ABSTRACT

Reinvention which can also be referred to as 'innovation' is bringing new ideas or inventions to improve an already existing idea, process or structure. The paper takes a position that the ability to innovate or in the case of this study, reinvent is a factor that contributes to the success of an organization. This position is reached from robust literature review and analysis which revealed that, in addition to the traditional roles of libraries, they also have a mission to connect people, inspire ideas, transform lives and create a conducive library space for effective knowledge transfer. The 2 J" century library space is both physical and virtual, as well as dynamic and enduring, and is designed to be used for multiple purposes, including knowledge transfer. They embrace new information technology and lead the users to explore ii for research, teaching, learning and Knowledge transfer, which is seen as the process of transferring knowledge, ideas, skills etc, held by an entity (the library) into a form that ii can be understood, accessed, absorbed and used by another entity (the users). The library space plays a very important role in effective knowledge transfer therefore, the library space should be absolutely conducive and must be prioritised by the library management. And where it is lacking in amenities to suit modem trends a total reinvention plan must be put in place. Hence, the paper provides an explanation of the reinvented library space and how it reflects on the quality of knowledge transfer of libraries.