Welcome to the 21 st Century

“Your” Library

What was your college library like… -Space -Seating -Available resources?

What do you wish was different about your library?

Introducing the “Learning Commons”

What is a learning commons?

• Builds partnerships with other campus departments • Creates flexible learning spaces for interactive learning environments • Serves as an information center • Available and useful to ALL campus groups

Common Elements • Social Learning • Diversity of Function • Flexible Use • Technology-rich • Greater Access to Information

Social Learning Environment Group study rooms Collaborative work

Ohio University

Diversity of Function Quiet, group, and individual study Choice based on needs

Computing/Laptop/Group Study – Georgia Institute of Technology Colorado College

Flexible Use

Customizable Moveable

Information Commons – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Technology-Rich Environments

Multimedia Easy access

Multipurpose room with digital display and wireless keyboard for group work – Georgia Institute of Technology University of Texas at Dallas

Increased Access to Information

Central Hub Campus partners

Information Commons – University of Toledo

What does this mean for Reed Library?

Learning Commons Mission • Create a unique learning hub integrating technology, information and expertise • Strengthen teaching, research and learning opportunities for SUNY Fredonia students, faculty, and staff Example of Mobile Helpdesk Univ. of KY

Goals of the Learning Commons • To create partnerships • To create areas for faculty to collaborate • To create flexible spaces for teaching and learning • To provide information services to the wide range of users in a variety of formats • To create an environment that is non-territorial and without boundaries

Potential Partners in the Commons • ITS • OSCAR • FACE • Veterans Affairs • School of Music • School of Education • Learning Center • Library • Career Services • Counseling Center • Media Center • Professional Development Center • Student Accounts • Registrar • Others?

Some partners, such as the Learning Center and the Professional Development Center would be housed in the library. Others would provide a scheduled time/place to provide services during the times of the semester that demand would be highest.

Let’s move teaching and learning into the 21

st

Century