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THE ULTIMATE FLIP
Library as part of
the Learning Commons
Lisa McDaniels
Southern Maine Community College
How did we get here?
First, some context
Brief History of SMCC
1946-198? Maine Vocational Technical Institute Southern Maine Vocational Technical
Institute 198?-2003
Southern Maine Technical College 2003- present
Southern Maine Community College
Lead up to Learning Commons
Concurrent upward trends 2003-2012
Enrollment (Fall 2013 FTE: 4200)
Traditional-age, transfer-oriented
Demand for academic support/technology
Digitization of library/course materials
Lead up to Learning Commons
Concurrent downward trends 2003-2012
College readiness
Persistence/graduation rates
State funding/tuition rates flat
Library was an “unmanned silo”
Insert Grant Money here…
2010: SMCC was awarded a 5-year Title III grant to improve student success (persistence/graduation)
Learning Commons idea was born; walls came down
People retired; Director hired
The Early Years: 2010-2012
What is a Learning Commons? Does it include..Advising and …Tutoring? Library?
Where is it? Campus Center – parts of the 1st and 2nd floors
Who is in charge? Director (who also oversaw Academic Advising)
Early 2012: Stuff happened
Re-defining
Proximity as Priority In – Library, Tutoring Out – Advising
Learning Commons Director Do-over Focus on Library degree/experience
Folding in the Writing Center Joint project: LC and Writing Across
Curriculum Comm
Learning Commons Visuals
Writing Center
Tutoring Area
What’s different about this LC ? Governance model:
Library as partner in the Learning Commons vs. Library as “landlord”
Space: Boundaries are blurred, fluid
Outcomes/Accountability: Seen as shared/integrated among all areas
How’s that workin’ for ya?
Challenges: Internal/LC staff Creating integrated mission/identity from
scratch Defining/re-defining roles and
responsibilities Boundaries not strictly delineated
Challenges: Faculty/staff/students Crafting consistent messaging, getting it
out there Branding the LC; Re-branding the library? “Why are people talking in the library?”
Opportunities Abound!
Student workers lead the way Research mentors, learning support techs
Partnering with IT on assessment Programming transcends silos
Disciplinary mash-up Student activities/IT/Facilities/Bookstore/PR
Shared space is flexible space Study lounge=Reception/Help=Event space Writing Center=Group Study Area=Bay
Watching
Stumbling towards Convergence
Partnerships are the new normal
Libraries without partners are getting squeezed out
Let’s lead this change!