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SPACE THE FUTURE FRONTIER Don Albrecht Jennifer S. Kutzik Colorado State University Libraries

SPACE THE FUTURE FRONTIER Don Albrecht Jennifer S. Kutzik Colorado State University Libraries. Our Enterprise. CSU enrollment = 24,700 Academic research library 109 faculty/staff, 106 student workers Major space expansion started 1994. Sheet Flow Disaster - 1997. Our Enterprise.

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SPACE THE FUTURE FRONTIER Don Albrecht Jennifer S. Kutzik Colorado State University Libraries

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  1. SPACE THE FUTURE FRONTIERDon AlbrechtJennifer S. KutzikColorado State University Libraries Computers in Libraries 2005

  2. Our Enterprise • CSU enrollment = 24,700 • Academic research library • 109 faculty/staff, 106 student workers • Major space expansion started 1994 Computers in Libraries 2005

  3. Sheet Flow Disaster - 1997 Computers in Libraries 2005

  4. Our Enterprise • Space expansion completed 1998 • Currently planning future space use Computers in Libraries 2005

  5. Welcome to the Mother Ship • Five floors in Morgan (main) Library • Electronic Information Commons (EIC) • – 240 workstations • 3 teaching labs totaling 70 workstations • 4 assistive technology rooms • 2 “smart” group study rooms • 9 group study rooms • 6 scanning workstations • 2 open workstations Computers in Libraries 2005

  6. Space Appeal • Location • Architecture • Focal points • Color • Amenities • Open space Computers in Libraries 2005

  7. What’s The Mission? • Accommodate change • Emphasis on technology • Individual study habits • Collaborative learning • Assistive technology demands • Preserve personal space • Provide group space Computers in Libraries 2005

  8. Significant Debates • Relaxing food & noise rules • Start a laptop checkout service • Add productivity tools to EIC Computers in Libraries 2005

  9. Pros Matches desires More inviting Director wants it Cons Affect on facility Noise/food cops Staff resistance Relaxing Food & Noise Rules Results: • Staff flocks to coffee cart • Facility still clean enough • Enforcement not problematic • Patron usage increases Computers in Libraries 2005

  10. Pros Matches needs Bragging rights Director wants it Cons Theft & abuse Connectivity issues Tech Support cost Checkout Laptop Service • Results: • Overwhelming support by students • Expanded from 20 to 120 laptops • Theft and abuse not significant • Major Tech Support & Circulation issues Computers in Libraries 2005

  11. Pros Strong user demand Can’t block e-mail Success of laptops Director wants it Cons Staff resistance Loss of EIC focus Lack of equipment Tech Support issues Add Productivity Tools to EIC Results: • Overwhelming usage by students • Positioned to support campus technology • PC security has become a major issue • Significant Tech Support issues Computers in Libraries 2005

  12. Lessons Learned What Worked For CSU • Checkout laptop service (at a cost) • Wireless computing (at a cost) Computers in Libraries 2005

  13. Adjacent Spaces • Electronic Information Labs are adjacent to the Electronic Information Center • Labs are opened for general use as needed Computers in Libraries 2005

  14. What Worked For CSU • Relaxing food and noise rules • More group study rooms • More assistive technology Computers in Libraries 2005

  15. Gate Count vs. Enrollment Computers in Libraries 2005

  16. Lessons Learned What Did Not Work For CSU • E-mail only workstations • Thin client workstations • Single assistive technology room • Laptops older than 3 years • Waiting until all questions were answered to move ahead Computers in Libraries 2005

  17. Future Frontiers • Continue laptop checkout service • Checkout portable projection kits • Continue group & quiet zones • Search for multiple-use public spaces Computers in Libraries 2005

  18. To Boldly Go … • Use of portable dividing walls? • Size of on-site collection? • Support/promote online chat? (chatty Ask-A-Librarian) • Hours of operation? Computers in Libraries 2005

  19. Where to put 2,000 more seats? Computers in Libraries 2005

  20. Space: The Future Frontier Don Albrecht Colorado State University Libraries 970.491.3423 Don.Albrecht@ColoState.Edu Jennifer S. Kutzik Colorado State University Libraries 970.491.2503 Jennifer.Kutzik@ColoState.Edu http://lib.colostate.edu/ Computers in Libraries 2005

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