Grand Valley State University embraced a radical new vision when it designed its new library, which opened in June 2013. At its core was the intention to create a learning and information commons that: (1) aligned with students' preferred learning environments, (2) allowed students to manage their own learning, and (3) engaged students in serendipitous moments of learning and discovery. Among the features of the new library is the Technology Showcase, where students and faculty come together to discover, interact, share, and learn how innovative emerging technologies can transform teaching and learning.

1. Radically Student-Centered Design and
the New Learning Commons
Lee Van Orsdel, Dean, University Libraries
Eric Kunnen, Associate Director of eLearning and Emerging Technologies, IT

2. Align library with students’ preferred environments
Give them tools to manage their own learning
Inspire energize + engage them

4. 75% of indoor
spaces filled with
natural light
Reading Garden

7. Research, Writing, and Presentation Preparation

8. Serendipitous
learning

9. Exhibition Space

10. 600,000 book
capacity ASRS
maximizes
people space

11. Framed Campus Views

12. Group Study and Quiet Contemplative Spaces

13. 250 pieces of art
infused into the
learning
environment

14. Awarded LEED® Platinum status by the U.S. Green Building Council

15. Technology Showcase @ GVSU
“An immersive and engaging
environment to: interact, discover,
learn, and share how innovative
emerging technologies can enhance
teaching and improve student learning
at GVSU.”
gvsu.edu/techshowcase

18. Technology Showcase – Exhibits
• MakerBot Replicator 2 -
3D Printer
• Google Glass
• Double Robotics
• Leap Motion
• Epic Mobile Projection
Keyboard
• Swivl
gvsu.edu/techshowcase

20. gvsu.edu/techshowcase

21. Emerging Technologies & Trends
• New Media Consortium
Horizon Report
• EDUCAUSE Top Ten
Issues
• EDUCAUSE Center for
Analysis and Research
Top-Ten Strategic
Technologies
gvsu.edu/techshowcase

22. gvsu.edu/techshowcase