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Learning Commons at HKUST Library. Edward Spodick IT and Services Infrastructure Manager Gabi Wong Learning Commons Manager. Learning Commons Accelerates L ibrary T ransformation. The Learning Commons Context. New learning modes. 4-year program. More group work.
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Learning Commons at HKUST Library Edward Spodick IT and Services Infrastructure Manager Gabi Wong Learning Commons Manager
The Learning Commons Context New learning modes 4-year program More group work Users population growth New technology Mobile communication More presentations New program structure Mobile learning More multimedia New generation Our students Active learning Collection going digital Campus-wide building extension The Push The Pull
Learning Commons Facts and Figures Space Accessible: 102 hours/week Open to 6am in exam period
How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?
Reaching Out • Generated interest • Established collaboration • Initiated on-going discussion
Collaborations Established • Careerprograms for students • Tutorial Pilot • Computer center service outpost • Library space for language programs
Collaboration Ideas Being Explored • Computer bridging courses • Students’ artworks display • Capstone project support • Media support for students’ service learning • Arts events • Making e-learning objects • Popular science events • Showcase for students recruitment • Personal development programs, • …..
How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?
Library Staff Redeployment Student Helpers and Security Guards
Service Points Staff Hours • Information Commons Help Desk (G/F) : 91hours / week • Library staff: 44 hours (48%) • Student helpers: 47 hours (52%) • Learning Commons Information Desk (LG1): 97hours / week • Library staff: 40 hours (41%) • Student helpers: 57 hours (59%) Security Guard: daily 3-11 pm
Mobilizing Learning Commons Team
Boost up Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Training Continues
Staff takes up Challenges Service front Partners Technology Supervisory New programs
How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?
Eye-opening Library and Librarians Life and Career Skills Media literacy Critical Thinking Communication, Collaboration Creativity Information Literacy
A Demonstration of “Commons” …. or, one good interpretation of it.
How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?
Learning Commons is Powered by the Whole Crew of Library Staff Every Library Colleague is Involved Energized Taking up Challenge Upgrading Reposition Active Reaching Out Rejuvenate Boost Up
Thank you Edward Spodick, Gabi Wong HKUST Library http://library.ust.hk/lc/