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College of the Rockies - Community Engagement Session #5
- 1. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. Session #5 will begin at 4:00pm Retain + Furniture Session #4 Recap: How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community? Retain + Furniture Solutions
- 2. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. Session #5 will begin at 4:00pm What we heard – Historical features to retain
- 3. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. Session #5 will begin at 4:00pm What we heard – Public / Alone Furniture Ideas
- 4. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. Session #5 will begin at 4:00pm What we heard – Private / Together Furniture Ideas
- 5. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. Session #5 will begin at 4:00pm Agenda for Session #4 1. Team Introduction 2. Zoom Refresher 3. Recap of Sessions 1-4 4. Community Input 5. Wrap Up
- 6. Learning Commons + Library Design Cranbrook, British Columbia College of the Rockies February 11, 2021 Community Engagement Sessions #1-4 Summary
- 8. January 14 EXISTING CONDITIONS January 21 REORGANIZE / REBALANCE + RECONFIGURE January 28 REMOVE + REVEAL February 4 RETAIN + FURNITURE SOLUTIONS How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community?
- 9. • The library has a traditional layout, consisting of 2 floors of book stacks • There is limited barrier- free accessibility throughout the space • There are four study rooms available for students to use. • These four quiet group work rooms are dispersed throughout the library • Administration office space is provided in the library • Writing labs and audio- visual support are provided in the library
- 10. January 14 EXISTING CONDITIONS January 21 REORGANIZE / REBALANCE + RECONFIGURE January 28 REMOVE + REVEAL February 4 RETAIN + FURNITURE SOLUTIONS Zoom: 23 Zoom: 18 Questionnaire: 1 Ages: 45-54 Who: Faculty Member Zoom: 17 Questionnaire: 1 Ages: 45-54 Who: Faculty Member Zoom: 13 Who participated?
- 11. Session #1 Summary: EXISTING CONDITIONS Retain + Furniture
- 12. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community in relation to the existing library conditions? Are there any other services you would like to see incorporated in the new learning commons? Tutoring Services Peer Tutoring 3D Printing Maker Space Integrated Tutorial Support Unified Student Help Desk Child Care / Resources Digital lab for video editing Green Room Café Performance Space Book Clubs Touchless Library Experiences Virtual Learning Opportunities Flexible Instructional Space Digital Displays What services are being provided in the library? Who is using the library today? Borrowing of physical resources Physical + Digital Books Physical + Digital Resources Audio-Visual Support Computer Access Reference Desk Edit Lab Research Help Library Workshops COTROnline Moodle Support Interlibrary Loans Equipment Loans Student ID Cards Writing Lab IT Student Help Desk Photocopying Laminating Printing Students Instructors booking laptops Public Faculty / Staff Individuals needing computers High School Students Alumni International Students
- 13. What is not working right now or needs to be improved? Charging stations built into study spaces Accessibility Noise Levels Layout / Flow Lighting Entrance More Self-Service Extended Library Hours More Windows Spatial Zoning Signage + Visibility Bathrooms Is the current location of the library ideal? Would another location be better? Current location is central Better to be on the Main Floor New Building New location with better access Needs more than one entrance / exit Expansion in current location Provision for outdoor patio space What is currently working well within the existing library space? Central Access Large Computer Lab AV / IT Support Great Staff Library Resources + Books How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community in relation to the existing library conditions?
- 14. Session #2 Summary: REORGANIZE / REBALANCE + RECONFIGURE Retain + Furniture
- 15. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concepts of reorganize, rebalance and reconfigure? How do we make the new learning commons space more inviting for all users? More Meeting Spaces Greenery Comfortable Seating Better Lighting Separate Noisy + Quiet Spaces Water Feature Large Group Study Areas Student Lounge Area Secondary Entrance / Exit Natural Light from Windows Washrooms in the Library Lots of Outlets How would you like to see communication and collaboration fostered in the new design? Smart Boards Retractable Glass Walls High Quality Wi-Fi Group Study Spaces Sound Proof Study Rooms Zoned areas for various work styles Flexible + Comfortable Furniture Coffee Shop What are the most popular spots in the existing library that are used by students? Study Rooms Small Meeting Rooms Computer Labs Common Area Study Carrels How important is flexible design in the new learning commons space to you? Extremely Important: 73% (11/15) Somewhat Important: 20% (3/15) Neutral: 7% (1/15) Writing Lab Graphic Lab Collaborative Spaces Public Access Computers
- 16. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concepts of reorganize, rebalance and reconfigure? Are more meeting / study rooms required? Yes Make the rooms bookable Study space is a premium What technology needs to be added in the meeting / study rooms? What about in the general gathering area? Video Conferencing Smart Boards Writeable Surfaces Larger Monitors Creative Spaces like Maker Space Recording Abilities Lots of Power Outlets Public Display Monitors Green Room 3D Printers Temporary Lockers Charging Lockers What kinds of unprogrammed, flexible “soft space” would you like to see incorporated? Comfortable High Backed Loungers Couches Foot Rests What kind of study spaces should be considered? Group Spaces Bright + Light Sound Proof Technology Enabled Flexible + Comfortable Furniture Individual Pods Variety in Sizes Accessible Step Stairs Durable + Cleanable Bean Bag Chairs Moveable Furniture Integrated Chair Trays
- 19. Session #3 Summary: REMOVE + REVEAL Retain + Furniture
- 20. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concepts of remove and reveal? What types of educational programming should be hosted in the learning commons? Research + Library Workshops Technology Workshops Tutoring Writing Labs Tech Support Indigenous Programs + Events Community Events Study Skills Workshops Local Author Talks Student Cultural Celebrations Student Research Conference Would self-service opportunities be beneficial to the operations of the new learning commons? Definitely: 92% (12/13) Possibly: 8% (1/13) How can we make the historic and ongoing connections with the Ktunaxa and Kinbasket Peoples transparent and/or accessible? Colours Art Consult with local community members Cultural Appreciation Should there be multiple service points, one main circulation desk or a mix of both? Person-to-Person is needed Some Self-Service Mix of Circulation Both to reduce congestion Support Services should be together Visible Service Points Signage + Direction
- 21. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concepts of remove and reveal? Are there any other ongoing connections with the College that the new learning commons should honour? International Education Industry Adult Learners Student Association Regional Campuses Are there any connections within the Cranbrook community that the new learning commons should acknowledge? Columbia Basin Trust Mining Forestry Tourism High Schools New Immigrants + Residents Fort Steele Railway Museum Local Museums Kootenay Lifestyle Rotary Clubs Chamber of Commerce How important are natural elements to you to be incorporated in this project? Extremely Important: 75% (12/16) Somewhat Important: 25% (4/16)
- 22. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concepts of remove and reveal? Should the staff and admin areas be transparent, or should they be private? Services should be open but not staff Mix of Both Front line service transparency Integration of frosted glazing Semi-Transparent Some privacy is important Collaborative Staff Spaces Should the learning commons be a visually open design throughout the whole space, or should there be some private areas as well? Mix of Both Private Study / Meeting Rooms Open Collaborative Spaces Mostly Open Creative Balance Transparent Walls Flexible Walls
- 24. MAIN CIRCULATION DESK FOR MULTIPLE SERVICES ACCESSIBLE DESIGN VISUALLY OPEN DESIGN
- 25. Session #4 Summary: RETAIN + FURNITURE SOLUTIONS Retain + Furniture
- 26. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concept of retain and the inclusion of furniture solutions? Are there any historical features from the Library or the College that you would like to see incorporated in the new design? Indigenous Content Timber-Frame Style Integration of new design with the existing building Wood, Light + Natural Elements Minimal Landscape Disturbance Big Windows Clear “Walls” Transparency What does Private / Alone furniture and learning look like to you? Study Carrels Comfortable Desk Top Surfaces Big Work Area Small Private Spaces Task Lighting Mini-Study Rooms Individual Pods Variety How important is it to you to retain the historic background of the existing Library or College in the new design? Extremely Important: 11% (1/9) Somewhat Important: 56% (5/9) Neutral: 11% (1/9) Somewhat Not Important: 11% (1/9) Extremely Not Important: 11% (1/9)
- 27. How does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community considering the concept of retain and the inclusion of furniture solutions? What does Public / Alone furniture and learning look like to you? High Back Chairs Pull-Out Foot Stools Loungers Lots of Power Outlets Moveable Furniture “Laptop Bar” High Tables + Chairs Bicycle Powered Desks Accessibility Sit / Stand Desks Larger Tables with “Dividers” Variety What does Public / Together furniture and learning look like to you? Near the Entrance Interesting Variable Flexible + Moveable Couches + Love Seats Near Café Media Screens What does Private / Together furniture and learning look like to you? Moveable Walls Closed vs. Open Study Space Writeable Surfaces Flexible + Moveable Furniture Semi-Enclosed Group Seating Sound Proof Comfortable Interesting Variable Non-Institutional Technology Enabled
- 30. Next Steps
- 31. Thank you to everyone who has participated over the last 5 weeks. Keep checking the project website for updates as the project progresses This session will be uploaded to the project website within 24 hours. Thank you for joining us! + Hospice Retain + Furniture