A New Campus Library: Vision, Design, and Assessing Usage

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A New Campus Library: Vision, Design, and Assessing Usage

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Grand Valley State UniversityMary Idema Pew Library Learning + Information Common s

Grand Valley State UniversityMary Idema Pew Library Learning + Information Common s

A New Campus Library: Vision, Design and Assessing Usage

Lee VanOrsdelDean of University LibrariesGrand Valley State University

Tod R. Stevens, AIA LEED AP BD+C

Principal | Senior Design ArchitectSHW Group, now Stantec

Lennie Scott Webber, Ph.D.

Director of Educational EnvironmentsSteelcase Education

learning objectives

objective 1 : Understand how the vision for a 21st century library filters into the planning and design of this building

objective 2 : Be able to discuss both overall design strategies and building choices that support the programming of this library

objective 3 : Have expanded models for co-location and collaboration between libraries and related campus programs.

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”

Chinese Proverb

The Need for a Library

GVSU Library

Zumberge Library Built in 196955,000 SFProjected Student Enrollment 5,000 Current Student Enrollment 24,600Allendale Campus 18,000

What is happening here?

Learning Environment Context

“When I pronounce the word future , the first syllable already belongs to the past.”

Wislawa Szymborska

Digital Revolution

transitions (1950-today)transistorsmainframe computerspersonal computerssmart phonesiPad 2,3, retina, mini, lite—thanks Steve

Social Revolution

sharing is the cornerstonecommunicate

continuallynot worried about securityblur public+ private

changing needsspaces to work as teams

technology to supportco-authoring of presentationsclassrooms that support teams

fluid lecturequick breakoutmultiple screens

Environmental Revolution

Environmental Shift

Student DemandPart of Decision Making

Staff Recruitment + RetentionVisible and RealBetter Learning Environments

AirQuality of LightAcoustics

21st Century Skills

Trilling + Fadel21st Century Skills

Daniel Pink Whole New Mind

Richard FloridaRise of Creative Class

From: Information Age

To: Conceptual Age

Conceptual Economy

21st Century Skills Required

Design

Storytelling

Symphony

Empathy

Play

Meaning

DesignConceptualize

Think Creatively

(Not Only Function)

StorytellingCoherence

Poise

Skill

(Not Only Argument)

SymphonyAbility to Work Together

Co-Author

Collaboration

(Not Only Focus)

EmpathyImmerse Oneself

In Another Culture

(Not Only Logic)

PlayGame Playing

Be Humorous

Think Creatively in

Everyday Problem Solving

(Not Only Seriousness)

MeaningNot 1:1 Literal

Appreciate Symbolic

(Not Only Data)

Planning + Design

SHW hired

2011

2012

2013

2010

2008

SD

DD

ConstructionDocuments

Construction

2009

Pre-DesignFundraising

March-May

SHW hired

2011

2012

2013

2010

2008

2009

Research +ConceptualDesign

SD

DD

ConstructionDocuments

Construction

Pre-DesignFundraising

March-May

ToursITT-McCormick Tribune Student CenterLoyola University, Information CommonsValparaiso University LibrarySanta Clara University LibraryStanford University Wallenberg Hall

and Law LibraryUniversity of California, Merced LibraryUniversity of Michigan, Ross School of

BusinessUniversity of Nevada, Reno

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge CenterSaltire Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFerris University, FLITECentral Michigan University, Park Library

Tours

Loyola University, Information CommonsValparaiso University LibrarySanta Clara University LibraryStanford University Wallenberg Hall



Mathewson-IGT Knowledge CenterSaltire Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFerris University, FLITECentral Michigan University, Park Library

Escape the gravity…act newact differentlywholly neweye of the prize…




Mathewson-IGT Knowledge CenterSaltire Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFerris University, FLITECentral Michigan University, Park LibraryITT-McCormick Tribune Student Center




Mathewson-IGT Knowledge CenterSaltire Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFerris University, FLITECentral Michigan University, Park LibraryITT-McCormick Tribune Student CenterDeYoung Museum




Mathewson-IGT Knowledge CenterSaltire Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFerris University, FLITECentral Michigan University, Park LibraryITT-McCormick Tribune Student CenterDeYoung MuseumApple Store + Starbucks +…

SiteHeart of Campus

Acknowledges Master Plan’s Intent

Provides Academic Core Type Use

Provides for the Centered Concentrated Special + Community Use Activity

Benefits Directly from Kirkhof

Anticipates Large Student Population from Existing Bus Drop-Off

“through”addresses the multiple-sided approach to accommodate current and future campus expansion.Thresholds lead patrons to

one entry pointbecoming accessible from all locations.

site design

Terraced Seating

Sloped Walkway

Stairs to Upper Level

Potential location for Rainwater Collection Cistern

Bioswale at Walk Edge

Café Porch

Ramped Walkway

KIRKHOF CENTERLIBRARY

Tiered, Water Efficient Landscape

Lawn

10’

0’40

’80

’

Gathering Plaza

WelcomeClear starting pointListen, support, direct

Active ZoneEngage students

Interact/ConsultBring experts to students

Staff/SupportInterdepartmental collaborationStudents don’t need to enter

Rethinking the Experience

library :beyondbooks .

“We have to look at our information in the library and rethink the ways we provide it to people.”

Librarian

understand observe synthesize realize prototype measure

primary and secondary research

interview experts

on-site observations

photos & videos

understand business issues

identify trends

extract insights

develop design principles

develop new solutions© 2012 Steelcase Inc.

© 2012 Steelcase Inc.

analog archiving individualsiloed disciplinescampus

human-centered research process | UNDERSTAND


analog + digital archiving + creating individual + collaborationsiloed disciplines + academic hubcampus + community


TOGETHER



human-centered research process | OBSERVE


Coding Dataannotating datasynthesizing / collating

human-centered research process | SYNTHESIZE


10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1

Observations - CafeSupports focused reading, writing +

social group activities.

Individual + Social Interactions.

Occupancy decreases in the evening

(video)


Make

insights plans

observations actions

Understand

Abstract

Real



TOGETHER

Rhythm of Learning Construct | REALIZE

Groups- Small + LargeAd HocOpen

Auditory PrivacyRespite

GenerativeEvaluative

Groups -Small + LargeAd HocOpen

CollaborativeGenerative

Little Visual or Auditory Control

IndividualSem-closed or Closed

Visual + Auditory PrivacyGenerative

RespiteSeclusion

Relax + Task

Groups- Small + LargeScheduled

ClosedCollaborativeInformativeGenerativeEvaluative


Mid-Level Energy; SocialConnections; Palette ReflectsPsychological energyMid-Level Chroma/Warm Hues;Multiple Types of Postural choices;Connection to Natural Light; Power;Interconnectivity;ReconfigurableFor Simultaneous Multi-Modal Pedagogies /WorkGenerativeEvaluative

High Energy; Social Connections;Palette Reflects PsychologicalEnergy – High Chroma/Warm Hues;Multiple Types of Postural Choices;Connection to Natural Light;Power; InterconnectivityGenerativeEvaluative

Quiet Energy; Solo; Palette ReflectsPsychological Energy- High

Chroma/Cool Hues; Multiple TypesOf Postural Choices; Connection To

Natural Light; Power;Interconnectivity; Long-Term Task

SupportGenerativeEvaluative

Mid-Level Energy; Social Connections; Palette Reflects

Energy-Mid Level Chroma/CoolHues; Multiple types of PosturalChoices; Connection to NaturalLight; Power; Interconnectivity

GenerativeEvaluative


human-centered research process | REALIZE


human-centered research process | PROTOTYPE


Shopping Mall

Everything in One Place

Consumer Chooses

Contagious Energy

Serendipity

The Grand Atrium (the living room)

Align library with students’ preferred environments

Give them tools to manage their own learning

Inspire energize +engage them

Align Library with Their Preferred Environmentsstudents helping studentsfew signsimplied permissions

peer to peer

Align Library with Their Preferred EnvironmentsDifferent postures

Food | ComfortPower outletsPlaces to put their stuff

Align Library with Their Preferred EnvironmentsAccommodate group work

Align Library with Their Preferred EnvironmentsMacs and PCs

Collaboration on the fly

Photo credit: James Haefner; Architect: SHW Group

Align Library with Their Preferred EnvironmentsOutdoor Spaces

GVSU café

Knowledge Market

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own Learning

Knowledge Market Supports writing, research & speech

assignmentsShared commons 4 pm to 11 pmLow threshold to entryPeer to peer learning modelSupported by IT Help Desk in library

KM peer consultants Training

FeedbackLeadershipProfessional DevelopmentResume-Worthy Experience

the knowledge market

KM partnersCross-Train

Share Scheduling SoftwareShare Assessment SoftwareFacilitate Reports to ProfessorsCorrelate Assessment Data with Banner

KM “kiosk”“Find” “Speak” “Write” “Share”

KM geographyShared Commons2 Grp | Speech Practice Room1 Grp | Digital Collaboration3 Speech Prep Rooms

playback and/or digital development

591 738

337/53

96.5 %

97.5 %

98.1 %

Peer Research Consultantsranked skills before became consultant

Peer Research Consultantsranked skills after being a consultant

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own Learning

Contemplative SpacesComfortable Seating - Long SessionsNoise system to Reduce Sound

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own LearningNoisy | Collaborative spacesPortable tables, technology, whiteboardsNoise system to encourage conversation

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own LearningWhiteboard ‘Rooms’

Give Them Tools to ManageTheir Own LearningTransition Zones Between

Quiet + Noisy Spaces

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own LearningFully equipped group study roomsEfficiencies—room scheduling from any

portable device or at the doorPrint Management system

Give Them Tools to Manage Their Own LearningActive Learning classroom that doubles

as collaborative lab

the learn lab

Inspire400+ works of art

EngageLearning Alcove

On the fly learningCurated content

short, artful, educationalCreated content

student produced

EngageTechnology Showcase

Maker Space

Google GlassEmerging Technologies

Engage Multipurpose Room

LecturesEvent SpaceBanquet Facilities

Engage!Learning AlcoveDigital ContentDiversity

Engage Exhibition Room

Art ExhibitionSmall LecturesMovie EventsStudy Area

750,000 books

Humanists wanted all on open shelves75,000 sq. ft. fixed shelves50,000 sq. ft. compact shelving

150,000 on open shelves

15,000 sq. ft.

600,000 in ASRS

3,500 sq. ft.

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basement floor plan

Knowledge Market

Group Practice Space

Multi-Purpose Space

Active Learning

Classroom

Exterior Patio

North Elevation

GVSU Mary Idema Pew…it’s in the pudding

1 million

33,000

678Average time per visit 3+ hoursMany had multiple visits per day

13% completed unplanned activity65% met a friend or classmate

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2.5

3 High Volume: 4High/Med Volume: 3Medium Volume: 2Low Volume: 1

Noise Levels as measured by UserX teamVolume4 = High3 = High/Medium2 = Medium1 = Low

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