University Libraries as Active Learning Spaces Dina Vyortkina, PhD Head of Instructional Technology Nazarbayev University 1
Overview • • • •
Changing roles of university libraries Trends and issues Possibilities Steelcase demonstration (atrium)
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To Support You • https://goo.gl/At2JYE
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Why University Libraries Are Still Important? 1. convenient hub 2. socialization 3. motivation 4. collaboration 5. resource rich 6. safe 7. relevant collections 8. distraction free 9. service 10. ambiance Cohen, A. (2013). Library incubator. Available at http://www.acohen.com/blog/?tag=digital-campus 4
Survey Results • Thank you! • Responses: 41 • Results available at DV’s Diigo
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Motivation for Change 1. Expectations of users (faculty and students) 2. Expectations of employers 3. Pedagogical shift 4. Advancement in technology and access to information 5. Changing roles of librarians 6. Changes in the role of the library 6
21st Century Skills
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Pedagogy Shift • • • • • •
Blended and flipped learning Distance learning Project-based learning Problem-based learning Active learning Other
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What’s Wrong with These Pictures?
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Common Characteristics • • • • • • • • •
Center of the University One stop shop Multifunctional Formal and informal Flexible Technology enabled Collaborative Conducive to active learning Changes in – Services – Facilities – Space
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Overall Trends Changes in – Services – Facilities – Space
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Changes in Services and Facilities • Hosting University services • Offering new academic services • Providing non-academic services, but contributing to overall success
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Changes in Services and Facilities • Hosting University services – – – – – – – – –
IT helpdesk Statistics or Math helpdesk Language lab Writing Center Communication Studio GIS labs Game lab Career Services Center Ethics lab 18
Changes in Services and Facilities • Offering new academic services – Data visualization room – Multimedia Studio – Digital Humanities Center – Instructional support and digital literacy
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No limit! • • • • • • •
Stress relief room Meditation room Massage therapy Coffee/snacks shops Puppy room during finals Sports corner (balance balls, treadmill) Student lounge 20
Faculty Office Hours in the Library • New concept • One stop shop
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Changes in Space
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University of California - LA
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Active Learning Space in the Library • From reading and storing to active learning • From places for stuff to places for people • Examples – UW – VT
• Nazarbayev University – Renovating existing spaces – New extension design 25
NU Plans
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New NU Library Extension See the floor plans
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fixed technology computer commons
multi media center
collaborative team collaboration
touch down
circulation/ coffee bar
social
individual
browse
reference reflection zones
graduate commons graduate study rooms
lobby, cafĂŠ, lounge
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open area
focused study carrels
mobile technology
ecosystem Steelcase Educational Research
Time to Act! • • • • •
Reflect Use resources Scale up (or down!) Not everything has to be expensive Paradigm shift: students, faculty, library staff
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