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Learning Commons at HKUST Library

Learning Commons at HKUST Library. Edward Spodick IT and Services Infrastructure Manager Gabi Wong Learning Commons Manager. Learning Commons Accelerates L ibrary T ransformation. The Learning Commons Context. New learning modes. 4-year program. More group work.

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Learning Commons at HKUST Library

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  1. Learning Commons at HKUST Library Edward Spodick IT and Services Infrastructure Manager Gabi Wong Learning Commons Manager

  2. Learning Commons AcceleratesLibrary Transformation

  3. The Learning Commons Context New learning modes 4-year program More group work Users population growth New technology Mobile communication More presentations New program structure Mobile learning More multimedia New generation Our students Active learning Collection going digital Campus-wide building extension The Push The Pull

  4. The Changing Library

  5. Learning Commons Timeline

  6. Learning Commons Facts and Figures Space Accessible: 102 hours/week Open to 6am in exam period

  7. Learning Commons Features

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

  9. Reaching Out • Generated interest • Established collaboration • Initiated on-going discussion

  10. Collaborations Established • Careerprograms for students • Tutorial Pilot • Computer center service outpost • Library space for language programs

  11. 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, • …..

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

  13. Library Staff Redeployment Student Helpers and Security Guards

  14. Service Points Staff Hours • Information Commons Help Desk (G/F) : 91hours / week • Library staff: 44 hours (48%) • Student helpers: 47 hours (52%) • Learning Commons Information Desk (LG1): 97hours / week • Library staff: 40 hours (41%) • Student helpers: 57 hours (59%) Security Guard: daily 3-11 pm

  15. Mobilizing Learning Commons Team

  16. Boost up Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Training Continues

  17. Staff takes up Challenges Service front Partners Technology Supervisory New programs

  18. Library Team Is

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

  20. Eye-opening Library and Librarians Life and Career Skills Media literacy Critical Thinking Communication, Collaboration Creativity Information Literacy

  21. A Demonstration of “Commons” …. or, one good interpretation of it.

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

  23. Learning Commons is Powered by the Whole Crew of Library Staff Every Library Colleague is Involved Energized Taking up Challenge Upgrading Reposition Active Reaching Out Rejuvenate Boost Up

  24. Thank you Edward Spodick, Gabi Wong HKUST Library http://library.ust.hk/lc/

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