Implementing an information commons in a university library

Changes in user needs resulted in Colorado State University Libraries’ decision to turn a traditional library computer lab into an information commons. Issues raised during implementation are discussed, staff training modules are described, and the center’s success is evaluated. Training quickly bec...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship 2001-11, Vol.27 (6), p.432-439
Main Authors: Cowgill, Allison, Beam, Joan, Wess, Lindsey
Format: Article
Language:eng
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Summary:Changes in user needs resulted in Colorado State University Libraries’ decision to turn a traditional library computer lab into an information commons. Issues raised during implementation are discussed, staff training modules are described, and the center’s success is evaluated. Training quickly became a critical factor.
ISSN:0099-1333
1879-1999