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Enhancing Library Spaces: Innovations and Strategies at UCLA for 21st Century Learning

This presentation by Susan E. Parker, Deputy University Librarian at UCLA, discusses transformative strategies implemented within the UCLA Library to adapt to the evolving needs of research, teaching, and learning. Highlighting the reorganization of library spaces, closure and merger of specific branches, and the creation of technology-enriched environments, the talk emphasizes collaboration and efficiency. Key initiatives under the UCLA Century Campaign focus on digital humanities, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making to foster student success and provide vital resources across all stages of the research lifecycle.

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Enhancing Library Spaces: Innovations and Strategies at UCLA for 21st Century Learning

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  1. How the UCLA Library Conquered Space and Time Susan E. Parker Deputy University Librarian, UCLA Library sparker@library.ucla.edu Living the Future 8, University of Arizona April 23, 2012

  2. Following Form With Function: Using Library Spaces to Facilitate Organizational Change Susan E. Parker, Ph.D. Deputy University Librarian UCLA Library sparker@library.ucla.edu

  3. Reorganizing for the 21st Century • Research • Teaching • Learning • Patient Care

  4. Reduce Duplicate Work Cataloging PLUS Metadata Merge print acquisition units Licensing & scholarly Communication Centralize special collections administration

  5. Trim Redundancy • Close Educational Psychology Library (merge into Biomed) • Close Physics Library (merge into Biomed) • Close Chemistry Library (merge into Biomed)

  6. Reconfigure Service Points (Young Research Library) • Maps and Government Information • Microforms • Unbound Print Periodicals • Current Newspapers

  7. Renovations & Capital Projects • Kinross Conservation Lab • Kinross South Collection Management • Management Library Active Learning Environment • Young Research Library Renovations (1st Floor, A Level Floor)

  8. Export Research Commons Concepts and Functions • Biomedical Library • Science and Engineering Library

  9. Host Collaborations • Research Commons • Digital Cultural Heritage Laboratory • Technology-Enriched Spaces for Information Studies Courses • “Sandbox” • Digital Humanities Computing • Instruction Room • The “Street”

  10. Identify & Utilize New Talent • AUL for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology • CLIR Postdoctoral Fellows (Humanities & Social Sciences) • CLIR Postdoctoral Fellows (Data Curation) • UCLA Digital Humanities Experts • Fundraising/Development Staff • Community Outreach

  11. Fund New Initiatives • Collecting Los Angeles • Conservation Lab • Data Curation Postdocs • E-Research

  12. Get the Word Out • Tours of Renovations • Publicity • Presentations • Strategic Plan/Town Hall Meetings

  13. Collaboration • Grants for Digital Projects in Academic Departments • Teaching & Learning Director of the College Library and Teaching and Learning Initiatives; Teaching & Learning Director; Remaking Information Competency Instruction • Public Programs • Research Informatics Strategic Planning

  14. New Consolidations and Configurations in the Works • Biomedical Library planning • Library for Health and Life Sciences • Southern Regional Library Facility (SRLF) WEST; Hathi Trust; collection of record; digitization; new income; relocate collection management staff

  15. UCLA Century Campaign • External Affairs • YRL expansion • Incorporate Arts Library, Music Library • Expand and improve East Asian Library • Expand and improve Special Collections reader, service, teaching & work areas

  16. Next: Generate and Capture New Data • Google Analytics • Create new dashboards • Develop new qualitative data • Promote everything • Library research agenda: Connecting the Library’s programs, expertise, and spaces with research results and student success • The Library in every stage of the research lifecycle

  17. Thank You!

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