US Academic Libraries Today's Learning Commons Model

In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities. A primary objective of this study was to discover how to create a higher education learning environment that sustains s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McMullen, Susan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2008
Series:PEB Exchange, Programme on Educational Building
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities. A primary objective of this study was to discover how to create a higher education learning environment that sustains scholarship, encourages collaboration and empowers student learning. This article explains how to plan for a modern learning commons and presents the various components that comprise the space
Physical Description:7 p. 21 x 29.7cm