Linking the Information Commons to Learning - The Diigo Meta page

• 14 Oct 09
  

  Jim Rawson
  • What exactly is an information commons? Just a new name that institutions give to renovated library spaces? A library reference area that has been spruced up with new furniture and equipped with a large number of computer workstations?
• 04 May 09
  

  Vicki Reed

  library information

• 02 May 09
  

  Mary Schwander

  EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Information Commons is a suggested term for renovated library spaces.

  informationliteracy information_literacy libraries Library2.0 21stcenturylearning

• 01 May 09
  

  Michelle Krill

  learningspaces library

  • I see that one rationale for the Commons is to "get the students to the library." In our case, it has been very effective in attracting students…our gate count was 110 percent higher…so, it will attract students. But that begs the question?once they are in the building, what do we do with them? How do we engage them? The rationale for the learning commons, in my view, is that, properly designed, implemented, and operated, it will enhance student learning and scholarship. That is the real challenge, and the real goal, of the learning commons.³
  • Information commons have drawn students by offering environments that address their needs,⁴ bringing together technology, content, and services in a physical space that results in an environment different from that of a typical library.
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  • • The technology in an information commons is intentionally more pervasive than in most traditional academic libraries.
    • In an information commons, the underlying philosophy is to provide users with a seamless work environment so that they may access, manage, and produce information all at the same workstation.

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