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Learning and Engagement in Library Spaces Suzanne E. Thorin Ruth Lilly University Dean of University Libraries and Associate Vice President for Digital.

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1 Learning and Engagement in Library Spaces Suzanne E. Thorin Ruth Lilly University Dean of University Libraries and Associate Vice President for Digital Library Development Indiana University September 15, 2005 Indiana University University of Georgia Arizona State University Copyright Suzanne E. Thorin 2005. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non- commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.

2 University of Southern California University of Iowa University of Missouri— Kansas City

3 Learning and Engagement Spaces Lobbies Information Commons Instructional Centers Technology Centers

4 Lobbies Wells Library Lobby—Indiana University

5 Information Commons— Indiana University Opened September 2003 Joint effort between the Libraries and University Information Technology Services totaling $1.5 million Provides 26,600 square feet of valuable space for collaborative learning Centrally located place for faculty/student interaction, technology training classes, and access to full-service technology and expert help

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7 Information Commons Open 24/7 250+ workstations Wireless networking 180+ applications Library reference services IT support resources and consulting Student Technology Centers staffed with consultants Circulation area for materials, laptops, video equipment, etc. Multimedia production lab IT Training and Education classroom and instruction areas Information and Instruction Services Writing tutorial services Career reference collection Browsing collection

8 Use Statistics 2002/03 Gate Count 2003/04 Gate Count 2004/05 Gate Count Total100454213619121976332

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10 Quiet Learning Spaces Information Commons—Indiana University –Quiet learning takes place in an additional 9,611 square feet

11 Libraries

12 Quiet Learning Spaces 80+ computer workstations Seating and electrical power for 100+ laptop users in individual and collaborative spaces Current, high-use core book collection Technology consultation during all open hours Library reference assistance Black and white and color printing Wireless networking Quiet study space

13 Quiet Learning Spaces

14 Instructional/Technology Centers Teaching and Learning Technologies Centers— Indiana University

15 Teaching and Learning Technologies Centers Partnership among Instructional Support Services, University Information Technology Services, and the Indiana University Libraries. Together, these units aim to provide coordinated support for effective, quality teaching and learning through the use of instructional technology. One of these units is located in the Wells Library

16 Teaching and Learning Technologies Centers Serves as both a working environment and a contact area for faculty, instructors, and campus instructional technology providers in the design, development, implementation and assessment of teaching and learning materials for both classroom and distributed education Provides workshops and presentations, one-on-one consulting, and as much direct practical experience applying teaching and learning technologies as faculty members and instructors need or request

17 Support for Digital Scholarship The Research Commons will become a one-stop destination for support for digital research and teaching—encompassing services from the Libraries, University Information Technology Services, Advanced Research and Technology Institute, Office of the Vice President for Research, statistical consulting, and research services offered by other interested units

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19 Services: –General Information Services—Point of Entry –Digital Media Production, Delivery, Archiving, and Online Delivery of Text and Information –Reference and Research Collections

20 Research Commons Services (cont’d): –Research compliance, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transfer –Data Analysis and Advanced Computation –Collaboration and Visualization –Software Support and Distribution and Support for Scholarly Writing

21 Other Examples of Support for Digital Scholarship 2East New Technology Series—Northwestern University –Specifically intended for NU faculty who want to take advantage of the teaching and research capabilities of digital media, course management systems, online archives, advanced visualization technologies, electronic journals, and other emerging technologies. Media Center Studio—University of Tennessee –Provides media equipment, computers, software, and consultation services for the creation of media-enhanced instructional products. The studio also provides computer access to electronic text resources and digital image collections of the library. http://www.lib.utk.edu/mediacenter/studio/userguide.html http://2east.northwestern.edu/

22 Other Examples of Support for Digital Scholarship Science and Engineer Digital Lab—University of Virginia –Supports the creation, development and presentation of digital resources for research and instructional purposes. While the focus is on the needs of the Science and Engineering clientele, individuals from all disciplines are welcome. Digital Research in the Humanities— University of Nebraska –Collaborate with faculty and students in creating and developing digital research projects, and provide forums for the exploration of ideas relating to the creation of digital content. http://www.lib.virginia.edu/science/sedi/index.html http://etc.unl.edu/index.html

23 Keeping Track of Collaborations Collaborative Facilities is a project designed to collect, organize, and disseminate information about model "collaborative facilities" on college and university campuses. The project is sponsored by the Coalition for Networked Information and hosted by Dartmouth College in an effort to assist institutions in planning, implementing, and evaluating these facilities. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~collab/


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