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This essay attempts to combine the concept of spatial realism, which is revealed through an analysis of historical cinematic techniques, with a framework for studying the efficacy of physical spaces in the academic library. This framework will help librarians gain a better understanding of the user experiences happening in the library. Furthermore, analyzing space and user experience through this holistic framework can help ensure that decisions regarding redesign will be as efficacious as possible. In a rapidly shifting information environment, the spatial realism framework can assist librarians concerned with measuring spatial efficacy and user experience when they are otherwise unsure of how to start such an analysis.

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spatial realism academic libraries film history library space user experience

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Spatial Realism Through the Lens of Cinematic History: A Framework for Space Evaluation in Academic Libraries

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