Gearing up: technologies for adventures in library learning

Abstract

Safari and travel outfitters know that, while appropriate and high quality gear is essential, it is merely a tool to facilitate the primary goal – a great adventure. Similarly, in outfitting the Lied Library Collaborative Learning Center (CLC), we chose appropriate and high quality technologies, furniture, and equipment to facilitate the primary goal of enhancing learning. In particular we wanted to build in opportunities for increased flexibility, interactivity and collaboration. This article details the rationale and processes that shaped the development of the CLC and shares our initial reactions to the resulting environment.

The UNLV Libraries Collaborative Learning Center

“…The instructional spaces in Lied Library are more than double those in the old library building and the rooms are equipped with much more robust and reliable technology than the Department has had available previously. For a detailed description of facilities and technologies of the Collaborative Learning Center, see VanderPol and Fitch (2002).…”