Planning an Information Commons |
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| Authors: | Michael J Whitchurch |
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| Institution: | Brigham Young University , Provo, UT, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Of the steps in implementing an Information Commons, one of the most important is the planning phase. For the planning and implementation to be a success, buy-in and support from library users and administrators is essential. The result of the planning process is a detailed planning document that will influence the success of the commons. The document should include plans for policy changes, space for the commons, staffing issues, and assessments, both before and after implementation. Even with all the planning completed, an evaluation of the viability of and desirability for a commons should determine whether a commons should be implemented on each individual campus. |
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| Keywords: | assessment Information Commons library planning staffing |
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