1. Learning Spaces at the UNCG
University Libraries
Learning Spaces Workshop
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
September 7, 2012
Kathryn Crowe
Associate Dean for Public Services
National trends of libraries focusing on learning spaces and services. Less focus on collections, especially print.
Requested 24/5 and food in the Library
UNCG Libraries has made a major effort over the last several years to develop and foster learning spaces. Challenges with no addition. Can’t do major renovations due to budget.
Specific floors are group floors
Technology enhanced group studiesWhiteboards Students may reserve them online
A variety of open computer areas are available in Jackson and Schiffman. Over 200 computers/ Most require a UNCG login and have a variety of software but others are internet only that anyone can use.
Specific floors are quiet floors. Carrels for checkout
Check out books, films, cameras, iPads, laptops, voice recorders.
Research guides, online instruction, virtual learning space!
25 seat lab
Private lockable roomFor facultyShort term usePrivate lockable roomFor facultyShort term use
Exhibits very good learning opportunities
Renovation to provide more space for unique materials and enhanced research/ learning space
Online resources replacing print/CDsNeed for technology enhancementsNeed for better quiet spaceOutdated furniture and equipment IAR student project
More space, updated furniture, tables w/ access to plugs
14 open dual-screen computers
6 editing rooms, private, may be reserved
Flexible furniture and computer monitorWireless keyboards and miceNo doors allowing an instructor to move among groupsMay be reserved by students
Projector and screenPodiumVideo camera to film presentationMay be reserved by students
