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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2008
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ849684 |
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- US Academic Libraries: Today's Learning Commons Model McMullen, Susan Academic Libraries Higher Education Educational Environment Library Role Systems Approach Best Practices Educational Facilities Improvement Design Requirements Interior Space Space Utilization In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities. A primary objective of this study was to discover how to create a higher education learning environment that sustains scholarship, encourages collaboration and empowers student learning. This article explains how to plan for a modern learning commons and presents the various components that comprise the space. (Contains 1 footnote.)