Reaching for a Vision: The Creation of a New Library Collaborative.

A new library, radically different in concept and reality from any library that currently exists, is being developed by the City of San Jose and San Jose State University. Located in downtown San Jose on a site of two earlier libraries, the new building will serve both thc campus and the community. This paper provides the perspective of the Dean of SJSU Library, and a Reference Librarian heavily involved in the planning process. Issues addressed include initial and ongoing visions, barriers encountered, what works well in planning, merging vs. nonmerging of services, unexpected consequences, and hurdles left to clear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]