From Planning to Success:How two academic libraries built their Learning Commons(es)
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During the planning of a new Learning Commons for The University of Scranton, Sheli McHugh contacted experienced Commons Coordinators, focusing on the experiences of Joe Fennewald and the Penn State Knowledge Commons. Through close consultation, McHugh was able to use Fennewald’s expertise to better develop Scranton’s new collaborative learning space. McHugh and Fennewald will discuss the scalability of building and managing a learning commons, best practices in collaborating with the wealth of experienced Coordinators in Pennsylvania, how different sized institutions can embrace a similar vision to create an innovative space for 21st century education, how to build partnerships with divisions on campus, and how to improve services in an existing Commons based on assessment.
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From Planning to Success:How two academic libraries built their Learning Commons(es)
- 1. From Planning to Success: How two academic libraries built their Learning Commons(es) Joe Fennewald, Head, Knowledge Commons, Penn State University Sheli McHugh, Learning Commons Coordinator, University of Scranton
- 2. Just as "every nation has the government it deserves", every college and university develops the learning commons model that reflects its particular history, culture, hopes and dreams. Preface, Top Down, Bottom Up? Two Models for Starting a Learning Commons, Elaine Fairey, Director, SFU Student Learning Commons, and Kathy Musial, Learning Commons Coordinator, British Columbia Institute of Technology Canadian Learning Commons Conference 2, April 29 – May 1, 2007
- 3. Northwestern University University of Chicago University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania University of Tennessee University of Virginia Steelcase University Learning Center Knoll, Inc. Herman Miller Furniture Showroom
- 4. Knowledge Commons identified as an “institutional priority” & Steering Committee formed (2004) Working Groups established to explore key features and services 24 Hour Services Circulation / ILL / Reserves Project Team Collaborative Spaces & Workstations Concierge Team Construction & Physical Plant Digital Signage DLT & Project Planning Entrance Services Leisure Reading Marketing Steering Media Spaces & Services Points & Provisions Problem Management References & Information Services Room Reservation Services Task Force Student Advisory Technology Support Tutoring & Academic Services
- 5. Tombros McWhirter Knowledge Commons Penn State University Libraries 54,000 square feet $11,360,000 total estimated cost
- 6. Tombros McWhirter Knowledge Commons Penn State University Libraries Media Commons Knowledge Commons Franklin Atrium Leisure Reading Sidewater Commons CommCommons Services Adaptive Technology
- 7. Tombros McWhirter Knowledge Commons Penn State University Libraries Media Commons Knowledge Commons
- 8. Open 24 / 5 Snacks & drinks allowed Storage lockers Laptop recharging units Scanners Group Study Rooms Media Production Spaces Practice Presentations Classroom
- 13. MEDIA COMMONS Production Rooms One Button Studio
- 15. Reilly Learning Commons University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library
- 16. Reilly Learning Commons University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library Group Study Lecture Capture/Pra ctice Presentatio n Writing Center Technology Support Collaboration Area Comfortable Seating Macs & PCs
- 17. Open 24/7 Snacks & drinks allowed Group Study Rooms Lecture Capture Room Writing Center offices Tech Support
- 26. Multimedia Consultant Head Knowledge Commons Writing Tutors KC Library Services IT Service Desk KNOWLEDGE COMMONS SERVICES (2012)
- 27. Multimedia Consultants Tech Tutors Head Knowledge Commons Writing Tutors ITS Lab Consultants ITS Lab Consultants KC Library Services IT Service Desk KNOWLEDGE COMMONS SERVICES (2014)
- 28. 4,724 contacts SERVICES 22,700 total contacts, Fall 2013 7,677 contacts 207 contacts 6,365 contacts 210 contacts 3,517 contacts
- 29. KNOWLEDGE COMMONS OPERATIONS 10:00 AM Sunday – Midnight Friday 10:00 AM – Midnight Saturday • 101 LIBRARY STAFF • 107 ITS LAB CONSULTANTS (“Blue Team”) • 31 IT SERVICE DESK (“Green Team”) • 16 TECH TUTORS (“Purple Team”) • 5 MEDIA COMMONS SPECIALISTS • 3 WRITING TUTORS
- 30. Assessment Tombros McWhirter Knowledge Commons: Next Steps Who uses the Knowledge Commons? How are they using it? Are they different from those using other informal learning spaces on campus?
- 31. Assessment Reilly Learning Commons: Creating a Plan What do the students think of the space? Do they want more spaces like this? What else are they asking for?
- 33. Thank you! Joseph Fennewald: joefennewald@psu.edu Sheli McHugh: michelle.mchugh@scranton.edu
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- Key point: There is a lot of variation in “Commons”, we hope that you see something from our presentations that you would like to imitate.
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- Indicates the planning that PSU did – 80 faculty, staff, and students served on one or several working groups
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