Behavior and informal learning at night in a 24-hour space: a case study of the Hong Kong Design Institute Library

Authors

Chun Sing, Terry Yip, Hong Kong Design Institute & HK Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee), Vocational Training CouncilFollow
Dickson Chiu, University of Hong Kong
Allan Cho, University of British Columbia
Patrick Lo, University of Tsukuba

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2017

Keywords

Informal learning, Vocational education, Collaborative learning

DOI

10.1177/0961000617726120

Abstract

This study explores the evening activities of students at the Hong Kong Design Institute in Zone24, a 24-hour opening learning space managed by Hong Kong Design Institute Learning Resources Centre, also referred to as the Library. In doing so, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 24-hour learning spaces. Qualitative research was undertaken to identify and compare the students’ behaviors between daytime and night in Zone24. In addition, this study investigates how overnight activities in the learning spaces facilitate a student’s learning. The result of this study can contribute to improving librarians’ or administrators’ understanding of students’ needs at night in a 24-hour learning space in order to implement more effective programs and services for users.

Source Publication

Journal of Librarianship & Information Science

ISSN

09610006

ISBN

9789881680792

Recommended Citation

Yip, C.,Chiu, D.,Cho, A.,& Lo, P. (2017). Behavior and informal learning at night in a 24-hour space: a case study of the Hong Kong Design Institute Library. Journal of Librarianship & Information Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000617726120