Transforming Academic Libraries for the New Millennia: From Book Warehouses to Technology-Centered Learning Commons
Date
2016-03-24
Authors
Uzwyshyn, Raymond
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LRC Publications
Abstract
This presentation overviews building learning commons for academic libraries. The presentation reviews offsite repositories, themed moveable centers, learning commons technology inclusive of visualization technologies and 3D environments with pragmatic examples of working labs. It then overviews academic and library makerspaces, new epress possibilities for libraries and emerging internet of things connections. The presentation secondarily discusses interactive museum technologies, smart rooms and staff workspaces, imagineering design for libraries and security needed for technology rich environments.
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learning commons, academic libraries, offsite repositories, themed moveable centers, learning commons technology, visualization technology, 3D environments, academic makerspaces, library makerspaces, library ePresses, interactive museum technologies, internet of things and libraries, smart rooms and staff work spaces, imagineering design for libraries, security for technology rich environments
Citation
Uzwyshyn, R. (2016). Transforming Academic Libraries for the New Millennia: From Book Warehouses to Technology-Centered Learning Commons. Presented at the Transformational Technology in Higher Education Annual Conference and Expo, Denver, CO.