Case Study: Learning Commons (Team 6)

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    1. “ Disaster & Rebirth: Tomorrow’s Library Today” Case Study Topic 1: Learning Commons presented by Team 6
    2. Factors to consider in this case
      • Interim vs Future Library 5 years later
      • 25% of space devoted to LC
      • New wineskin needs new wine?
        • More collaboration & resource sharing?
        • Creeping Google-ism: Doing it right vs. doing what’s right
        • Learning Commons: Physical vs. Virtual?
    3. Are you sure there’re no ZOMBIES hiding in the basement? Source: http://hennessey.lib.ok.us/ZOMBIE.jpg Source: http://www.uwosh.edu/library/news/images/zombies03.jpg
    4. ‘Learning Commons’?
      • Characteristics:
      • Informal interaction, collaboration & learning
      • self-direction in learning
      • interleaving of research, teaching and learning, e.g.
        • faculty members actively engaged in research into effective online learning practise & delivering instruction online.
      • creation of knowledge
      Source: http://learningcommons.educ.uvic.ca/vision.html
      • Underlying concepts:
      • Collections of Digital, Print, and Multimedia Materials
      • Access to materials both virtual and physical
      • Space in which to deliver and showcase digital and multimedia resources
      • Guidance in the effective and efficient use of resources
      • Learning of information literacy skills and abilities
      • Community of learners working together on research projects
      ‘Learning Commons’? Source: http://library.queensu.ca/learningcommons/files/learning_commons_design_brief2.pdf
    5. LC Service
      • Services during office hours (0830-2300)
      • Multi-lingual zone
      • Course resource (books . Web . Databases . Etc)
      • Laptops for loan / rent
      • Information Counter
      • 24-hour zone (similar to bank auto-lobby)
      • REST ZONE: Café (vending machine) + phone-zone + lounge chairs
      • Discussion areas
      • EXCHANGE: bulletin (physical / digital) for students to exchange info & interact
      • Ask-a-Librarian service (email only)
      • Wireless network
      • Vendors sponsor free hardware & software @ technology showcase
      • TV / media players
      • Exhibition space
      • Re-configurable furniture
      • Some of these can appear in the Interim LC; the rest in 5 years.
      • Usage of 24-hour services to be monitored for long-term feasibility
    6. LC Space Utilisation
      • University President wants 25% of library space devoted to LC? Sure!
      • Utilisation of space:
        • Workstations
        • Activity / collaborative areas
        • Print & media resource area
        • Administration
        • Output services (printer, scanning, binding, etc)
        • Instructional
        • Specialised digital (e.g. media production studio)
        • Lounge & recreational area
        • Miscellaneous
    7. LC space utilisation 24-hr Security >> LC remains open 24/7 Rest Zone Exhibition panels EXCHANGE + TVs + Tech Showcase Multi-lingual Zone Discussion Zone Bayview University Info Counter + Gate 25% of entire library’s space
    8. LC space utilisation Rest Zone EXCHANGE + Satellite TVs + Tech Showcase Multi-lingual Zone Discussion Zone Bayview Trailer Camp (Interim) Info Counter @ Gate Collections stored in lockable containers Marquee tent used as REST ZONE Study rooms housed in air-conditioned tents. Mobile Info Counter Ice Cream booth PC stations not feasible. To be replaced by wireless network & sponsored laptops
    9. How will the future LC look like?
      • Disclaimer: The images above are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change without prior notice.
      Café @ Courtyard Workstations Learning Commons overview Discussion Area TV / Lounge area Multilingual Zone
    10. LC: Co-operation . Connection . Collaboration
      • Tap on linguistic experts from various faculties / universities nearby for multi-lingual instruction
      • Aggregated purchases of e-resources & print resources amongst the 5 university libraries
      • Vendors can provide free IT / application training
      • Tap on Open Archive Initiative to link up resources with the other 4 university libraries
      • Rotate lecturers between the 5 universities to share expertise
    11. LC Business Model
      • LC won’t replace the Library; it will complement it.
      • Free or fee?
        • Most of the basic LC services & facilities will be free to users
        • Value-added services to be fee-based, e.g. rental of laptops, printing

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