Learning commons: Bridging the academic and student affairs divide to enhance learning across campus

Schmidt, Nancy J.; Kaufman, Janet

doi:10.1016/j.resstr.2006.12.002

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“…The literature reports two primary forms of data gathering for learning commons: interview/observation of best practices and purposive surveys of patrons 44,45,46,47,48,49 . A survey is a structured set of questions designed to elicit descriptions of characteristics representing feelings, attitudes, perceptions, or experiences 50 .…”

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Using a Student-Generated Survey to Inform Planning For a User-focused Learning Commons

Weiner

2017

Educ. Lib.

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A master's comprehensive University is planning a learning commons to support undergraduate learning. The planning process included a literature review, site visits to commons, consultations with experts in the field, discussions with campus specialists, and surveys of patrons. The literature reports two primary forms of data gathering for learning commons: interview/observation and purposive surveys. This report describes the findings of a survey conducted to determine students' perceptions of services relevant in learning commons. The findings indicated that the students wanted help with their information processing needs. IntroductionTo support undergraduate learning at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the Library planned a learning commons as part of an extensive renovation project. The planning process included a review of the education and library literature, site visits to existing commons, consultations with experts in the field, involvement of key campus stakeholders, and survey data. This article is a report of a pilot survey conducted to engage students in the planning process and identify their needs related to a learning commons from a student perspective. This survey was developed and administered with the assistance of undergraduate students in introductory statistics courses.

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Using a Student-Generated Survey to Inform Planning For a User-focused Learning Commons

Weiner

2017

Educ. Lib.

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“…3 This kind of learning commons model requires a collaborative effort that draws on the expertise of librarians, educationalists, and technology staff to help students maximize their learning, writing, research, and use of technology". 22…”

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“…Over the last ten years, various forms of collaboration between student and academic affairs have resulted in opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom setting. 22 The Changes and new experiments in the teaching-learning-research methodologies have impacted the Library concept tremendously and as Bennett quotes "move in higher education ways from a teaching culture and towards a culture of learning". 4 "First-year experience programs, leadership initiatives, learning communities, and service learning opportunities are some examples of programs that engage faculty, staff, and students as partners in creating purposeful learning activities.…”

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“…New additions to this list are "learning commons" initiatives that model effective collaborative partnerships between student affairs and libraries to support learning both inside and outside the classroom. 22 When the question is asked, how libraries position themselves in this academic climate, it is clear that the changes to user patterns and the availability of new tools require that libraries keep pace. Creating a learning common is one of how libraries are responding.…”

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Setting up a Learning Commons in the Library Phase 1: a case of Atmiya Group of Institutions

Tank¹

2018

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“…On the other hand, the University of Guelph Learning Commons demonstrates a model of non-library-centric services. Through its partnership effort, it "brings student affairs professionals and librarians together to offer students a coherent and integrated approach to learning, writing, research and technology support" (Schmidt and Kaufman, 2007). The HKUST IC started as a humble pilot project, arising from an adjustment in the Library space and organization structure.…”

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Piloting an information commons at HKUST Library

Wong

2009

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to present the experience of piloting an information commons at a major academic library in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach -At the pilot phase, assessment is crucial. The article reports how the HKUST Library monitors usage and conducted satisfaction surveys to identify users' needs, expose strengths and weaknesses of the service, and set direction for future development.Findings -The assessment data reveal users' needs and behaviors. Such information helps the Library to refine the existing service, and compose a sound proposal for expansion. The experience cumulated through the pilot also forms the basis of future planning. Originality/value -The experience that HKUST tested the concept of commons using a pilot phase, guided by its assessment program, may have reference value to other commons projects.

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Learning commons: Bridging the academic and student affairs divide to enhance learning across campus

Cited by 35 publications

References 4 publications

Using a Student-Generated Survey to Inform Planning For a User-focused Learning Commons

Using a Student-Generated Survey to Inform Planning For a User-focused Learning Commons

Setting up a Learning Commons in the Library Phase 1: a case of Atmiya Group of Institutions

Piloting an information commons at HKUST Library

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