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Spaces and Problems of All Shapes and SizesRobert Kelshian & Matthew Smith - American
UniversityJulie Reed - Johnson C. Smith UniversityDerek Malone - University of North Alabama
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University of North Alabama
University of North AlabamaWhat roadblocks have you encountered in planning or implementing changes in how space is allocated at your library?
We're never going to get a new building or additional add-on space, so we need to think hard about how to use what we have.
University of North AlabamaWhat kind of new spaces is your library looking to create and how will that space be created?
I'd love for us to create a research commons where faculty, faculty-librarians, and students can come together to collaborate on projects; where student work can be featured; and where these different groups can socialize.
University of North AlabamaOur Issue - Services offered in another space - The Commons (opened 2014)
University Success Center
Center for Writing Excellence
Math Learning Center
Tutorial Services
Testing Services
But, not our research consultations.
University of North Alabama
University of North AlabamaThus, we have a space issue that concerns:
no cross-collaboration with those support departments;
service awareness for research consultations;
sharing of resources with other support services.
University of North AlabamaWhat happened?
Conversation with the Success Center.
Asking about space/service availability.
Negotiating parameters with our faculty.
Opened “Collier in the Commons.”
Making the space “ours.”
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
University of North AlabamaResults:
More collaboration with Success Center departments;
Cross-referencing of services;
Lack of virtual awareness.
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Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith UniversityStorage
Built in 1999, we have 56,553 square feet and almost no storage; lots of wasted space
Classrooms
● Only one, seating about 30
● Other classroom is now a coffee shop
Exhibit
Permanent exhibit took up 10 computers and a large study area
Johnson C. SMith UniversityStudy rooms
Only four for groups; never seem to be enough; no other collaborative spaces
Computers
● Computer usage is very high; areas where students need the most assistance are far from the reference desk
Makerspace
● Our current big issue; planned to be much bigger than it will in reality; takes up most of first floor
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
Johnson C. SMith University
American University Library
Matt Smith, Circulation Services Manager, [email protected]
Rob Kelshian, Director of Access Services, [email protected]
Discuss with those around youWhat space problems do you have at your library?
What roadblocks have you encountered in planning or implementing space changes?
What kind of new spaces is your library looking to create?
Main SPACE ConcernsNOT ENOUGH!!!!
Storage
ADA/Accessibility issues
Making space work for different patron groups (public and academic)
Small size; no quiet space
Funding/budget
Poor infrastructure
Not enough study rooms; not enough event space
Circ and ref desk on different floors; how to merge?
Justifying space needs to administration
Students using space in weird/nontraditional ways
http://learningspacetoolkit.org/
Comments? Questions?Robert Kelshian & Matthew Smith - American
UniversityJulie Reed - Johnson C. Smith UniversityDerek Malone - University of North Alabama