Learning Commons

For a practice of giving 90 second speeches, Jamaan and I reviewed an article called "7 Things you Should Know About the Modern Learning Commons". A learning commons breaks the idea of a traditional library. It combines full-service learning services, research facilities and project spaces for student use. The Jackson Library needs to accommodate the needs of all types of students. With it's current layout, it doesn't do that. A learning commons could eliminate the poor use of space and transform it into a multi-functional student center. Learning commons would be a great addition to university libraries because they promote learning at different paces and provide customizable services. At the Jackson Library, a learning commons could incorporate the superlab, reading room, reference room, and more. Above, is a composition of a few learning commons that Jamaan and I felt were successful and inspirational. The image on the top left is a learning commons proposal for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, the top right is a proposal for Missouri State, and the 2 images on the bottom is the fully functioning Victoria University Learning Commons in Australia.