Envisioning the Skylab: The New University of West Florida Libraries

21st Century Learning Space

Ray Uzwyshyn, Ph.D. MLIS, Head Digital and Learning Technologies, UWF Libraries

Technology and Spatial Design

• Information Literacy Classroom

• Multimedia Studio

• Media Conversion Center

Unifying Theme: Digital Literacy

UWF’s Skylab: Three Interlocking Learning Technology Components

SPACE 1: INFORMATION LITERACY CLASSROOM

30x - Dell Optiplex PCs $42,2401x - Infocus digital projector

$1,439.99

3x – Large Format 27# LCD Screens

$1,264.00

1x - Epson Large Format flatbed photo scanner

$2,879

PQA Industrial Printer 4,380.89

Total $61,198.46

Main Equipment Components

Longer Lists and Specs Available

LEAVING AN OLD CLASSROOM/COMPUTER LAB SPATIAL

PARADIGMRoom 40ft x 38 ft Fireplace C=Computer Computer tables approx 7ft long LCD tables approx 6 ft long

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Process of Discovery and Buy In

OLD CLASSROOM/COMPUTER LAB PARADIGM

SKYLAB REIMAGINES THE LEARNING GRID SPACE FOR 21ST CENTURY

Open New Synergies for Collaboration, New Vistas For LearningPossibilities of the 21st Century Network

Fifth Floor Existing BlueprintsRough Sketch Overlay

Reimagining ofLearning SpaceThrough Lens of New TechnologicalPossibility

(Given to University Telecom,Furniture Procurement,ContractorUniversity Architecture & Engineering ServicesAssigned Project Manager)

Various Technologically Enhanced Spaces ForLearning &Collaboration GuidedBy Technology Possibilities:

ComfortableSeating,Mobile Desks,Enhanced Electrical/Data PortsNon TraditionalClassroomCapabilities

Information Literacy Classroom

Evolutionary Design Process

MULTIMEDIA STUDIO & MEDIA CONVERSION CENTER

Open Permeable BoundariesBetween Studio, ConversionCenter and Classroom,Open Office For SkylabManager

MULTIMEDIA STUDIO SERVICES ENABLED

Image Editing Scanning Assistance CD/DVD Creation Digital Audio/Video Capacity Podcasting Website Creation and Design Multimedia Website Specialized Student Digital Literacy Projects

Keyword for 21st Century Libraries: Digital Literacy

MULTIMEDIA STUDIO

Main Equipment Components(Hardware & Software)

2 Multimedia Macs with Dual Monitors Digital CamcordersDigital CamerasFlatbed Slide ScannersAdobe Creative Suite 5(Suite of Software)Apple Final Cut Pro(Digital Video)

Total $32,18.00

MEDIA CONVERSION CENTER TWO TIERS OF SERVICES ENABLED

Format Conversion Audio/Video Analog to DigitalOral History ProjectsVideo History ProjectsPublic HistorySpecial Collections ProjectsOnline Digital Archives

MEDIA CONVERSION CENTER

Hardware & Software Main Components

Cassette to MP3 Conversion HardwareVHS to DVD Conversion HardwareMultimedia port enhanced PCTB Hard drives for StorageLarge Format (11x17) Scanner withSlide/Negative CapabilitiesHeadphones &Audio Conversion Software (Audition)Video Conversion/Editing Software (Vegas)

SPACE, TECHNOLOGY, LEARNING

Multimedia StudioActivities

Information Literacy ClassroomActivities

Media Conversion Center

Activities

Synergies,CollaborationThird Space for Learning.Intellectual DevelopmentCross-Fertilization ofProjects,People andSkillsets.

PermeableBoundaries

Technology

FUTURE PROOFING

Three Pieces of Pragmatic Advice

PLAN FOR ELECTRICAL DATA

Dataports and Electrical Outlets:Diagrams for Telecom, Contractors & Committee Investigate Fiber Optics ,Cable Management Trays & Adequate Power Supplies

PLAN FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

Skylab Technology Manager

Student Assistants for Extended Lab HoursAllocate Budgetary ContingencyMoney for First Year($)5000.00Start search early to have manager In place before lab opening

PLAN FOR FUTURE VISIONSKYLAB PART II: RECLAIMING THE OUTDOOR SPACE

Wireless Access Points, Indoor/Outdoor Future Mobile Computing Possibilities

HANDOUTS, BINDERS& DOCUMENTS

Handouts: Tech. Equipment , Schematics Skylab Conceptualization/Grant

Binders Complete Hardware, Software Tech. Specifications

Skylab Log with Primary Documents

Presentations(email:ruzwyshyn@uwf.edu)

FUTURE VIEWS

If you build it, they will come. -- Shoeless Joe Jackson.

Every successful building project is a compromise. All parties concerned get what no one wanted and the public then calls it art. --- Frank Gehry.