Abstract

This study is based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory to structure university library spaces, and aims to explore undergraduate student’s library usage experiences. A framework for university library spaces was developed using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, followed by a semi-structured survey of 18 undergraduate students to analyze their library usage experiences. The framework was organized library spaces based on Maslow’s hierarchy: (1) restrooms and dining areas for physiological needs, (2) lobbies, ELEV, staircases, and lockers for safety needs, (3) study and educational spaces for belonging needs, (4) reading rooms, multimedia areas, and study rooms for esteem needs, and (5) creative and exhibition spaces for self-actualization. As a result, it revealed frequent dissatisfaction and requests regarding library spaces based on a hierarchy of needs, leading to propose a step by step potential improvements.