Information commons 4-6
- 1. The Commons Elizabeth Flannery Julie Keaty Allison Mennella Lee Sigman
- 2. What is the information commons?
- 3. A place for collaboration, connectivity, and community
- 4. Loyola Information Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelsphotos/2406552874/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 5. Integrates the social and the academic OSU Information Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/dieverdog/2697960301/
- 6. Heart of the Campus U of I Quad http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody24/2798352717/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 7. Accommodates patrons lifestyles Loyola Cafe http://www.flickr.com/photos/kongtemplation/2909666853/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 8. And more... Not library centric Emphasizes the inclusion of patrons Connects patrons with information Provides collaborative spaces A common point for information A hub of activity Emphasizes the creation and construction of knowledge Integrates the library with the community http://www.library.illinois.edu/ugl/lc/more.html
- 9. What are the motives to create an ideal commons?
- 10. Physical D.H. Hill Library http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsulearningcommons/2388033846/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 12. Environmental Green Roof http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicago2016/2757155721/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 13. Needs of the patrons!!
- 14. Planning Process
- 15. Before... Cudahy Library at Loyola http://www.flickr.com/photos/kschwoe/3045797967/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 16. ...After Loyola Information Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomspix/3730762930/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 17. Partnerships in the Information Commons
- 18. Why is partnership essential?
- 19. Nazareth College http://www.flickr.com/photos/nazarethcie/5204493529/in/set-72157625335970633/ Essential component of the computer workstation environment
- 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
- 21. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehubatwts/3292428219/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Offer different perspectives for improving service
- 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
- 25. Other Ideas...
- 26. Sinclair Community College Library Tutoring and Learning Center http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinclairlibrary/1894156656/
- 27. University of Tennessee Library The Writing Center http://www.lib.utk.edu/refs/writingcenter.html
- 28. Sinclair Community College Library Academic Resource Center http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinclairlibrary/1454181051/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 29. The HUB at William T. Young Library "GRUB AT THE HUB" http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehubatwts/1408244233/commons.html
- 30. University of New Haven Library Library Cafe http://www.newhaven.edu/library/general/JazzmanCafe/
- 31. How do you create these partnerships?
- 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
- 34. What are some challenges partnerships face?
- 36. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/principal/cio.html The creation of a "CIO" helps combat these problems
- 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
- 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
- 44. http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/systems/learnCom/buffalo.htm Actual jActual job
- 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!
- 46. Marketing & Outreach How do we get the word out? -Paid advertisements -Word of mouth -Partnerships with schools and community organizations
- 47. Feedback & Measuring Success How do we know we are serving our patrons needs? -Watching how people use the commons -Suggestion and feedback boxes -Unsolicited feedback and complaints -Usage numbers and trends Frequent feedback is key!
- 48. The Ideal Information Commons
- 49. What is a library? A place to learn outside the classroom. Leslie M. Haas, Director, Klarchek Information Commons, Loyola University
- 50. An Information Commons is…
- 51. a place for collaboration, connectivity and community University of Dayton in Ohio http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/PUB7102g.pdf
- 52. designed to support continued learning opportunities… University of Wisconsin Milwaukee http://annelizclark.net/about.shtml
- 54. provide individual places for quiet reflection … http://queensburycollege.com/
- 55. to provide a focal point on campus… Loyola University’s Information Commons
- 56. where the elements of meeting, collaboration, and discovery come together…
- 57. What does the ideal commons need to have?
- 59. Collaborative work area Connecticut College http://faculty.rwu.edu/smcmullen/ConnecticutCollege.html
- 61. YOUMedia Center at Harold Washington Library
- 62. Access to Information and Resources YOUMedia Center at Harold Washington Library
- 63. Loyola University's Information Commons
- 64. University of Toledo Information Commons Information Desk
- 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
- 66. Loyola University’s Information Commons Group Study Room
- 67. LSU Health Sciences Commons A/V room https://www.lsuhsc.edu/no/library/news/?cat=31
- 68. Learning Commons Santa Clara University http://annelizclark.net/about.shtml
- 69. Red River College Commons http://annelizclark.net/about.shtml
- 70. Convenience and Easy Access
- 71. Loyola University's Information Commons
- 72. Loyola University's Information Commons
- 73. Access to Coffee! http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/about/commons/bathurst
- 74. Loyola University’s Information Commons Cafe
Editor's Notes
- #59: 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
- #66: Group Study Rooms – equipped with computers, tables and whiteboards Digital Media Labs - Media checkout Hard drives Camcorders Cameras Laptops
- #67: Have 30 of them. Got bigger tables to make room for student's stuff. Have white boards and computers. Can reserve rooms online.
- #68: 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.
- #69: Moveable furniture. Where students can create group and individual study areas
- #70: Tables, lighting and room for stuff
- #74: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/about/commons/bathurst