1. MIT Libraries’ Information Intersection on the Stata Center Student Street

2. 5.5 years ago Stata Center planners solicit ideas for uses of the building We ask for ~2,000 sq. ft. “multi-purpose space” with a café

3. 3.5 years ago We hear back from the Stata planning people

4. We get: 13’ x 13’ (169 sq ft.)

5. We decide to go for it!

6. 2.5 years ago Vision: –To create an inviting, flexible, information-rich space that supports self-service access to online information and learning resources, printed brochures, and recreational reading; and provides the opportunity for group study, small scale instructional encounters, and working with students on usability testing of library information interfaces.

7. 1.5 years ago The Libraries’ Stata Team is formed to implement the vision.

8. Planning Group Charge Purposes Policies/ guidelines Branding Naming the space

9. What’s Great About It Location, location, location! Colorful and cozy High profile, high traffic area

10. Where is it?

12. Connecting with the Community - Features

15. www.bookcrossing.com

17. Book(cart) Mobile Photos with Tim Joint Open House and Tours Display space at the Information Desk Henna tattoo parlor during campus celebration Connecting with the Community - Events

18. Ideas for the Future Big display space on the outside walls

19. Ideas for the Future Be experimental –Tie into the research happening in the building! –Project Oxygen

20. Questions? Patty Durisin Barbera –durisin@mit.edudurisin@mit.edu Tracy Gabridge –tag@mit.edutag@mit.edu http://libraries.mit.edu