Welcome to the 21st Century

“Your” Library

What was your college library like…-Space-Seating-Available resources?

What do you wish was different about your library?

Introducing the “Learning Commons”

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

Common Elements

• Social Learning• Diversity of Function• Flexible Use• Technology-rich• Greater Access to Information

Social Learning Environment

Group study rooms Collaborative work

Ohio University

Diversity of Function

Quiet, group, and individual study Choice based on needs

Computing/Laptop/Group Study – Georgia Institute of Technology

Colorado College

Flexible Use

Customizable Moveable

Information Commons – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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

Increased Access to Information

Central Hub Campus partners

Information Commons – University of Toledo

What does this mean for

Reed Library?

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

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

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.

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