“Disaster & Rebirth: Tomorrow’s Library Today”

Case Study Topic 1:

Learning Commons

presented by Team 6

Learning Commons

Factors to consider in this case

Interim vs Future Library 5 years later25% of space devoted to LCNew wineskin needs new wine? More collaboration & resource sharing? Creeping Google-ism: Doing it right vs.

doing what’s right Learning Commons: Physical vs. Virtual?

Learning Commons

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

Learning Commons

‘Learning Commons’?

Characteristics:Informal interaction, collaboration & learningself-direction in learninginterleaving 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

Learning Commons

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

Source: http://library.queensu.ca/learningcommons/files/learning_commons_design_brief2.pdf

‘Learning Commons’?

Learning Commons

LC ServiceServices 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

Learning Commons

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

Learning Commons

24-hr Security >> LC remains open

24/7

RestZone

Exhibition panels

EXCHANGE+ TVs + Tech

Showcase

Multi-lingual Zone

Discussion Zone

Bayview University

Info Counter + Gate

LC space utilisation

25% of entire library’s space

Learning Commons

RestZone

EXCHANGE+ Satellite TVs

+ Tech Showcase

Multi-lingual Zone

Discussion Zone

Bayview Trailer Camp (Interim)

Info Counter @ Gate

LC space utilisation

Collections stored in lockable containers

Marquee tentused as REST ZONE

Study roomshoused in air-conditionedtents.

Mobile Info CounterIce Cream booth

PC stations not feasible. To be replaced by wireless network & sponsored laptops

Learning Commons

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 WorkstationsLearning Commons overview

Discussion AreaTV / Lounge areaMultilingual Zone

Learning Commons

LC: Co-operation . Connection . Collaboration

Tap on linguistic experts from various faculties / universities nearby for multi-lingual instructionAggregated purchases of e-resources & print resources amongst the 5 university librariesVendors can provide free IT / application trainingTap on Open Archive Initiative to link up resources with the other 4 university librariesRotate lecturers between the 5 universities to share expertise

Learning Commons

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