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The Information Commons ChallengeThe Information Commons Challenge
MARS Chair’s Program 2003MARS Chair’s Program 2003
Allison CowgillAllison Cowgillallison.cowgill@colostate.eduallison.cowgill@colostate.eduColorado State UniversityColorado State UniversityJune 22, 2003June 22, 2003
Morgan Library offers the campus community Morgan Library offers the campus community the EIC - an information commons that is:the EIC - an information commons that is:
- extensive- extensive
- accessible- accessible
- centrally located- centrally located
The Electronic Information Center (EIC) is more than a general The Electronic Information Center (EIC) is more than a general computing lab and more than a reference desk. It is a synergy computing lab and more than a reference desk. It is a synergy between:between:
computer support
information
production
“. . . the user support skills of computer staff,
the information skills of reference staff,
and the production skills of media staff.”- Donald Beagle
Login to WebCT;check course syllabus
Search full-text databases - find some
great articles E-mail yourself the articles;E-mail your prof the citations
Write a paperin Word
After class, come to the library - grab some Coffee
Find a computer!
Meet some friends – scan some photos - compose a
PowerPoint group presentation
• 300+ public computersReference
Desk
ElectronicInformation
Center
#1
Loan/Reserve
Entrance
InterlibraryLoan
NN
SS
EEWW
#2
AssistiveTechnologyIVAC
Courtyard
Morgan LibraryMorgan LibraryFirst FloorFirst Floor
Public Computer LocationsPublic Computer Locations
• Productivity software
• Full Internet access
• 2 teaching labs
• Laptop checkout and wireless network
Electronic Information Labs 1 and 2:
•28 & 30 PCs respectively•Hands-on instruction•Rooms can be reserved•General use overflow
General use PCs:
•Internet access•Microsoft Office•CD burning
“Specialty” computers:
•Assistive Technology Room
UniPrint®
•Networked print system•Managed by CopyRite II•Copy card required•12¢ black and white•50¢ color
•CD-ROM database stations (2)•Scanning stations (6)•GIS stations (2)•Self-service software installation
Staff Assistance
•Library online resources•Data recovery•Internet/e-mail/WebCT•Software applications•Printing
The Electronic Information Center (EIC) The Electronic Information Center (EIC)
Variations on the Information Commons ThemeVariations on the Information Commons Theme
Information Commons and Small LibrariesInformation Commons and Small Libraries
Information Commons and Library AdministrationInformation Commons and Library Administration
Information Commons and Library StaffInformation Commons and Library Staff
The ICThe ICA User-Centered ResourceA User-Centered Resource
The Evolutionary Future of the Information Commons:The Evolutionary Future of the Information Commons:Finding the Optimal Fit?Finding the Optimal Fit?
• A Forum for Exploring and Anticipating Adaptation in the Digital Information Environment to Best Meet Student Needs
• A Mechanism for Feedback to Fully Understand How Students and Faculty Use Digital Resources
• A testbed for experimental collaboration between campus units and departments:
portals bibliographic instruction digital library resources digital courseware
The Information Commons will “permit special adaptations The Information Commons will “permit special adaptations to the digital environment” that are ongoing.to the digital environment” that are ongoing.
- Donald Beagle- Donald Beagle
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