Learning Commons 2006
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Learning Commons 2006
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Goals
To develop and implement a plan for the revitalization of the Undergraduate Library to support the needs of our current and future students
To integrate CITES, Library and other support services into a common help desk for one-stop service – a pilot for future endeavors
To create a virtual web page that will serve as a “first stop” resource page for students on campus seeking information sources (technology, teaching, library, workshops, exhibits, support services)
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Collaborative Efforts
Between CITES and the Library
Including support services like writer’s workshop, career services, advising, Atlas
Innovative technologies to support learning, research, and teaching
More inviting spaces
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Working Groups
Assessment: determine ongoing student needs and audience
Integrated services and support: articulate a cohesive plan for blended service
Physical and virtual space: recommend the layout, equipment, and networking
Staffing, organizational structure, administration
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Timeline – Open Fall 2006
Feb-March 2006 – • Finalize budget
• Finalize floor plans
• Begin LC Coordinator search
• Begin staff training plans for CITES, Help Desk and Library personnel
• Begin virtual web page
• Create DVD of UG with Housing
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Feb/March cont.
• Remove identified carrels from lower undergrad
• Reorient shelving
• Relocate periodicals to southside lower level
• Move Ref collections (weeding)
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• Continue shifting collections downstairs
• Discuss signage needs and order
• Order furniture
April
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April
• Create single desktop image for computers
• Order technology (IMacs and peripherals: scanners, loanable laptops, digital and video cameras, projectors, “multimedia toys”)
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• Reconfigure ref area for new integrated services desk (reference, technology, circulation, periodicals, student services)
• Create social and browsing areas in front of integrated services desk
May/June
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May/June
• Move media/reserves (processing and collection) to lower UG
• Begin staff training
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May/June cont.
Convert current printing situation from CITES and Library to one system
Develop policies for services and for booking labs, spaces by groups and individuals
Hire LC Coordinator Paint columns
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Finish Virtual Web Page
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Install New Integrated Services Desk
Staffing 8-12 at a time
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• Install new furniture• Install signage
• Shift computers from current CITES and Library settings to designated clusters
• Position scanners, printers
July- August
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July- August
• Do cross training --soft opening--
• Create publicity for LC opening
• Finishing touches on DVD to send to incoming freshmen
• Out with the old in with the new
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• Develop and post programming for training, workshops, exhibits (with other support services)
• Create schedules for drop in services and faculty/ta use of designated spaces
• Begin booking for conference rooms, classrooms, etc.
• September-December – Assess and move to phase 2
August
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From the 70’s to ….
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… the needs of today’s students
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Lower Undergrad(draft)entrance
Media/Reserves
Periodicals
Study carrels &ADA rooms?
Circulating (in purple)
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Upper Undergrad (draft)
Entrance
courtyard
Service desk
(4) 10x10 study rooms
(& student services)
3 classrooms
Writer’s workshop
Reference and Career
Gathering