Pace, M. (2010). North
Carolina Libraries (Online), 68(2), 15-17. Retrieved on November 11, 2013, from http://web.ebscohost.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=f9b6d921-965c-427b-a36b-c06c27b0b715%40sessionmgr115&vid=1&hid=119
While many articles discuss libraries in the abstract, this
discussion is important because it provides a concrete example of how changing
physical and virtual spaces at the library effect school culture. In this
example, the learning commons was built in the middle of school life, literally
in the middle of a residence hall, dining areas, movie theater, and gaming
arena: “With this space, the staff has the opportunity to take their expertise and resources directly to where the students live – where
they eat, sleep, and play” (p. 15). This library functioned as a satellite
library but because of its unique location, it truly became a part of students’
everyday lives. This library’s endeavor demonstrates the attempt to integrate
academics with student recreation and life. Interesting article that also
addresses the library’s integration with students' virtual lives.
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