Repurposing Space-Q9

To what extent are other academic support services physically and organizationally connected with the library? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Repurposing Space-Q8

To what extent does the library include a “learning commons” with comfortable space for collaboration, study and access to computer and network resources? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Repurposing Space-Q7

To what extent has the library implemented a regular deaccession/weeding cycle? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Staff Notes from Nov. 14, 2012

Library employees may find the notes from the employee follow up discussion on Nov. 14 on the staff drive at U:LibraryFutures\ or via Sharepoint.

Comments and questions on the presentation can be added to the comments section below.

Repurposing Space-Q6

To what extent are print acquisitions planned in coordination with consortia partners to reduce duplicate holdings? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Learning Space Toolkit

The following message was forwarded to the CNI-ANNOUNCE list serve by Joan Lippincott.

I'm reposting this announcement from our colleagues at NCSU. The Toolkit is a rich resource devised to assist institutions with the planning process for new types of learning spaces, especially informal (non-classroom) spaces. I was pleased to serve on the advisory committee for this project. I hope you'll check out the website.
-Joan Lippincott, CNI

We are happy to announce the release of the Learning Space Toolkit.

The Learning Space Toolkit is a freely available resource designed to support the full lifecycle of a learning space design project, from defining the goals and needs to designing the space to supporting it. By using the Toolkit, institutions will be better equipped to orchestrate the planning process so that learners are better supported and spaces, technology, and services are effective. (Video overview)

Please check out the Toolkit and send us your ideas and reactions. There are feedback links on the website or you can email us directly atinfo@learningspacetoolkit.org.

We are also interested in hearing about your institution's informal learning spaces. Please submit one or more of your spaces for consideration as featured examples in the Toolkit. If you would like to nominate an excellent space that we shouldn't overlook, there is a link on the Space Browser tool.

Thank you,

The Learning Space Toolkit Team
North Carolina State University Libraries and DELTA, brightspot strategy, Strategy Plus at AECOM

The Learning Space Toolkit project is made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Repurposing Space-Q5

To what extent does the library leverage shared storage space with other regional libraries and de-duplicate holdings across institutions? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?