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Knowledge Creation and the Expanding Role of the 21st Century Library: a case study Kathlin L. Ray University of Nevada, Reno SLA-SD Fall Seminar Oct. 4, 2013
Knowledge Creation and the Expanding Role of the 21st Century Library: a case studyKathlin L. RayUniversity of Nevada, Reno
SLA-SD Fall SeminarOct. 4, 2013
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
“A pioneering information environment designed to nurture creativity and stimulate
intellectual inquiry.”
“Vision
“New knowledge, applied to existing tasks, results in increased productivity.
New knowledge applied to new challenges and tasks
is fundamental to innovation.”
“Vision contd.
“Recognizing this critical interplay between knowledge and innovation,
the University of Nevada, Reno has established one of the
first centers in the nation built specifically to embrace these dynamics
of the 21st century.”
DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library
DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010
DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010
DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010
Enter: Tod Colegrove, change agent
Flash-forward 3 years,a tour of the library 2013…
Typical day on the top floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
Across the 2nd floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
Ground or 1st floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
Lego Mindstorms, Arduinos, etc
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
And on the Lower Level (basement)
Collaboration, discussion, engagement
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
Dormant → Dynamic Lethargic → Energetic Drowsy → Vigorous
DeLaMare Library moved from
in less than 3 years
How?
•Space redesign•Cultural shift •Radical collaboration
Space redesign
• Free up 18,000 square feet for study/collaboration space by • Moving journal back-runs into ASRS• Collapse remaining collection into existing
compact shelving
• Relocate circulation desk • Staff in public areas •Offices = group study rooms
Culture shift
Extraordinary people required
Radical collaboration
•Spaces, furnishings, tools•Service models•Faculty/student engagement•Community outreach•Wow factor
Wow factors: a Burning Man art car
Print services: paper or plastic?
Ben King, Chemistry faculty
“one of the very hard things about teaching chemistry is explaining that molecules have shape. This basically removes that obstacle ... so it will change how we teach chemistry and how we look at molecules on a daily basis. It's also just plain fun."
Photo by Tod Colegrove: Photo of King by Jason Hildago from Engadget:http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/19/reshaping-universities-through-3d-printing/
“Bridgewire” collaboration
Photo by Nick Crowl: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dstl_unr/
DeLaMare Library
•Active zone for collaboration, creation and discovery •STE(A)M •Campus and community partnerships
Questions?
Kathlin L. Ray | Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | University of Nevada, Reno [email protected]
Questions?
