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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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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

group

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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