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Article
Introducing Learning Commons Functionality into a Traditional Reference Setting
Electronic Journal of Academic & Special Librarianship
(2008)
Abstract
For the past decade the University Libraries at The University of Akron has been modifying and enhancing its services in response to changing technologies and user needs, as well as evolving campus strategies. Library efforts centered on service excellence and student success have played a leading role in the inclusion of a planned learning commons as one of the key strategic initiatives of the University. At this time the learning commons concept has been fully developed, while the proposed building renovation plan is underway. The Library, however, is utilizing key opportunities in the present to integrate learning commons functionality into its existing reference service. This article is intended as a resource to other reference departments also in the midst of planned learning commons or that are aspiring to incorporate some aspects of commons service models into their existing services.
Keywords
- Academic Libraries,
- Reference Services,
- Learning Commons,
- Information Technology,
- Cooperation,
- Collaboration,
- Service Models,
- Library Management
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer 2008
Citation Information
Jeffrey A Franks. "Introducing Learning Commons Functionality into a Traditional Reference Setting" Electronic Journal of Academic & Special Librarianship Vol. 9 Iss. 2 (2008) ISSN: 1704-8532 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeffrey_franks/6/