Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: A Decision Maker's Guide

By Katy Kavanagh Webb

Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: A Decision Maker's Guide includes innovative ways libraries are engaging students, including the practice of setting aside high-tech spaces for creativity. Five models of library creative spaces are explored in this book, including digital media labs, digital humanities labs, makerspaces, data visualization labs and knowledge markets. The book explores creative spaces currently offered in libraries, with a focus on academic libraries. It gives real-world advice for the process of crafting a new space in the library, including tactics on how to find campus partners, conduct a needs analysis, and answer important questions.

Case studies of innovators of library creativity further highlight the successes—and pitfalls—of embarking on the process of developing a new service or space in the library.

• Shows administrators what other institutions are doing to enable media literacy
• Helps university library administrators determine their best course of action
• Provides detailed, unique case studies on up to 10 leading institutions, along with the service models they are providing

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Release date: Feb 16, 2018
• ISBN: 9780081022733

Katy Kavanagh Webb

Katy Kavanagh Webb is Head of Research and Instructional Services for Joyner Library, East Carolina University; responsible for leading a team of 11 individuals who teach more than 350 information literacy classes and provide 200+ research consultations per year. She is also very active in professional education, recently as a joint organizer of the North Carolina Library Association Present like a Pro workshop series, and as a speaker on the topic of library creative spaces during a webinar for the standards organization NISO. She has presented at the Library Orientation Exchange (LOEX), American Library Association (ALA), and at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) conferences, among others.

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Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries

A Decision Maker’s Guide

Katy Kavanagh Webb

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States

Chandos Information Professional Series

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Section I: Creative Space in the Academic Library: Space and Service Models

Chapter 1. The Case for Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries

Abstract

1.1 New Literacies

1.2 Creativity

1.3 Library Creative Spaces

1.4 What Will You Find in This Book?

References

Chapter 2. Defining Library Space and Service Models for Library Creative Spaces

Abstract

2.1 Impetus

2.2 Primary Audience

2.3 Funding Model

2.4 Physical Size

2.5 Range of Amenities and Services Offered

2.6 Staffing

2.7 Service Model

References

Chapter 3. Digital Media Labs

Abstract

3.1 What is a Digital Media Lab?

3.2 What is the Space in a Digital Media Lab Used for?

3.3 What Kind of Projects can be Supported by a Digital Media Lab?

3.4 What Kind of Equipment can you Find in a Digital Media Lab?

3.5 Who Works in a Digital Media Lab?

3.6 Situating a Digital Media Lab in Service Models

References

Chapter 4. Digital Humanities Labs

Abstract

4.1 What is a Digital Humanities Lab?

4.2 What is the Space in a Digital Humanities Lab Used for?

4.3 What Kind of Projects Can Be Supported by a Digital Humanities Lab?

4.4 What Kind of Equipment Can You Find in a Digital Humanities Lab?

4.5 Who Works in a Digital Humanities Lab?

4.6 Situating a Digital Humanities Lab in Service Models

References

Further Reading

Chapter 5. Data Visualization Labs

Abstract

5.1 What is a Data Visualization Lab?

5.2 What is the Space in a Data Visualization Lab Used for?

5.3 What Kind of Projects Can Be Supported by a Data Visualization lab?

5.4 What Kind of Equipment Can You Find in a Data Visualization Lab?

5.5 Who Works in a Data Visualization Lab?

5.6 Situating a Data Visualization Lab in Service Models

Reference

Chapter 6. Knowledge Markets

Abstract

6.1 What is a Knowledge Market?

6.2 What is the Space in a Knowledge Market Used for?

6.3 What Kind of Projects Can Be Supported by a Knowledge Market?

6.4 What Kind of Equipment Can You Find in a Knowledge Market?

6.5 Who Works in a Knowledge Market?

6.6 Situating a Knowledge Market in Service Models

Reference

Chapter 7. Makerspaces

Abstract

7.1 What is a Makerspace?

7.2 What is the Space in a Makerspace Used for?

7.3 What Kind of Projects Can Be Supported by a Makerspace?

7.4 What Kind of Equipment Can You Find in a Makerspace?

7.5 Who Works in a Makerspace?

7.6 Situating a Makerspace in Service Models

References

Section II: Developing a Creative Space in a Library

Section II. Developing a Creative Space in a Library

Introduction

Chapter 8. Conducting a Needs Assessment and Answering Important Questions

Abstract

8.1 Questions to Answer

Chapter 9. Getting Feedback

Abstract

9.1 Observation

9.2 Surveys

9.3 Interviews and Photo Diaries

9.4 Focus Groups

Further Reading

Chapter 10. Building Relationships With Campus and Outside Partners

Abstract

10.1 Campus Partners

10.2 Outside Partners

Chapter 11. Managing a Building Project

Abstract

Further Reading

Chapter 12. Gathering Statistics, Conducting Assessment, and Telling Your Story

Abstract

12.1 Usage Statistics

12.2 Satisfaction Surveys

12.3 Assessment

12.4 Telling Your Story

Reference

Section III: Case Studies

Chapter 13. Case Studies in the Literature

Abstract

13.1 Digital Media Labs

13.2 Digital Humanities Labs

13.3 Data Visualization Labs

13.4 Knowledge Markets

13.5 Makerspaces

13.6 Hybrid Spaces and Services

References

Further Reading

Digital Media Centers

Chapter 14. Case Study: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Undergraduate Library

Abstract

14.1 Type of Space Offered

14.2 Main Impetus for Project

14.3 Brief Timeline of Project

14.4 Approximate Cost of Project

14.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

14.6 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

14.7 Examples of Student Projects

14.8 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

14.9 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

14.10 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

14.11 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

14.12 Contact Information for This Space

Reference

Chapter 15. Case Study: North Carolina State University

Abstract

15.1 Type of Space Offered

15.2 Main Impetus for Project

15.3 Brief Timeline of Project

15.4 Approximate Cost of Project

15.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

15.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

15.7 Did you visit or research any other spaces for ideas before starting the project? If so, which ones?

15.8 Did you conduct a needs analysis or any other type of analysis? Did it reveal anything surprising?

15.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

15.10 Examples of Student Projects

15.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

15.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

15.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

15.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

15.15 Contact Information for This Space

Chapter 16. Case Study: Eastern Kentucky University, Noel Studio for Academic Creativity

Abstract

16.1 Type of Space Offered

16.2 Main Impetus for Project

16.3 Brief Timeline of Project

16.4 Approximate Cost of Project

16.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

16.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

16.7 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

16.8 Examples of Student Projects

16.9 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

16.10 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

16.11 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

16.12 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

16.13 Contact Information for This Space

Chapter 17. Case Study: Georgetown University, Gelardin New Media Center & Maker Hub

Abstract

17.1 Type of Space Offered

17.2 Main Impetus for Project

17.3 Brief Timeline of Project

17.4 Approximate Cost of Project

17.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

17.6 Outside Partners and Their Roles

17.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If so, Which Ones?

17.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

17.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

17.10 Examples of Student Projects

17.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

17.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

17.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

17.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

17.15 Contact Information for This Space

Data Visualization Labs

Chapter 18. Case Study: Penn State University, Data Learning Center & Research Data Enclave

Abstract

18.1 Type of Space Offered

18.2 Main Impetus for Project

18.3 Staffing

18.4 Brief Timeline of Project

18.5 Approximate Cost of Project

18.6 Campus Partners and their role

18.7 Outside Partners and their role

18.8 Did you visit or research any other spaces for ideas before starting the project? If so, which ones?

18.9 Did you conduct a needs analysis or any other type of analysis? Did it reveal anything surprising?

18.10 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

18.11 Examples of Student Projects

18.12 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

18.13 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

18.14 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

18.15 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

18.16 Contact Information for This Space

Chapter 19. Case Study: Georgia State, CURVE

Abstract

19.1 Type of Space Offered

19.2 Main Impetus for Project

19.3 Brief Timeline of Project

19.4 Approximate Cost of Project

19.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

19.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

19.7 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

19.8 Examples of Student Projects

19.9 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

19.10 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

19.11 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

19.12 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

19.13 Contact Information for This Space

Further Reading

Chapter 20. Case Study: Duke University, The Ruppert Commons for Research, Technology and Collaboration (Also Known as The Edge)

Abstract

20.1 Type of Space Offered

20.2 Main Impetus for Project

20.3 Brief Timeline of Project

20.4 Approximate Cost of Project

20.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

20.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

20.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If So, Which Ones?

20.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

20.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

20.10 Examples of Student Projects

20.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

20.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

20.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

20.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

20.15 Contact Information for This Space

Chapter 21. Case Study: University of Colorado-Denver: Auraria Campus

Abstract

21.1 Type of Space Offered

21.2 Main Impetus for Project

21.3 Brief Timeline of Project

21.4 Approximate Cost of Project

21.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

21.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

21.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If so, Which Ones?

21.8 Did you conduct a needs analysis or any other type of analysis? Did it reveal anything surprising?

21.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

21.10 Examples of Student Projects

21.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations (Links to Blogs or News Stories Are Fine)

21.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

21.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

21.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

21.15 Contact Information for This Space

Digital Humanities Labs

Chapter 22. Case Study: Yale University, Digital Humanities Lab

Abstract

22.1 Type of Space Offered

22.2 Main Impetus for Project

22.3 Examples of Early Yale Digital Humanities Projects

22.4 Brief Timeline of Project

22.5 Approximate Cost of Project

22.6 Campus Partners and Their Role

22.7 Outside Partners and Their Role

22.8 Did You Visit or Research any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If so, Which Ones?

22.9 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

22.10 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

22.11 Examples of Student Projects

22.12 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

22.13 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

22.14 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

22.15 Lessons Learned After Starting the Lab

22.16 Contact Information for This Space

Reference

Chapter 23. Case Study: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Digital Humanities Lab

Abstract

23.1 Type of Space Offered

23.2 Main Impetus for Project

23.3 Brief Timeline of Project

23.4 Approximate Cost of Project

23.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

23.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

23.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If So, Which Ones?

23.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal anything surprising?

23.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

23.10 Examples of Student Projects

23.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

23.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

23.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

23.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

23.15 Contact Information for This Space

Chapter 24. Case Study: Rutgers University, Digital Humanities Lab

Abstract

24.1 Type of Space Offered

24.2 Main Impetus for Project

24.3 Brief Timeline of Project

24.4 Approximate Cost of Project

24.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

24.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

24.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If So, Which Ones?

24.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

24.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

24.10 Examples of Student Projects

24.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

24.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

24.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

24.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

24.15 Contact Information for This Space

Further Reading

Knowledge Market

Chapter 25. Case Study: Grand Valley State University, Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons

Abstract

25.1 Type of Space Offered

25.2 Main Impetus for Project

25.3 Brief Timeline of Project

25.4 Approximate Cost of Project

25.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

25.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

25.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If So, Which Ones?

25.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

25.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

25.10 Examples of Student Projects

25.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

25.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

25.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

25.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

25.15 Contact Information for This Space

References

Makerspace

Chapter 26. Case Study: East Carolina University, Teaching Resources Center’s Ann Rhem Schwarzmann Production Center

Abstract

26.1 Type of Space Offered

26.2 Main Impetus for Project

26.3 Brief Timeline of Project

26.4 Approximate Cost of Project

26.5 Campus Partners and Their Role

26.6 Outside Partners and Their Role

26.7 Did You Visit or Research Any Other Spaces for Ideas Before Starting the Project? If So, Which Ones?

26.8 Did You Conduct a Needs Analysis or Any Other Type of Analysis? Did it Reveal Anything Surprising?

26.9 Lessons Learned During Research or Building Phase

26.10 Examples of Student Projects

26.11 Examples of Faculty Collaborations

26.12 Usage Statistics and Method of Collection

26.13 Any Other Types of Assessment Completed

26.14 Lessons Learned After Opening the Space

26.15 Contact Information for This Space

Further Reading

Index

Copyright

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