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The Information commons (IC) strives to unite both electronic and traditional library resources to provide one-stop service for students at all levels. Many academic libraries are considering implementing an information commons model that reflects the contemporary way patrons use resources. Others plan on revitalizing their libraries through configurations that easily integrate research, teaching, and learning with a digital focus. This guide provides tales from the field that will be invaluable for institutions considering the development of an information commons. Offering plain-speaking advice on what works expert authors-Bailey and Tierney present twenty comprehensive case studies from small and large academic libraries detailing Lessons learned through the successes and mistakes of builidng an IC Summery data charts for each library including annula budge and number of patrons Common properties and characteristics of Ics across the nation, including staff needs Physical descriptions, photos and sample brand and graphics Readers will learn the historical context for information commons and understand what practicalities need to be part of the planning process Academics, public and school librarians who are considering an IC or are looking for ways to improve their IC will find a wealth of information here. About The Author: Donald Russell Bailey , providence College, and Barbara Gunter Tierney, UNC Charlotte, are nationally recognized authorities on information commons. From 2001 to 2005, Bailey served as the associate university librarian of the Information Commons at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Currently, he is the library director at Providence College in Rhode Island. This author team has given programs on information commons ranging from its planning, implementing, an
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D. Russell Bailey, Providence College, and Barbara Gunter Tierney, UNC Charlotte, are nationally recognized authorities on Information Commons. From 2001 to 2005, Bailey served as the Associate University Librarian of the Information Commons at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Currently, he is the Library Director at Providence College in Rhode Island. This author team has given programs on Information Commons, ranging from its planning, implementing, and assessing to the practical nuts and bolts. They have also written books together concerning Information Commons.
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Libraries have always been an information commons—the place where people gathered information, read, wrote, learned together and singly, and reflected upon ideas. Now the possibilities are both wider and more powerful. Bailey and Tierney outline the steps in planning, implementing, and assessing an information commons and describe the processes developed, and the lessons learned, in 20 academic libraries of assorted sizes. Most of these case studies discuss the physical plans while stating or implying that enculturating the campus to the idea of an information commons is the most important step. All academic libraries should develop the information commons mind-set. This book will help. --Linda Loos Scarth
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