[Web4lib] NERCOMP - Uncommon Commons - June 5 - Few Seats Still Available

[Pulliam, Beatrice]

Dear Friends,

We are quickly nearing capacity but there are still a few seats
available 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 and
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=
<http://www.nercomp.org/events/event_single.aspx?id=659> 659

<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. 

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http://www.nercomp.org/events/upcoming_events.aspx

Thank you very much. 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/