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Library Learning CommonsKelly KnightAnna HaGail GrazianiCathy GottliebCheri Gogo
Library Commons History
Older library concepts stressed dignified, quiet places
Any discourse was relegated to far rooms or outside
Reading Rooms/Commonsearly 20th Century
More recent commons
Outside Commons of the 1960’s – 1970’s
Contemporary outside commons
Architecture of Commons
Commons have now moved beyond architecture and into virtual architecture
Brick and mortar architecture is now designed to facilitate virtual commons
Guiding Principles of Commons (Brick and Mortar)
Open Free Comfortable Inspiring Practical
Guiding Principles of Virtual Commons
Open Free Ease of Use/Practical Inspiring
Virtual Commons Trailblazers
Center for History and New Media, George Mason University. Creators of Anthologize
Flickr
The Smithsonian Commons
Smithsonian Web & New Media Strategy
Themes
Update the Digital Experience
Update the Smithsonian Learning Model
Balance Autonomy & Control within the Smithsonian
Goals
Mission
Brand
Learning
Audience
Interpretation
Technology
Business Model
Governance
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Search & Navigation
Collaboration & Learning
High Quality & Free Resources
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Teacher
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Millenial
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Enthusiast/Citizen Scientist
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Academic Libraries as Information Commons
Common Resources & InformationCommon Ground for students and faculty
Information Commons
What does it offer?
One Convenient Location for varied needs
Expert Help
Access to Technology
Collaborative Learning
Information Literacy
Knowledge Management
Traits
Compatibility between all hardware and software
Meeting the needs of all users Convenient central hub for all information
needs Access to newest technologies Evolving and changing to meet needs Community space for collaboration Information literacy expertise
“Academic libraries are a refuge for those who live in noisy dorms or need a place conducive to study... libraries are natural gathering places for groups to study and provide social space for students to meet between classes. These features will be more important in the future as remote access to information isolates users and students seek learning and social spaces where they can interact with others.”
MacWhinnie, L. (2003). The Information Commons: the academic library of the future. Portal 3, 241-257.
Layout
Quiet computing space Quiet “clickless” areas possibly in
stacks Loud group computing space with
multiple chairs and ample work space for small groups
Flexible groupings of furnishings Loud group space without computing
Information Commons Images
Physical Space
Collaboration between departments
Information Technology
Media production Writing or tutoring
help Faculty
development Librarian services
nvudev.com
Resources
Databases E-journals & books Presentation tools Workstations &
printers Multimedia
equipment
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cit.georgiasouthern.edu/images/studyroom
Services
New service model Integration of
technological and research assistance
Student assistants Integrated
assistance for all needs available at one “desk”
http://www.allthingscrm.com
Bonus
24/7 hours possible Coffee bar and/or
snacks welcome and available
Cell phone use in “loud” areas
Showers Information screens White boards for
groups
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Sources
Loyola University Chicago. (n.d.) The Information Commons at Loyola University Chicago. Retrieved from
http://libraries.luc.edu/about/ic
The University of Sheffield. (2010). Information Commons. Retrieved from http://www.shef.ac.uk/infocommons/visitors/history.html
Seal, R. A. (2005). The Information Commons: New Pathways to Digital Resources and Knowledge Management. The Third China/U.S. Library Conference, (pp. 67-76). Shanghai.
School and Public Library Commons
Online Databases
http://www.barrington220.org/2116201021111955200/site/default.asp
Interactive Card Catalog
Social media
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