The Changing Student, The Changing Library

1. The Changing Student,The Changing Library Joel A. Cohen, Ph. D.Associate Vice President for Library and Information Services

2. Library last renovated in 1988Why change now? A Confluence of: • Emphasis on engaged learning to foster retention improvements • Changing technology • Student/faculty social and intellectual needs changing • Changing paradigm for libraries • Changing instructional paradigm toward group projects • Consistent student requests for extended schedule study space • New synergies among academic units such as the Center for Teaching Excellence, Information Technology Services, and the Tutoring Center • Successes in attracting students & faculty result in increased wear & tear

3. Changing Technology • Technology revolution in the library • Most access to journals and other research is online • Access to the extended Connect NY collection (8 million volumes) is through an online catalog • Assignments are dependent on word and media (e.g. video, audio) processing and Internet technology Full Text Holdings

4. The Canisius College John Doe Learning Commons Learning Commons: a space that brings together library, technology, and academic support services in an environment that fosters informal collaborative work, and social interaction. The Learning Commons would encourage collaborative work and learning, and support our students while they adjust to college life and help them to succeed in their academic endeavors.

5. Goals • Improve student learning and retention. • Update the library to assist with 21st century scholarship while still supporting traditional methods. • Improve interaction among faculty, staff, and students. • Create an environment that will draw students into the library • Create appropriate learning spaces to support student and faculty.

6. Tutoring Center International Training Curriculum Canisius has created a tutor-training program that follows the guidelines set by the College Reading and Learning Association. Librarian-in-Residence is available once a week to assist with research-based academic needs. Forming Your Foundation for the Future — Workshops for Life Workshops for Life are part of an innovative hands-on program offered through SASS that cover a variety of academic skills to help students to become lifelong learners.

10. A Work in Progress 1988-2009 Today

11. A Work in Progress

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14. Increasing Numbers-Increasing Wear & Tear

15. Our wish list New carpeting - we have a patchwork of different Types of carpeting  (in different stages of fading) throughout the library and it overshadows every change we have made Windows- New window treatments - the vertical blinds are outdated and falling apart; some window seals are failing. Collaborative learning spaces and Tutoring Center. Compact shelving - moving the rest of the book collection to the lower level would open up more space for collaborative learning space on the main level. New furniture – Students are using what we have but more tables and computer chairs are needed.  We have recycled old furniture but there is a limited supply and not everything fits our needs New ceiling treatment-Both lighting grids and ceilings need updating A Faculty Resource Center that would bring the Faculty Technology Services office and the Center for Teaching Extended operating hours

16. The Competition √ √ Tier one Help Desk has been moved, but remaining Help Desk Operations are in Wehle Technology Center

17. Research & Information Commons – Daemen College More photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/daemencollege/sets/72157622967123288/