Many of the Library Services are available both online and in the library....take advantage of services like 24/7 chat reference and our new Knowledge Commons coming in 2009.
The Knowledge Commons is a progressive concept 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
