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Case study on the construction path of olfactory space in Jiangsu University Library

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  • Yingying Yu
  • Wencheng Su
  • Guifeng Liu

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Purpose - This article explores the scientific construction of library olfactory space, based on the case of the olfactory space in the Jiangsu University library. It specifically focuses on understanding the interaction between the physical architectural space of the library and users’ olfactory perception and behavioral activities, with the ultimate goal of creating a deeply integrated olfactory experience in the Jiangsu University Library. Design/methodology/approach - In this article, an empirical research method was used to gather perceptions from 30 university student users regarding the library olfactory space and to understand their olfactory preferences and requirements for its construction. Through qualitative analysis of the interview texts, the study identified correlations between user perceptions and elements of the library olfactory space. Findings - The qualitative analysis of user interview texts and results from the library olfactory space design experiment contributed to the design proposal for the Jiangsu University Library olfactory space. The design proposal for the Jiangsu University Library olfactory space is provided and includes library architecture, activity context, functional services, olfactory experience design and technological applications. Research limitations/implications - This case study takes the environment, development strategy and user needs of the Jiangsu University Library as its unique research background and as such is not universal or generalizable to other libraries. Originality/value - This article differs from others by advocating for the innovative architectural spatial design of libraries through olfactory experience, breaking the traditional perception of libraries as solely through visual and auditory senses.

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  • Yingying Yu & Wencheng Su & Guifeng Liu, 2023. "Case study on the construction path of olfactory space in Jiangsu University Library," Digital Transformation and Society, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 3(2), pages 164-178, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:dtspps:dts-03-2023-0017
    DOI: 10.1108/DTS-03-2023-0017
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