Copyright (c) 2009 Providence College All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications Recent documents in Library Commons en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:23:43 PDT 3600 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/23 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/23 Wed, 27 May 2009 08:23:39 PDT These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY. David Murray Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/22 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/22 Wed, 27 May 2009 08:04:00 PDT These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY. Gail Wood Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/21 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/21 Wed, 27 May 2009 07:29:13 PDT These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY. Randall L. Ericson Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/20 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/20 Tue, 26 May 2009 14:14:41 PDT These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Bailey presented the keynote address. D. Russell Bailey Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/19 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/19 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:48:38 PDT The Commons has evolved in higher education to include the Student Commons (Information and Learning Commons) and the Faculty Commons (Teaching and Research Commons). This presentation provides an overview and details of the development and expansion of the Student and Faculty Commons concepts, recent trends, and the varieties of administrative models functioning today. The presentation provides a guide to use the Commons as an organizing principle for collaboration across higher education. D. Russell Bailey Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/18 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/18 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:13:28 PST The Commons concept, developed in the early 1990's, has evolved over time, taking different shapes and involving different resources and services as it has evolved, including the Information Commons, the Learning Commons, the Library Commons and the Research Commons. There are numerous similarities among the various iterations of the Commons and some clear differences. This presentation describes the basic foci and components of the Commons, found in most all iterations. The presentation then delineates and describes the variations among the different types of Commons as they move from library-centric and tactical initiatives to institution-wide and strategic. The Information-, Learning- and Library-Commons are designed primarily with students (mostly undergraduate) in mind. The Research Commons is designed with upper-level graduate students, faculty and researchers in minds. Examples of each type of Commons will be provided, as well as links to collections of Commons implementations, resources and bibliographies. D. Russell Bailey Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/16 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/16 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:27:21 PDT In September 2005, Wesleyan University Library, Information Technology Services, and the Student Academic Resources Network (SARN), an umbrella organization for a variety of services, premiered a prototype Information Commons in Olin Library. Technology assistance, traditional reference, writing tutors and information about academic support services are now in one place, providing one-stop shopping for students. Workstations in the Commons facilitate group and individual work, with or without technology, while fitting aesthetically into a grand space combining traditional and modern elements. Some features of the Commons have been immediately successful, while others are changing to increase usage. Reference staff and student technology consultants work well together and group study is common, but the SARN peer advisors have had to do continual outreach to publicize hidden services. Although envisioned as a prototype group instruction area, faculty has yet to use the Commons as such. The uniqueness of Wesleyan's information commons, in some ways a virtual commons has created this need for ongoing changes and discussions between departments to clarify budget and management issues. The lessons learned will be applied to plans for an expansion of the Commons. Dale Lee Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/15 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/15 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:15:39 PDT Fall 2006 saw the opening of the Learning Commons at Lamson Library at Plymouth State University. Almost immediately, gates counts jumped and the once traditional library was abuzz with activity. By doing a minor remodel of the 10-year old library structure and utilizing existing staff, a dynamic partnership was created. This presentation covers the 16 month-long project that saw a unique marriage between two key departments, the Library and Information Technology Services, with additional collaboration of other student services areas. It discusses how PSU, was able to build on current trends in Libraries, Technology and Higher Education and make our Commons uniquely Plymouth. Elaine S. Allard Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/14 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/14 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:09:13 PDT Providing a collaborative learning space with appropriate services and resources for our undergraduate clientele, but with just two physical rooms, a limited budget and the commons concept to guide our decisions, was challenging. The context and mission of the Library within the University were important considerations and the theoretical and practical drivers for change as they relate to our goals and aims will be examined. Creativity in the use of space and clear, focused project management were also key factors in creating a successful Commons environment. The results of the changes made, and an assessment and evaluation of the project will be presented. Elizabeth Tilley Library science http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/13 http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/lib_publications/13 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:59:39 PDT The term commons has been used in library, information and technology parlance since before 1990: the Information - Learning - Knowledge - Research - Library - Creative - Patent Commons. Most uses of these terms refer to some combination of the continuum of high-touch high-tech patron services. Most Commons' are focused intensely on patron needs, however defined, and housed in, or proximous to, a library. Some are new facilities, well-planned and financed, elaborately implemented, and well-resourced. Some, at the other end of the spectrum, are more concept than physical reality, but still provide, however minimally or incrementally, some of the same continuum of resources focused on patron needs. This presentation seeks to explicate the constituent Commons spirit as it arises, however minimal, incremental, unique and uncommon. D. Russell Bailey Library science