[Web4lib] NERCOMP - Uncommon Commons Workshop - June 5, Norwood, MA

[Pulliam, Beatrice]

Dear Colleagues,

Registration is now open for NERCOMP's upcoming workshop: "Uncommon Commons" 

DATE: June 5, 2007

TIME: 9:00- 3:00 (Coffee and Registration start at 8:00)

PRICE: NERCOMP Members: $93, Non-Members: $193

LOCATION: Four Points Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Norwood, MA

DESCRIPTION: The term Information or Learning Commons has been used to describe a wave of integrated service environments cropping up in libraries around the globe. These collaborative learning spaces are a place where information seekers have ready access to services and resources. Each institution seems to have its own special interpretation or spin on what a "commons" is or does. For some libraries the ideas and concepts surrounding the "commons" translate into something unique, unusual& uncommon. 

In this session we will showcase examples of creative use of existing space, staff, and resources in the implementation of a "commons" environment. Models of smaller, informal, inexpensive common spaces in libraries and other information service environments will also be highlighted. 

Speakers and topics:

D. Russell Bailey, Providence College - The Uncommon Commons
Elizabeth Tilley, University of Cambridge, UK - Two Rooms and a Concept
Elaine S. Allard and Jo-Ann M. Guilmett, Plymouth State University - Finding Common Ground at Plymouth State University
Diane Klare, Dale Lee, and Pat Tully, Wesleyan University - Not Exactly Trading Spaces: The Wesleyan University Information Commons

For a full schedule and registration information, please go to: 
http://www.nercomp.org/events/event_single.aspx?id=659

Please feel free to pass this announcement on to friends and colleagues who might find it of interest. 

To view other SIGs events, click here: http://www.nercomp.org/events/upcoming_events.aspx

We hope to see you on June 5th.

Cheers, 

Beatrice Pulliam, Providence College
Lisa Wiecki, Brandeis University

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Beatrice R. Pulliam
Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor 
Phillips Memorial Library 
Providence College
549 River Avenue
Providence, RI  02918
401.865.2891
IM: rhodylibrarian (AIM/iChat/Yahoo)
http://www.providence.edu/Academics/Phillips+Memorial+Library/
http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/