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Libraries without borders: redefining the model of
student supportCoral Black and Matthew Davis
University Library, University of Sydney
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University of Sydney LibraryOverview
Our
journey
New space
New
technology
New
models
How is it
going now!
Q&A
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The need to transform space: client feedback
Less about More about
Shelves of books Study and learning together
Studying alone Shared thinking
Librarians looking after the collections Innovative technology
Librarians as colleagues
More seats – all kinds (seat wars)
Vibrant spaces, lighting, decor
Relaxation space, kitchens
More fun stuff…,
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Remodelling our spaces
4 libraries identified
Medical, Life Sciences, Dentistry, Agriculture and Vet Sciences
Plus ThinkSpace (old Microsoft lounge)
Key differences with the new remodelled space
Limited print collections
More spaces, different spaces
Help and support integrated and virtual (no Help Desk)
Increased power, data and technology
24/7 (eventually)
No permanent staff based on site
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New Spaces
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Badham - The Life Sciences Library
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A custom-designed learning and community that will be their ‘home away from home’.
It is a place where they can meet others, connect, study, learn and seek help from experts.
This high-tech learning space features:
support when and where you need it (PLAs)
a community to connect with workshops, seminars and events
projectors, pods with touch screens and connectivity for your devices
bookable seminar and meeting rooms
event space
The Quarter - A learning space for Postgraduate
Coursework Students
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Technology Driven
Services
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High
demand
collections
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Loan of print and document
delivery materials
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Concept
The University Library ‘THINKSPACE’ is a technology showcase and creative
play space, aimed at sparking ideas, enabling creativity, and providing
opportunities for collaboration.
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Equipment
CARVEY MAKERBOT 3D PRINTER OCULUS RIFT (VR)
MACS WITH DESIGN SUITE MAKERBOT SCANNER BB-8 (PROGRAMMABLE)
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Events
EVENTS
• Blending Virtual Reality (partnering
with the Educational Innovation Team
of the DVCE)
• Ozberry Meetup with a community
group called IoT Makers
• Education Innovation week -
wearables workshop
EVENTS
• COMPASS event (around 60 year 8
students)
• The University of Sydney 3D Printing
Society held an Opal Card
engraving event in ThinkSpace
• Pop-up Thinkspace for Open Day
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Support Model
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Client Support Model:
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Peer Learning Advisors
We can help you with:
• Library resources and services
• Connecting you to peers and experts
• Peer advice
• Study support
• Technology
• Collaboration opportunities
• And much more
Find us in the Library spaces!
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Client Support Model
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Evaluation
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How's it going?
Levels of use
Instant client
feedback
Evaluation
project for The
Quarter
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The Quarter: one year on
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The Quarter: one year onVery positive, students love the space
“I like the vibe of the space”
“well thought out space”
“super knowledgeable PLAs”
“give me somewhere quiet with internet where I can heat up my lunch and get on with business”
“providing comfortable. Collaborative space to do work and meet people”
“a space for us”
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Questions?