21st Century Learning Space: A Model for the Scott Library YUL Spring Reception 2009 Mark Robertson Associate University Librarian Information Services
Where have we come from? The Atrium past
And where are we going? Why redesign? Libraries Technology Learning
Student needs What does this photo tell us about the Library? Popularity of library Scarcity of seating? New ways of studying?
What is User Discovery? Surveys: Online survey (572 responses) Flipcharts (1 week) Survey Tours (27 interviews) Semi-structured interviews (Amanda W.)
What is User Discovery? Focus Groups: Affinity Focus Groups (5 groups) Design Charrettes (1 group)
What do students tell us? Major themes: Informal comfortable environments Collaborative spaces Differentiated spaces Technology rich
What do students tell us? Major themes: Enriched services Aesthetics matter Food & drink Green
Library spaces in the 21 st Century From: Dugdale, Shirley, “Space Strategies for the New Learning Landscape”, Educause, Mar/Apr 2009.
The Learning Commons hub Integration of academic supports Research Writing Learning Skills Curriculum
Scope of the 2 nd Floor Redesign
The Learning Commons Plan
Questions?