Rae Helton Learning Commons Coordinator Ekstrom Library University of Louisville
Creating an LC with Existing Space How We Did It
Renovation Rethink Space Partnerships Collaboration
Why Partners? Continuous Improvement Achieve More with Less Collaborative Advantage Synergy
Events Timeline New Wing – Completed 2006 Phase I Completed – August 2007 Hired LC Coordinator – October 2007 Phase II Completed – April 2008 Digital Media Suite Dedication – 9/30/08
Ekstrom Library Learning Commons
•REACH Computer Resource Center •Classrooms •Group Study Rooms •Café and 24-Hr Study Area •Workstation Clusters •Laptop Loans •Wireless Access •Meeting & Event Spaces
•Learning Commons Computer Lab •Digital Media Suite •Green Screen Studio & Viewing Room •Writing Center •Quiet Study Lounge •Flexible Seating •Rolling Dry Erase Boards •Flexible Seating
Collections Lili P. Segal Memorial Theater Collection Commonwealth Center for the Humanities & Society The Criterion Collection Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Video Collection American Sign Language Appalshop Art Library Video Collections Audiocassettes Library of African Cinema
Movies Anyone? SGA Funded DVDs Circulates to students,
faculty and staff New releases, feature films, television series, documentaries
“If students aren’t taught the language of sound and images, shouldn’t they be considered as illiterate as if they left college without being able to read or write?” --George Lucas
Why Video?
1. Replace traditional research paper 2. Multimedia complement to oral presentation 3. Multimedia complement to research paper 4. Video to show mastery of subject matter
Digital Media Suite A Shared Vision
Digital Media Suite •Four Apple
Workstations •Camera Loans •Two 50” HDTVs •Apple TV •Green Screen Studio •REACH Tutors
DMS Benefits Stronger Relationship with Partners Created a Niche in LC Collaboration Model Pool Funds and Expertise Good Synergy
Our Successes •Lights, Cameras … Ideas to Action • weRock iMovie Festival •John Lennon Bus
Lights, Cameras ‌ Ideas to Action i2a Day 2009
Lessons Learned Maximize partner expertise & resources Collaborate + share = strong relationships Be flexible & adaptable Be patient Respect partner differences Keep an “idea” file Listen (especially students & partners)
Questions?