Undergraduate Library Planning & Revitalization Boulder Colorado March

Where does the idea come from? Onsite use of library collections is falling—digital use is rising Student evaluations and retention are competitive metrics We need room for learning spaces

Not just a coffee shop! Community of spaces Collaboration Time on task Multipurpose Empty out books and create room for learning spaces

What would a learning centre be/not be like? LearningLibrary student comfort/safety first connect space by purpose student / faculty interaction space is experimental fluid socialization is vital …. services and collections first connect space by format student / library interaction space is stable and predictable socialization is tolerated ….

How will it affect collections? 1.Reduce the onsite collection (drastically) 2.Build a true digital library 3.Provide collections that support new learning models Linking Collaboration Mash-up