Learning commons

Learning Commons inside the library of Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City

Learning commons, also known as scholars' commons, information commons or digital commons, are learning spaces,[1][2] similar to libraries and classrooms that share space for information technology, remote or online education, tutoring,[3][4] collaboration, content creation, meetings, socialization, playing games and studying.[5][6] Learning commons are increasingly popular in academic and research libraries, and some public and school libraries have now adopted the model.[7] Architecture, furnishings and physical organization are particularly important to the character of a learning commons, as spaces are often designed to be rearranged by users according to their needs.[8]

Learning commons may also have tools, equipment, makerspaces, and/or publishing services available for borrowing or use.[9] Along with the so-called "bookstore model," which is focused on customer service, bookless or digital libraries, the learning commons or digital commons is frequently cited as a model for the "library of the future."[10]

  1. ^ Somerville, Mary M.; Harlan, Sallie (2008), "From Information Commons to Learning Commons and learning spaces: an evolutionary context", Learning Commons, Elsevier, pp. 1–36, doi:10.1016/b978-1-84334-312-7.50001-1, ISBN 978-1-84334-312-7, retrieved 2021-05-24
  2. ^ Jandric, Petar; Peters, Michael Adrian. The Digital University A Dialogue and Manifesto. ISBN 978-1-4331-4514-8. OCLC 1030850756.
  3. ^ Sabin, Mihaela; Higgs, Bryan (2007). "Teaching and learning in live online classrooms". Proceedings of the 8th ACM SIGITE conference on Information technology education. New York, New York, USA: ACM Press. p. 41. doi:10.1145/1324302.1324314. ISBN 978-1-59593-920-3. S2CID 15515607.
  4. ^ Raisinghani, Mahesh S. (2013). Curriculum, learning, and teaching advancements in online education. IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA). ISBN 978-1-4666-2950-9. OCLC 1014184835.
  5. ^ "7 things you should know about the modern learning commons" (PDF). Educause Learning Initiative. April 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  6. ^ Watters, Audrey (23 November 2011). "Libraries and Museums Become Hands-On Learning Labs". KQED MindShift. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  7. ^ Overly, Steven (21 July 2013). "The Download: Digital Commons, the library of the future?". Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  8. ^ Somerville, Mary M.; Harlan, Sallie (2008), "From Information Commons to Learning Commons and learning spaces: an evolutionary context", Learning Commons, Elsevier, pp. 1–36, doi:10.1016/b978-1-84334-312-7.50001-1, ISBN 978-1-84334-312-7
  9. ^ Borkman, Thomasina. (1999). Understanding self-help/mutual aid : experiential learning in the commons. Rutgers University Press. ISBN 0-585-32560-X. OCLC 45843137.
  10. ^ Attis, David. "Redefining the academic library: managing the migration to digital information services". Looking forward: reimagining the academic library's role in teaching, learning and research. McMaster University. Retrieved 28 July 2013.