ALA Annual Conference 2006, New Orleans, LA Information Commons Interest Group
Program Theme: "The Commons - Libraries as Dynamic Learning Spaces"
June 24, 2006 10:30 AM - 12 Noon
Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Program Organizers: Michael Whitchurch (Information Commons Head, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University) and Caroline Crouse (Information Literacy Librarian, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities).
Speakers:Dr. Russell Bailey (Library Director, Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College) & Barbara Tierney (Information Commons Desk Coordinator, J. Murrey Atkins Library, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) ; Janette Blackburn (Design Architect, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott), Scott Mandernack (Head Librarian Purdue University); Tracy S. Carusi and Fiona J. Grandowski (Design Architects, Collins Cooper Carusi Architects).
Library and Information Commons spaces and furnishings need to match the habits of a Net Generation student body by being as adaptable and flexible as the students who occupy them. Relaxed discussion and study areas, workspaces that expand or contract depending on need, and private or collaborative spaces with computers and other equipment can coexist in the same space.
