The Learning commons : seven simple steps to transform your library

Author

• Harland, Pamela Colburn

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

California: Libraries Unlimited, 2011

Language

English

ISBN

9781598845174

Series

Subject(s)

• INFORMATION COMMONS-UNITED STATES
• LIBRARIES AND STUDENTS-UNITED STATES
• PUBLIC SERVICES (LIBRARIES)-UNITED STATES
• SCHOOL LIBRARIES-UNITED STATES

Notes

. . Index: p. 111-112

Abstract

This simple guide provides valuable insights for transforming an out-of-date public, school, or academic library into a thriving, user-centric learning commons.
• Includes usable surveys, sample newsletters and library reports, research paper formatting guides, and a highly useful website
• 38 figures and photographs of actual resources, user-centered design, students utilizing resources, and web design
• Index facilitates quick reference to specific examples on demand

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xvi, 112 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Step one: user-centered --
Step two: flexible --
Step three: repetitive questions --
Step four: join resources --
Step five: remove barriers --
Step six: trust your users --
Step seven: publicize.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	02866/17	027.8 Har L	Library - 7th Floor	Available