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The Research Commons:

This article discusses the principles, MOU process, mission, iterations, and strengths of the Research Commons in planning library space and services for faculty and graduate students.

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The Research Commons:

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  1. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Patricia A. Steele Dean of University Libraries  Carolyn Walters Executive Associate Dean of Libraries December 11, 2007

  2. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Principles for the Use of Library Space • Supports the mission • Provides services and collections for library users • Gives priority to library/research related services and operations • Libraries may decline to reallocate space or partner when a higher priority is evident • A MOU will be written and executed when Libraries agree to partner or provide space for campus use • Guidelines employed for use of the library lobby or other library space to support campus and university activities

  3. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students MOU Process • Define Partnership • Set Parameters • Allow for Win-win • Review Annually “A well-crafted MOU that allows for flexibility in ongoing decision making by service stakeholders permits partnerships to evolve and mature and creates the avenue for continued success and innovation.” (Walters and Van Gordon, “Get it in writing: MOUs and library/IT partnerships,” Reference Services Review)

  4. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Research Commons • Mission The Research Commons will blend technology and traditional resources to serve as a center for a range of scholarly activities from collaborative digital projects to individual scholarship. Library and technical experts will provide the services and technical infrastructure to support faculty and graduate student research and community building.

  5. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students First Iteration • Task force appointed in 2004 • Hurdles • Potential partners included in planning process which resulted in a disconnect of expectations regarding vision and space • Suite of services confined to first floor of East Tower • Funding

  6. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Second Iteration • Task force appointed in 2007 • Clearing Hurdles • Potential partners excluded from planning process—Libraries able to articulate a clear vision • Suite of services to exist throughout the entire East Tower— including collections • Proposal and vision submitted to key partners—University Information Technology Services, Office of the VP for Research, University Graduate School

  7. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Why the Research Commons? • Rethink how libraries will be viewed in the future • Offer support at one central campus location • Provide space for collaboration and information-sharing • Introduce existing tools and techniques • Share expertise of librarians and technologists to introduce the vast information resources available • Complement Information Commons which support undergraduates

  8. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Established Strengths • The Research Commons leverages three established strengths: Infrastructure Information Resources Expertise

  9. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students

  10. Research Commons: Open Meeting

  11. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students First Floor • Focus: Introduction to RC services, specialized reference services, circulation, and computing support

  12. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Scholars Lab • Focus: E-text, scanning, digital media and research computing support.

  13. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Floors 2, 4-11 • Focus: Collections and centers of expertise with the appropriate staff and services to support research.

  14. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students URLs • Principles for Use of Library Space: http://www.indiana.edu/~libadmin/Principles_for_Use_of_Library_Space.pdf • RC Concept: http://www.indiana.edu/~libadmin/RC_Concept.pdf • RC Service Components: http://www.indiana.edu/~libadmin/RC_Service_Components.pdf • RC Floor Map: http://www.indiana.edu/~libadmin/RC_Floor_Map.pdf • RC Services by Floor: http://www.indiana.edu/~libadmin/RC_Services_by_Floor.pdf

  15. The Research Commons: Planning Library Space and Services for Faculty and Graduate Students Questions ?

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