The document discusses the concept of an information commons and its role on college campuses. It provides examples of information commons at various universities that integrate resources like libraries, writing centers, tutoring services and technology help desks. The document also discusses the importance of partnerships between these services and getting input from students on their needs to create flexible spaces that accommodate collaboration, quiet study and access to resources and assistance.
20. The HUB at William T. Young Library http://staceygreenwell.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-birthday-uncommon-commons.html Students/Patrons need both research and technological assistance
22. Other Reasons: Help resolve problems more quickly Allow for more accurate referrals Remove barriers between departments with different cultures and values to meet the needs of a combined user audience
23. What Kind of Partnerships are Needed in the Information Commons?
24. Basics: Reference Librarians Information Technology Staff Students/Patrons Administration/Board Members Key Community Members Stakeholders Support Staff Key community members/Dono rs
32. Sinclair Community College Library Integrated Desk http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinclairlibrary/2048506732/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Service at a single desk
33. The HUB at William T. Young Library http://staceygreenwell.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-birthday-uncommon-commons.html Service at two separate, but co-located desks
37. What is the Role of the "Reference Librarian" in the Information Commons?
38. Monterey Institute of International Studies Text-A-Librarian Service http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarspri/4267162439/sizes /z/in/photostream/ Manage everything from face to face to digital communication
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40. Sinclair Community College Library Library Instruction Classroom http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinclairlibrary/1894236862/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Teachers
41. Hennepin County Library "bookspace" http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/ Work easily in online spaces
42. The Librarian In Black Blog http://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/ Develop a strong online presence
43. Michael Stephens on Twitter @mstephens7 http://twitter.com/#!/mstephens7 Be where students are
45. How Marketing & Outreach How do we find out what our users want out of the information commons? -Needs Assessments -Surveys -Focus Groups -Feedback and suggestion boxes -By talking to our patrons!
65. Variety of Spaces A conceptual drawing of the Collaboratory area in York’s new learning commons http://www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=14346
Loyola – carpet is carpet tiles – easy to pull up to add or relocate electrical outlets – heat came through the floor too. It needs to change as the students' needs change
Group Study Rooms – equipped with computers, tables and whiteboards Digital Media Labs - Media checkout Hard drives Camcorders Cameras Laptops
Have 30 of them. Got bigger tables to make room for student's stuff. Have white boards and computers. Can reserve rooms online.
Want to practice a presentation or share notes with classmates? The Library’s third floor Commons area has flat screen televisions available for use with a laptop. Stop by the library’s circulation desk and check out the cables and instructions needed to get connected, rooms are available on a “first come” basis.
Moveable furniture. Where students can create group and individual study areas