UID:
edoccha_9960073215802883
Umfang:
1 online resource (437 pages) :
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illustrations
ISBN:
1-78063-124-3
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1-84334-313-4
Serie:
Chandos Information Professional Series
Inhalt:
This book examines successfully planned and implemented learning commons at several different academic institutions around the world. These case studies provide a methodology for effective planning, implementation and assessment. Practical information is provided on how to collaborate with campus stakeholders, estimate budgeting and staffing and determine the equipment, hardware and software needs. Also provided are memoranda of understandings (MOUs), planning checklists and assessment tools. This book reflects a unifying focus on both the evolution of learning commons to learning spaces and t
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Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Learning Commons: Evolution and Collaborative Essentials; Copyright; Contents; List of figures, tables and box; Preface; About the authors; 1 From Information Commons to Learning Commons and learning spaces: an evolutionary context; The evolution of the Commons conception; Campus advancement of library centrality; Learning space design elements; Learning assessment principles; References; Additional reading; 2 Circle of service: a collaborative Information Commons planning model; Introduction; Scenario for change; Commons emerging from larger transformation processes
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Surfacing the Commons conceptGeneral issues; Preliminary planning (or getting the party started); Creating a vision and guiding principles; The circle of service model; Proof of concept budgetary strategy; Creating the buzz; Early indicators of success; The Commons - phase two; Focused planning; Agreements and policies; The circle of service spreads; Research and inspiring spaces; Planning for the virtual Commons; Extending the circle of service; Notes; Appendix A; Planning checklist; Appendix B; Planning collaborative spaces in libraries I.Q. (institutional quotient)
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3 The Information Commons at the University of Calgary: building on collaboration - a case studyIntroduction; Background; Lesson 1: review and preparation pay off; Lesson 2: include all partners from the beginning of planning; Lesson 3: focus your planning on user needs Lesson; Lesson 4: take time to buildrelationships; Lesson 5: hire the expertise you need to get the job done, do not try to do it all yourself; Lesson 6: communication, communication, communication; Lesson 7: if you can't find what you want, create your own Lesson; Lesson 8: make the space comfortable, do not cheap out
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Lesson 9: keep control of the features of your space that will allow you to meet the goals of your planLesson 10: allow the users to choose their own space for their own use; Lesson 11: leadership is necessary at all levels; Lesson 12: be prepared to change and to create new service models; Lesson 13: technology is not the driver of the service model but rather reflects the service goals; Lesson 14: be prepared to evaluate and change your plans once operations have begun
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Lesson 15: have a collaborative operational process in place that includes the opportunity for problem solving and decision-makingLesson 16: ensure continuous learning among staff and students alike; Lesson 17: pay attention to the service, be ready to change; Future of the commons: the Taylor Family Digital Library; Conclusion; References and further reading; Appendix A; Information Commons Planning Document; Desired outcome: skills; Desired outcome: information; Desired outcome: support; Desired outcome: access to facilities; Planning document further reading; Appendix B
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Information Commons Student Navigator Position
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-84334-312-6
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-306-39787-1
Sprache:
Englisch
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