Learning Spaces at the UNCG University Libraries

Learning Spaces WorkshopUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro

September 7, 2012Kathryn Crowe

Associate Dean for Public Services

UNCG University LibrariesWalter Clinton Jackson Library

Harold Schiffman Music Library

Formal Learning Spaces

Informal Learning Spaces

Libraries mission statement

Provide quality information services, systems, facilities and learning environments from which the University community will gather information and conduct research

Students speak!

SurveysFocus groupsStudent Libraries’ Advisory CouncilSuggestion box Interior Architecture student project

Repurposing space

From stacks… …to learning spaces and services

Group spaces

Collaboratories

Computer areas

Quiet areas

Checkout Desk

Always staffed (including 24/5)

Checkout materials and technology

Assistance finding materials and using the building

Reference and Instructional ServicesResearch assistance in building and online

In-depth consultations

Information literacy instruction

Classroom in Jackson Library

Faculty Research Rooms

Hodges Special Collections and University Archives

ManuscriptsRare BooksUniversity ArchivesExhibitsInstructionDigital resourcesPrograms

Hodges Special Collections and University Archives

Coble Meeting RoomResearch Room

Schiffman Music Library

Serves School of Music Theatre and DanceScores, recordings and music materials

Schiffman Library updates

Digital Media CommonsLower Level Jackson Library

Multimedia projectsFilmsPodcastsPower PointWeb pages

Multimedia softwareUsing media critically and effectively

Open computer areas

Editing rooms

Consultation Rooms

Presentation Practice Room

Open group areas

Questions and comments