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The Unspace Case: Developing A Maker Movement In A Multipurpose, Flexible Space, Library Setting, Craig E. Shepherd, Cassandra Kvenild, Shannon M. Smith, Alan Buss Jun 2017

The Unspace Case: Developing A Maker Movement In A Multipurpose, Flexible Space, Library Setting, Craig E. Shepherd, Cassandra Kvenild, Shannon M. Smith, Alan Buss

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

This paper presents the ongoing design, development, and implementation of a K-16 maker movement centered around a joint public school/university library whose minimal dedicated space has expanded opportunities for public participation, partnerships, and shared resources. As the library sought to circulate STEM resources for K-9 teachers and students in 2011, University instructors were seeking opportunities for preservice teachers to interact meaningfully with authentic, technology-rich environments. These separate endeavors coalesced over time to form a robust community of various school, university, and public stakeholders focused on mathematics and science learning. Because the space was not bound to a single physical location, …


Library E-Learning Tools: Developing Student Research Skills, Erin Davis, Teagan Eastman May 2017

Library E-Learning Tools: Developing Student Research Skills, Erin Davis, Teagan Eastman

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

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Simplifying The Library Experience: Better Serving Regional Campus Users, Alex J. Sundt, Teagan Eastman, Erin Davis Jan 2017

Simplifying The Library Experience: Better Serving Regional Campus Users, Alex J. Sundt, Teagan Eastman, Erin Davis

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

Are you struggling to understand the needs of library users on at your institution’s regional campuses or centers? Learn how to design usability test strategies to gather information on distance users’ research habits and how to use the data to better tailor online library services to meet their needs.