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Information Learning Research Evolution of the Library Commons

Information Learning Research Evolution of the Library Commons. Charles Forrest, Director, Library Facilities American Library Association Annual Conference New Orleans, Saturday, June 25, 2011. The Commons “A public place that supports conversation and sharing,

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Information Learning Research Evolution of the Library Commons

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  1. Information Learning ResearchEvolution of the Library Commons Charles Forrest, Director, Library Facilities American Library Association Annual Conference New Orleans, Saturday, June 25, 2011

  2. The Commons “A public place that supports conversation and sharing, free to be used by everyone, and which everyone has a right to use, a place that is generally accessible, affable, and familiar.” Forrest & Halbert, A Field Guide to the Information Commons

  3. Information Commons • Integrated desktop environment • Enhanced infrastructure • Collaborative service • Library • Information Technology • Enhanced student productivity Learning Commons • Group studies, classrooms, coffee shop and cafe • Collaboration, academic support • Writing center, tutoring services, counseling, placement • Enhanced student success

  4. The Academic Commons • Every community member is a learner • Every experience is a learning experience • Every space is a learning space

  5. The Academic Commons A place where people, technology and facility come together to enable and celebrate knowledge discovery and sharing.

  6. Emory University • Established 1836 • Enrollment 13,000 • 7,000 Undergraduate • 6,000 Graduate and Professional • Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology • Hospital and Clinic • Staff 23,000 • 12,000 University faculty and staff • 11,000 Emory Healthcare

  7. Oxford College Library • Business, Chemistry, Health and Life Sciences, Law, Math and Science, Music and Media, Theology • 3.4M volumes • MARBL • University Library • 1997 Information Commons • 2004 Learning Commons • 2011 Research Commons • Candler Library, Matheson Reading Room

  8. Research Commons • DiSC (Digital Scholarship Commons) • Computer-based research • Data management • Large-scale data visualization • Trans-disciplinary laboratories • Faculty and graduate student success

  9. Emory University Libraries

  10. Emory University Libraries

  11. Emory University Libraries

  12. Emory University Libraries

  13. Emory University Libraries

  14. Comfortable, flexible environment • University of Washington Research Commons; Georgia Tech University Library Learning Commons; Steelcase

  15. Immersive visualization • Duke Immersive Virtual Environment (DIVE); RIT Insight Lab

  16. Data-driven research and collaboration • Arizona State University Decision Theater

  17. Zones of activity • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  18. Zones of activity • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  19. Establish boundaries • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  20. Add rooms • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  21. Park Land set up for presentation • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  22. Park Land set up for collaboration • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  23. Phase 1 construction summer 2011 • Leo A Daly Architects, Architectural Design Study

  24. Phase 1 construction summer 2011 • Leo A Daly Architects, Construction Documents

  25. Research Commons from the Library Mezzanine • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  26. Entrance • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  27. Research Commons interior • Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study

  28. Research Commons Schedule 2009 • May, Digital Scholarship Commons (DiSC) Mellon planning grant award 2010 • Summer, prepare site • Open L2 Library Service Desk • Close L3 Circ/Reserves desk and staff area • Fall, architectural design • November, kick off conceptual design • December, complete conceptual design, conceptual budget • December, DiSC Mellon planning grant final report 2011 • March, DiSC 2 year Mellon grant award • Spring, complete design and construction documents • April, project budget funding approved • Summer, Phase 1 renovation • Fall, open Phase 1

  29. Tips and Takeaways • Planning • Engage strategic partners • Identify key stakeholders • Design • Pursue strategic focus • Leverage programmatic support • Implementation • Achieve flexibility through variety • Phase in “moving-target” technologies

  30. Information Learning ResearchEvolution of the Library Commons Charles Forrest, Director, Library Facilities American Library Association Annual Conference New Orleans, Saturday, June 25, 2011

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