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, 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
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
TeachingResearch Conserving and conveying existing knowledge Discovering, creating and sharing new knowledge “I didn’t know that!”“Nobody knew that!” Curiosity, discovery, knowledge, sharing Learning
The Academic Commons Every community member is a learner Every experience is a learning experience Every space is a learning space
The Academic Commons A place where people, technology and facility come together to enable and celebrate knowledge discovery and sharing.
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
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
Research Commons DiSC (Digital Scholarship Commons) Computer-based research Data management Large-scale data visualization Trans-disciplinary laboratories Faculty and graduate student success
Emory University Libraries
Comfortable, flexible environment University of Washington Research Commons; Georgia Tech University Library Learning Commons; Steelcase
Immersive visualization Duke Immersive Virtual Environment (DIVE); RIT Insight Lab
Data-driven research and collaboration Arizona State University Decision Theater
Zones of activity Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Zones of activity Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Establish boundaries Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Add rooms Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Park Land set up for presentation Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Park Land set up for collaboration Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Phase 1 construction summer 2011 Leo A Daly Architects, Architectural Design Study
Phase 1 construction summer 2011 Leo A Daly Architects, Construction Documents
Research Commons from the Library Mezzanine Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Entrance Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
Research Commons interior Leo A Daly Architects, Research Commons Conceptual Design Study
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
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
Information Learning Research Evolution of the Library Commons Charles Forrest, Director, Library Facilities American Library Association Annual Conference New Orleans, Saturday, June 25, 2011