Transform the WiNTERFIELD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Redesign and renovate G/F of the library, with a total area of 5,000 square meters, into a Learning Commons to improve students’ learning experience Transform the WiNTERFIELD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Presented by Group 2 15May 2017
Transform the WUL Library Mission: To rebuild WUL into a library that can meet the teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange needs of the University Learning Commons would provide full-service learning, research and project space in the following areas: Rooms for teaching, seminars, talks, workshops, discussion Spaces for self-study, food therapy, games and fun Areas for collaboration, activities, research Facilities: self-service kiosks, highlight events and special collections
Multi-function room with movable furniture Smart Classroom Multi-media studio Multi-function room with movable furniture Smart Classroom Collaborative space Games room Digital Scholarship Lab Digital Scholarship Lab Maker space/Idea space Video Wall Relax Area Relax Area Exhibition/Event Area Study pods Group Discussion Rooms Self-service kiosks Cafe Service Desk
How our suggestions fit Library’s new missions Meet teaching and learning needs Meet research and knowledge exchange needs of the University Facilitate social and cultural exchanges Promote the Special collections on the history and culture of San Serriffe Partner with other university units Undertake digital projects
Resource implications Financial resource Human resource Access to materials Staff training and development Workplace safety policies Facilities management and maintenance
Learning commons organizational chart Learning commons manager Library assistants Student assistants IT staff Facilities staff Security personnel Café (outsource)
Indicators to measure success: Number of events held, no. of participants Number of bookings – Labs Rooms Number of trainings Number of users – individual group Number of partners – department faculty User surveys (interviews) Impact on students success