Georgia Southern

Fred W. Smith

doi:10.1080/15367960209511152

24 Hour Service at Georgia Southern

Fred W. Smith

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Abstract

The Henderson Library at Georgia Southern University has had twenty-four hour a day service for eleven years. This article discusses the reasons why the library decided to extend service and how ithas evolved over time. The ways by which overnight service has influenced library-wide policies and cultures are also discussed. Some of theadvantages of overnight service are presented, as well as some of thechallenges.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Access Services
Volume	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15367960209511152
State	Published - Jan 1 2002

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Higher Education
Library and Information Science

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Library facilities management
circulation services

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