Welcome to the 21 st Century

1. Welcome to the 21st Century

2. “Your” Library What was your college library like… Space Seating Available resources? What do you wish was different about your library?

3. Introducing the “Learning Commons”

4. 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

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

6. Social Learning Environment Group study rooms Collaborative work Ohio University

7. Diversity of Function Quiet, group, and individual study Choice based on needs Colorado College Computing/Laptop/Group Study – Georgia Institute of Technology

8. Flexible Use Customizable Moveable Information Commons – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

9. 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

10. Increased Access to Information Central Hub Campus partners Information Commons – University of Toledo

11. What does this mean for Reed Library?

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. Let’s move teaching and learning into the 21st Century