Imagine the Possibilities

1. Libraries Imagine the Possibilities University Libraries Modernization A presentation to the Cabinet and Council of Deans Friday, August 21 By Patrick Burns, Vice President for IT and Interim Dean of Libraries

2. University Libraries VISION: Meeting student and faculty needs today and in the future • An expanded ‘Information Commons’ (86.3M Google ‘hits’) that supports how today’s students learn and faculty teach, with the latest technologies, open 24/7 • Providingan environment • where students intermingle with • and learn from their contemporaries through observation and • collaboration

3. University Libraries Morgan Library Today • Original building opened in 1965, addition in 1998 • 299,584 square feet, 2 million volumes, an over-subscribed computer lab, and limited study/tutoring/classroom space • Provides services for ~25,000 students and • 6,250 faculty/staff • 1.3 millions visits a year • But, crowded with students learning • 65% ‘prefer’ to study in Morgan • It’s staffed – help is available • 17% increase over the past decade • Morgan seats 11% (2,570) of students • ‘Standard’ is 20%

4. University Libraries What CSU students tell us • I would use the Morgan Library more if it… • 54% – wasn’t so crowded • 44% – had more comfortable seating • 36% – was quieter • I would use the Morgan Library computer lab more if it… • 55% – provided more work space on the desks • 32% – provided more group study rooms

5. University Libraries What CSU students tell us, ASCSU Resolutions • #3721 Nov. 14, 2007 – extended hours and 24/7 study space • #3827, April 29, 2009 – support • for ‘free’ (e.g. UTF-funded) • printing in Morgan Library

6. University Libraries What CSU faculty tell us • (Faculty Survey, March 2009) • 58% said more computer/technology space is important/very important • 44% said 24 hour study space is important/very important • 40% said additional seating • important/very important

7. University Libraries • THE PLAN: add and renovate @ $18M • New entrance suitable for our pedestrian traffic • 8,500 sq. ft. addition, enhanced 24x7 study space and seating for today’s researcher and learner • Advanced technology • Multimedia support, video wall, digital production studios, internet video conferencing rooms, … • Upgrade to HD video and audio in presentation class rooms • HD auditorium/performance space a la Johnson Hall • Expanded Internet café/ art exhibit area with seating • Etc…

8. University Libraries THE PLAN: new entrance and addition, external • A holistic environmental scan evaluating Morgan Library by ZONES: • APPROACH • LAUNCH • INTERACT • CONNECT • COLLECT • STUDY

9. University Libraries • The PLAN: new entrance and addition, 1st floor • Living room • General study • Group study • Research bays • Student support center • Quiet study • Meditative chamber • Energy Chamber • Collaboratory

10. University Libraries THE PLAN: Information Commons, 1st floor • This zone will make finding books and resources enjoyable and easy. • - clarity of organization • - places for browsing • - stewardship (care) of collection is inherent

11. University Libraries THE PLAN: Information Commons, 1ST floor • • New books • Current awareness • Reference •IT help desk

12. University Libraries • THE PLAN: Auditorium HD à la Johnson Hall HD Video (& Audio) BluRay Player

13. University Libraries • THE PLAN: New Hands-on Computer Classroom

14. University Libraries • THE PLAN: More group study areas (+AIB) • More than 35% of faculty assign group work – Morgan Library has only 18 group study rooms, and only 7 have adequate equipment necessary to produce a collaborative presentation

15. University Libraries THE PLAN: Additional Internet Videoconferencing

16. University Libraries THE PLAN: Additional Multimedia

17. University Libraries THE PLAN: Video Wall (examples)

18. University Libraries • THE PLAN: Reconfigurable group study space, 3rd floor • Living room • General study • Group study • Research bays • Student support center • Quiet study • Meditative chamber • Energy Chamber • Collaboratory

19. University Libraries THE PLAN: 1st floor lounge (art, media+, Wii, exercise…) • Entry w/media wall • Lobby • Academic lounge • Café • Gallery space/electronic art

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21. University Libraries HVAC upgrades • Address areas of discomfort/solar gain • Humidify Special Collections on 2nd floor • Modernize HVAC control system

22. University Libraries • Information Commons Elsewhere • CU Boulder just completed phase 2 of renovating Norlin Libraries, adding a 24 x 7 study space and technology! • UCDHSC just built an exemplar Library • Other academic libraries in the region have completed, or have planned renovations : ASC, DU (pending), UU, UW (completion in Nov.)…

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24. University Libraries • Summary – Libraries Must be Progressive! • Morgan is very important to CSU – it is used heavily by students in all disciplines • Morgan renovation has student support – could be partially funded through the University Facility Fee • Low-interest stimulus money (see Section 9302(d)(1)(G) “Modernization, renovation, or repair relating to improving … libraries …” • Renovation endorsed by • The Library 2020 Task Force, and • The Library-IT Task Force • Program plan has just been completed

25. Libraries Thank You! Any Questions?

26. University Libraries Some References http://www.lib.utk.edu/studio/ http://www.lib.auburn.edu/mdrl/ http://dlc.purdue.edu/facility.cfm http://www.scad.edu/savannah/visit/savannahmap.cfm http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/ http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/ http://uwlib5.uwyo.edu/blogs/illc/ http://blog.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/category/information-commons/