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The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library. Michael Ridley Chief Information Officer and Chief Librarian Lynn Campbell Senior Development Manager. University of Guelph. Agenda. What is an “Academic Town Square?”

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The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

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  1. The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library Michael Ridley Chief Information Officer and Chief Librarian Lynn Campbell Senior Development Manager University of Guelph

  2. Agenda • What is an “Academic Town Square?” • What does it mean for advancement & development in academic libraries? • Questions, answers, examples & opportunities The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  3. Transformation ...... Again Warehouse to Knowledge Incubator Study Hall to Learning Commons Books & Journals to Scholarly Communications Web 1.0 to Lib 2.0 Local to International The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  4. Transformation ...... Again Heart of the University to Heart of the Community The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  5. Lectures, Lunches, Learning The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  6. Student Presentations The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  7. Art, Awards, Alumni The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  8. The Buzz of Learning The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  9. Beyond Literacy Classrooms The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  10. Leaders on Campus & Beyond The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  11. The Vision A place for contemplation, for active engagement and for the celebration of learning and research. A place where the various disciplines and constituencies of the University can be visible to one another, and can meet and interact to exchange ideas and perspectives thereby creating new areas of knowledge and understanding. The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  12. The Vision A place for contemplation, for active engagementand for the celebration of learning and research. A place where the various disciplines and constituencies of the University can be visible to one another, and can meet and interact to exchange ideas and perspectives thereby creating new areas of knowledge and understanding. The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  13. Advancement & Development “Fundraising is judged to be successful when it results in gifts that contribute to the strategic vision for the Library: gifts should free a library to achieve its goals rather than hamper or distract from its mission.” (Steele & Elder, 2000) The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  14. Results to Date Greater profile among faculty & senior administration Higher profile in community New role for professional librarians Enhanced contact with donors Increased demand for library space! The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  15. Next Steps Evolution of staffing Special events“Special events … assume an exorable force of their own, creating an atmosphere that sucks in our time and energy.” (Steele & Elder, 2000) Communications plan Capital campaign The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

  16. Questions? Observations? Michael Ridley Chief Information Officer and Chief Librarian Lynn Campbell Senior Development Manager For more information see the Library’s Integrated Plan: http://www.cio.uoguelph.ca/documents/LibraryIntegratedPlan2005.12.02.pdf The Academic Town Square: Evolving the Research Library

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