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“Disaster & Rebirth: Tomorrow’s Library Today”
Case Study Topic 1:
Learning Commons
presented by Team 6
Learning Commons
Factors to consider in this case
Interim vs Future Library 5 years later25% of space devoted to LCNew wineskin needs new wine? More collaboration & resource sharing? Creeping Google-ism: Doing it right vs.
doing what’s right Learning Commons: Physical vs. Virtual?
Learning Commons
Are you sure there’re no ZOMBIES hiding in the basement?
Source: http://hennessey.lib.ok.us/ZOMBIE.jpg Source: http://www.uwosh.edu/library/news/images/zombies03.jpg
Learning Commons
‘Learning Commons’?
Characteristics:Informal interaction, collaboration & learningself-direction in learninginterleaving of research, teaching and learning, e.g. faculty members actively engaged in research into
effective online learning practise & delivering instruction online.
creation of knowledge
Source: http://learningcommons.educ.uvic.ca/vision.html
Learning Commons
Underlying concepts:Collections of Digital, Print, and Multimedia Materials Access to materials both virtual and physical Space in which to deliver and showcase digital and multimedia resources Guidance in the effective and efficient use of resources Learning of information literacy skills and abilities Community of learners working together on research projects
Source: http://library.queensu.ca/learningcommons/files/learning_commons_design_brief2.pdf
‘Learning Commons’?
Learning Commons
LC ServiceServices during office
hours (0830-2300)
Multi-lingual zone Course resource
(books . Web . Databases . Etc)
Laptops for loan / rent
Information Counter
24-hour zone (similar to bank auto-lobby) REST ZONE: Café (vending machine)
+ phone-zone + lounge chairs Discussion areas EXCHANGE: bulletin (physical /
digital) for students to exchange info & interact
Ask-a-Librarian service (email only) Wireless network Vendors sponsor free hardware &
software @ technology showcase TV / media players Exhibition space Re-configurable furniture
• Some of these can appear in the Interim LC; the rest in 5 years.
• Usage of 24-hour services to be monitored for long-term feasibility
Learning Commons
LC Space Utilisation
University President wants 25% of library space devoted to LC? Sure!Utilisation of space:
Workstations Activity / collaborative areas Print & media resource area Administration Output services (printer, scanning, binding, etc) Instructional Specialised digital (e.g. media production studio) Lounge & recreational area Miscellaneous
Learning Commons
24-hr Security >> LC remains open
24/7
RestZone
Exhibition panels
EXCHANGE+ TVs + Tech
Showcase
Multi-lingual Zone
Discussion Zone
Bayview University
Info Counter + Gate
LC space utilisation
25% of entire library’s space
Learning Commons
RestZone
EXCHANGE+ Satellite TVs
+ Tech Showcase
Multi-lingual Zone
Discussion Zone
Bayview Trailer Camp (Interim)
Info Counter @ Gate
LC space utilisation
Collections stored in lockable containers
Marquee tentused as REST ZONE
Study roomshoused in air-conditionedtents.
Mobile Info CounterIce Cream booth
PC stations not feasible. To be replaced by wireless network & sponsored laptops
Learning Commons
How will the future LC look like?
• Disclaimer: The images above are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change without prior notice.
Café @ Courtyard WorkstationsLearning Commons overview
Discussion AreaTV / Lounge areaMultilingual Zone
Learning Commons
LC: Co-operation . Connection . Collaboration
Tap on linguistic experts from various faculties / universities nearby for multi-lingual instructionAggregated purchases of e-resources & print resources amongst the 5 university librariesVendors can provide free IT / application trainingTap on Open Archive Initiative to link up resources with the other 4 university librariesRotate lecturers between the 5 universities to share expertise
Learning Commons
LC Business Model
LC won’t replace the Library; it will complement it.Free or fee? Most of the basic LC services & facilities will
be free to users Value-added services to be fee-based, e.g.
rental of laptops, printing