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Learning and Research Grids New designs for study and research

Chancen 2010 Tina Hohmann

Learning Grid: Background

• Warwick University

• Pool of student services

• Self-directed learning

• Learning as a social process

Learning Grid: Concept

• One-stop-Shop

• Blended Learning

• Student Ownership

Learning Grid: Design

• MJP Architects

• Open plan

• Flexibility

• Inspiring Atmosphere

Learning Grid: Design

• Colours

• Curved Screens

• Compatible Furniture

Learning Grid: Spaces

„where each can create their own learning experience“

Learning Grid: Facilities

• Presentation Rooms

• Professionalism

• Smart Boards

• White Boards

• Floor power sockets

Learning Grid: Staff

• Student Advisors

• Extensive training

• Facilitators

• Key Factor

Learning Grid: Results

• 1.500 – 2.000 visitors/day

• Higher motivation

• Improved study results

• Comfort Elements

• Value and Ownership

Research Grid: Background

• Refurbishment of the main library

• Compact shelving frees up space

• Development of new services

Research Grid: Background

• Promotion of research

• Funding from Wolfson-Research fund

• Social isolation of research staff

• Request for social and intellectual exchange and individual support

Research Grid: Concept

• Interdisciplinary exchange

• Individual work stations

• Individual Support

• Social Exchange

• Events

Research Grid: Spaces

Research Grid: Facilities

• “Creative wall”

• Professional appearance

• Colour-schemed

Research Grid: Results

• Promoting research

• Very popular with Master students, not so much with staff

• Events very successful

Teaching Grid: Concept

• „what we need is a Teaching Grid“

• Meeting point and Support

• Workshops

• Space for Teaching techniques

Teaching Grid: Design

Teaching Grid: Spaces

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/teachinggrid/what_is_the_teaching_grid/video

http://www2warwick.ac.uk/services/library/teachinggrid/what_is_the_teaching_grid/video

Teaching Grid: Design

• Transparency

• Flexibility

• Multi-functionality

Teaching Grid: Results

• Meeting point and support for Teaching staff

• Innovative Teaching space

Summary

Concept• Specific services for

different user groups: Segmentation and User-centredStudent-Ownership

• Specific staffing Advisor

• Physical and Virtual Forum „Window on Research“

• Combination space and technology

Design• Inspiring Atmosphere

• Flexibility

• Transparency

• High Quality: Furniture, colours...

• High technology facilities

Securing the future of the library with innovative specific services and design

The Future?

InQBate, University of Sussex

Thank you.

Questions?

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Warwick: Tina Hohmann, Warwick Library, JISC, MJP Architects

Sussex: Tina Hohmann

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Chancen 2010 Essen 4.2.2010 Tina Hohmann