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Providence College Library + Commons: A Case Study, D. Russell Bailey
Providence College Library + Commons: A Case Study, D. Russell Bailey
D. Russell Bailey
Adapting concepts and experience from Information and Learning Commons, Providence College (PC) has developed a somewhat different model—organic (i.e., based on local library and institutional culture, needs, change-readiness; emerging in increments as opportunities arise, at a pace, at costs, and to degrees apropos institutional resources), hybrid (i.e., a seamless blend of services and resources, of new and high-tech with traditional and high-touch), and infused (i.e., the blend of services and resources is pushed out explicitly or implicitly into, and distributed among, all aspects of the physical and virtual library). PC’s Library+Commons incorporates resources and characteristics of Information and Learning Commons …
Forging Commons Partnerships, D. Russell Bailey
Forging Commons Partnerships, D. Russell Bailey
D. Russell Bailey
No abstract provided.
Information Commons: Staff Models & Staff Training, D. Russell Bailey
Information Commons: Staff Models & Staff Training, D. Russell Bailey
D. Russell Bailey
No abstract provided.
Designing Ics As Dynamic Learning Spaces For The Net Generation, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney
Designing Ics As Dynamic Learning Spaces For The Net Generation, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney
D. Russell Bailey
Library and Information Commons spaces and furnishings need to match the habits of a Net Generation student body by being as adaptable and flexible as the students who occupy them. Relaxed discussion and study areas, workspaces that expand or contract depending on need, and private or collaborative spaces with computers and other equipment can coexist in the same space.
From Information Commons To Learning Commons, D. Russell Bailey
From Information Commons To Learning Commons, D. Russell Bailey
D. Russell Bailey
The transformation of Information Commons to Learning Commons reflects a new paradigm in undergraduate education, a shift in learning theory from transmission of knowledge to creation of knowledge and self-direction in learning. Gain an increased clarity of Learning Commons concepts, definitions, problems, and possible solutions. Return to your institution with a better understanding of Learning Commons planning,implementation, assessment issues, and rationales.
Information Commons 101, D. Russell Bailey
Information Commons 101, D. Russell Bailey
D. Russell Bailey
Academic Library Information Commons leaders will provide nuts and bolts information for early-stage I.C. planners. Workshop and breakout sessions will lead to increased clarity of I.C. concepts and definitions; better understanding of the rationales and effectiveness of various I.C. models; better understanding of I.C. planning, implementation and assessment issues; increased clarity of I.C. problems and possible solutions; practical guidelines and preliminary planning and implementation documents.
Information Commons Issues And Trends: Voices From The Frontline, D. Russell Bailey
Information Commons Issues And Trends: Voices From The Frontline, D. Russell Bailey
Library Commons
Attendees at this ACRL panel were invited to increase their understanding of Information Commons (IC) concepts, models, planning, implementation and assessment. The event was a discussion panel with IC leaders regarding models that their libraries were developing, evolutionary processes their ICs have undergone, challenges and successes in the past years, and what the future holds.