Learning Commons at HKUST Library

Edward SpodickIT and Services Infrastructure Manager

Gabi WongLearning Commons Manager

Learning Commons Accelerates Library Transformation

Context and information

How Learning Commons accelerates changes at HKUST Library

The ultimate power source for the transition

The Learning Commons Context

New learning modes

New technology

New generation

The Push

4-year program

The Pull

More group work

More multimedia

More presentations

Active learning

Mobile communication

Mobile learning

Collection going digital

Our students

New program structure

Users population growth

Campus-wide building extension

The Changing Library

Create more study rooms

Pilot Information Commons in 2006

Plan more presentation facilities and

services

Expand IC in 2009 Finish Library Extension in 2011

Open Learning Commons in 2012

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Learning Commons Facts and Figures

• 1,800 sq. m.

• ~ 550 seats

• 17 Group Study Rooms

Space

• 2 E-Learning Classrooms

• Tutorial Spaces

Teaching Venues

• Windows PCs and Macs

• Interactive Projectors

• Touch-screen PC

• Networked copiers

Technology

• Production Studio

• Editing Suites

• Graphics Workshop

• Operated by PTC

Creative Media Zone

• Relaxing furniture

• Vending machines

Refreshment Zone

Space Accessible: 102 hours/weekOpen to 6am in exam period

Learning Commons Features

Technology-rich

environment for teaching and learning

Integrated hub of student

services

A variety of spaces

Social and refreshment

areas

Late hours access

capability

How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?

Reach out actively to our community

Rejuvenate staff profile

Reposition Library in the new learning landscape

Reaching OutConsultation• Meetings• Visits• Focus groups• Open forums

Partnerships• Media production facilities and

expertise from Publishing Technology Center

• Others being formed

Promotion Tours• Jan – Feb 2012• Close to 30 tours; 200 people

from different units/departments• Students orientation

Generated interest

Established collaboration

Initiated on-going discussion

Collaborations Established

Career programs for students Tutorial Pilot Computer center service outpost Library space for language

programs

Collaboration Ideas Being Explored

Computer bridging courses Students’ artworks display Capstone project support Media support for students’ service learning Arts events Making e-learning objects Popular science events Showcase for students recruitment Personal development programs, …..

How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?

Reach out actively to our community

Rejuvenate staff profile

Reposition Library in the new learning landscape

Library Staff Redeployment

Management: Facilities, space, services

Development: Partnership, learning service, assessment

Support: systems and administration

Service points: LC Information Desk + IC Help Desk

Student Helpers and Security Guards

Information Commons Help Desk (G/F) : 91 hours / week

Service Points Staff Hours

Learning Commons Information Desk (LG1): 97 hours / week

Library staff: 40 hours (41%)

Student helpers: 57 hours (59%)

Security Guard: daily 3-11 pm

Library staff: 44 hours (48%)

Student helpers: 47 hours (52%)

Mobilizing

Cataloging, Acquisitions

Reference

Systems

Administration

Access

Collection Development, U. Archives

Learning Commons

Team

Boost up Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

Information

Technology

Communi-cation

Leadership

Training Continues

Staff takes up Challenges

Service front

Supervisory

Technology

New programs

Partners

Library Team Is

Energized in spiritUpgraded in skills

Rejuvenated

How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?

Reach out actively to our community

Rejuvenate staff profile

Reposition Library in the new learning landscape

Eye-opening Library and Librarians

High quality space

Good technology management

The platform for synergy

The stage for active learning

Communication,

Collaboration

Critical Thinkin

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Creativity

Information Literacy

Media literacy

Life and Career Skills

A Demonstration of “Commons”

…. or, one good interpretation of it.

How do we use Learning Commons as an Accelerator for Library Transformation?

Reach out actively to our community

Rejuvenate staff profile

Reposition Library in the new learning landscape

ActiveUpgrading

Energized

Reposition

Rejuvenate

Reaching Out

Taking up Challenge

Learning Commons is Powered by the Whole Crew of Library Staff

Boost Up

Every Library Colleague is Involved

Thank you

Edward Spodick, Gabi WongHKUST Library

http://library.ust.hk/lc/