Knowledge Commons

The Knowledge Commons is a progressive concept now being adopted by many research libraries across the nation. It will be a technology intensive center staffed with traditional and technical library professionals to assist students with all their information needs.

The Goals of the Knowledge Commons
• Prepare students to succeed in the age of technology
• Provide rich collections of electronic information and state-of-the-art computers
• Offer multiple tiers of information help
• Support learning in groups
• Provide the right staffing to meet students’ diverse needs

Components of the Knowledge Commons
• A computing area configured so students can work collaboratively
• Reference librarians and materials
• Hardware and software technical specialists
• Abundant computers and a rich array of software programs

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1/23/08