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As technology spawns a profusion of student options for researching and completing school projects, Palo Alto's two high school libraries have remade themselves into gathering spots not just for reading and researching but for watching, playing and...
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Designing an Academic Library Learning Commons: Students Have Their Say « Dysart & Jones http://t.co/HTJN8UfqnE #CiberNotas-ACURIL Delete the scoop?
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April 29, 1:28 PM
Looking through the slides will give some good design ideas to start thinking about. Delete the scoop?
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The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and ... Via The Fish Firm 
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Time is one of the most important elements of life that we have or, better said, don’t have enough of. That means that any tool that has the function of reducing your workload should be considered a blessing. Via Mark Strozier 
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Forest Hills School Library Learning Commons Project (Phase one) The Forest Hills School middle level library space is being transformed “into a vibrant learning commons – the 21st Ce... Via Catherine Lee Delete the scoop?
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Imagine a library without books — only computers and gadgets. That's the vision of one Texas county that plans to launch a digital-only public library. Despite the project's cost-efficiency, one librarian argues that the plan may be too ambitious. Delete the scoop?
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Academic librarians continued to navigate a “new normal,” characterized by stagnating budgets, unsustainable costs, increased student enrollments, and reduced staff, and the pressure on higher education to demonstrate value took on new urgency and... Via Joyce Valenza Delete the scoop?
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School buildings as influencers of future practice, not responsive to existing practice Digital land knows no boundaries of space, time or geography.
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April 29, 1:38 PM
Another Ewan McIntosh presentation to get us thinking about learning and the potential of a Learning Commons. Delete the scoop?
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Take a look around the new Learning Commons at Tulane University, where students enjoy cozy furnishings, internet access and gourmet coffee all within the co... Delete the scoop?
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A new Learning Commons and Library: the heart of academics... Delete the scoop?
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April 29, 1:40 PM
A BC perpective and gives us an idea of what a Learning Commons could be. Remember that this is a university perspective. Delete the scoop?
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Five design considerations that you shouldn’t overlook when planning your dream school library Via 21C Librarian Delete the scoop?
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Probably the most “sacred” room of the entire crib, the home library combines relaxation with personal growth and completes the genuine atmosphere of a modern residence or apartment. Delete the scoop?
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We could write volumes about our love for libraries — and, well, we kind of have. During our Internet travels, we've stumbled across some pretty amazing places for book lovers. After spotting an es... Via Leanne Windsor 
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If you are looking to do a renovation, there are so many beautiful ideas!!!
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Such wonderful ideas and sometimes all it takes is a few more curves and yet I find myself wondering, where is the balance between spaces carved out for physical play and those for imaginative play (in between the covers of a book). How do we divide the spaces such that children who want to play can play and others who want a place to hide and read can cuddle up in a cosy corner. Delete the scoop?
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The following schools have demonstrated their understanding of the centrality of their libraries by creating spaces that support 21st-century learning. Via Leanne Windsor, Isobel Sobey
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These reconfigurations might be above and beyond our vision, yet they do help us to see what "could be"! Delete the scoop?
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Presentation by The Duston School, Northampton, the winner of the 2012 SLA Library Design Award. Delete the scoop?
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Get inspired with these places and spaces from around the world. Via Dr. Steve Matthews, Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 
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Libraries and art do so go together!!! 
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Model creativity in the learning Commons and design opportunities for students to create. Creativity sparks interest, imagination, curiosity, inspiration, play, experimentation,innovation and back to creativity.... 
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March 12, 1:13 PM
Love it! I've also seen stairs painted as spines and book shelves build that say things like "READ". It's so awesome! Delete the scoop?
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Thoughtfully designed learning environments can help students work together more effectively.
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April 29, 1:31 PM
This is a great article to start off with. A quick scan will give an idea of the things we can be thinking about in thinking about the redesign of the library space. What do we NEED? What would be nice? What do we want our current space to be used for and to look like? Delete the scoop?
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Creating a colour scheme is essential to good design. We’ve gathered together 20 fantastic tools to help you perfect your colour choices. Delete the scoop?
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This video examines current signage at the Information Commons service desks at UNC Charlotte's Atkins Library. Taking a cue from the Apple Store's Genius Ba... Delete the scoop?
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The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, due to open at the beginning of the 2012/13 academic year, is a collaboration between partners across the University of Ma... Delete the scoop?
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Our buildings matter. Our services matter. But they don’t matter on their own, and we do not determine their value – that is a job for the community. Delete the scoop?
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