UNews - Edmonton Public Library /unews/facility/edmonton-public-library en Library focussing on new ideas /unews/article/library-focussing-new-ideas <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-8f8bbd9de5ba907d8444de3e055ceb97"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">July 6, 2010</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>By NICOLE EVA<br> <br> If you tried to access the <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/lib/" rel="nofollow">免费福利资源在线看片 Library</a> on May 4, you would have found the doors locked &ndash; and for good reason. Every year at this time, the library closes its doors for a one-day staff retreat. This year, the library administration team brought in speakers from the <a href="http://www.uvic.ca" rel="nofollow">免费福利资源在线看片 of Victoria</a>, <a href="http://www.ualberta.ca" rel="nofollow">免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta</a> and <a href="http://www.epl.ca/" rel="nofollow">Edmonton Public libraries</a> to talk about new initiatives they have recently undertaken that may prove useful here at the U of L.</p> <p>For example, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Victoria underwent major renovations recently, turning the main floor of the McPherson Library into the C.W. Lui Learning Commons. The idea of a learning commons is one that is catching on in many academic libraries worldwide, as institutions try to better serve the needs of today's students.</p> <p>For most, it means a change from a collection-centric model of the library to a more learning-centric model &ndash; making the library into a central hub of learning on campus. At Victoria, they created partnerships with several other campus units, such as the Writing Centre, Systems, the Teaching &amp; Learning Centre, Career Services, Peer Help and other subject-specific tutoring services, giving them all space in the commons. It thereby makes the area a one-stop shop for students in need of any kind of help, be it research, technological or otherwise.</p> <p>As well, a media commons was also developed, where students are able to borrow laptop computers, video cameras and other equipment in addition to using multimedia stations where they can create and edit audiovisual projects.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta (U of A) libraries have entered into a unique relationship whereby the EPL has established a satellite branch in one of the libraries on the U of A campus.</p> <p>Called eplGO, the 1,500 square foot space houses approximately 8,000 high-use materials from the public library, including fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs and CDs which patrons can borrow using their existing U of A library card (on an opt-in basis). The branch has proven to be very popular and has seen high circulation numbers since opening in November 2008.</p> <p>The 免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta has also introduced an integrated service desk model. Rather than having separate reference and circulation desks, the U of A has opted to have one service desk, staffed by both librarians and technicians. This allows library users the ability to ask for research help and check out materials all in one location. It is a concept the U of A has been rolling out at all of its campus libraries and has been well received by students, staff and faculty.</p> <p>The success of these initiatives provides interesting food for thought for our own operations, as we look to better serve our 免费福利资源在线看片 community in the future.</p> <p><em>Nicole Eva is a professional librarian in the 免费福利资源在线看片 Library</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/victoria" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Victoria</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/edmonton-public-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Edmonton Public Library</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 Library</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/mcpherson-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">McPherson Library</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-victoria" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Victoria</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/campus-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">A campus</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/satellite-branch" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">satellite branch</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/subject-specific-tutoring-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">subject-specific tutoring services</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/media-commons" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">media commons</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/teaching-learning-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Teaching &amp; 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and for good reason. 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At Victoria, they created partnerships with several other campus units, such as the Writing Centre, Systems, the Teaching &amp; Learning Centre, Career Services, Peer Help and other subject-specific tutoring services, giving them all space in the commons. It thereby makes the area a one-stop shop for students in need of any kind of help, be it research, technological or otherwise.</p> <p>As well, a media commons was also developed, where students are able to borrow laptop computers, video cameras and other equipment in addition to using multimedia stations where they can create and edit audiovisual projects.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta (U of A) libraries have entered into a unique relationship whereby the EPL has established a satellite branch in one of the libraries on the U of A campus.</p> <p>Called eplGO, the 1,500 square foot space houses approximately 8,000 high-use materials from the public library, including fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs and CDs which patrons can borrow using their existing U of A library card (on an opt-in basis). The branch has proven to be very popular and has seen high circulation numbers since opening in November 2008.</p> <p>The 免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta has also introduced an integrated service desk model. Rather than having separate reference and circulation desks, the U of A has opted to have one service desk, staffed by both librarians and technicians. This allows library users the ability to ask for research help and check out materials all in one location. It is a concept the U of A has been rolling out at all of its campus libraries and has been well received by students, staff and faculty.</p> <p>The success of these initiatives provides interesting food for thought for our own operations, as we look to better serve our 免费福利资源在线看片 community in the future.</p> <p><em>Nicole Eva is a professional librarian in the 免费福利资源在线看片 Library</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/victoria" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Victoria</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/edmonton-public-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Edmonton Public Library</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-victoria" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Victoria</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/library-june" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">library June</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/campus-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">A campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 Library</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/mcpherson-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">McPherson Library</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/satellite-branch" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">satellite branch</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/media-commons" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">media commons</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/subject-specific-tutoring-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">subject-specific tutoring services</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/teaching-learning-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Teaching &amp; Learning Centre</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-victoria" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">免费福利资源在线看片 of Victoria</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/writing-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Writing Centre</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/nicole-eva" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Nicole Eva</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/professional-librarian" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">professional librarian</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-sportsevent-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">SportsEvent:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/sports-event/epl" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">the EPL</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/sports-event/epl-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">EPL</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Retreat helps generate ideas for library" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:47:12 +0000 trevor.kenney 4414 at /unews