• NERCOMP Annual Conference Right Arrow
  • Proceedings Right Arrow
  • Assessing to Reinvent an Aging Learning Commons: A Multimethod Approach to Capturing Student Behavior in Informal Learning Spaces

Assessing to Reinvent an Aging Learning Commons: A Multimethod Approach to Capturing Student Behavior in Informal Learning Spaces

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 5:30PM–6:20PM | Room 553
Session Type: Professional Development
How does a library transform a beloved but aging Learning Commons (LC) into its next iteration? Now ten years old, the UMass Amherst LC must be reinvented to meet the needs of a constantly changing academic landscape. Prior to the reinvention of this space, we needed to answer the essential questions: Are students learning in the current space? How can we ensure that any changes we make guarantee the continuation of this learning process? This presentation will provide an overview of the assessment work undertaken, which includes multiple quantitative and qualitative methods and partnerships with several outside departments.


Outcomes: Learn how to characterize the value of a phased test area approach to supporting learning space development at your institution * Learn how to cultivate an institutionalized culture of assessment

Presenters

  • Jessica Adamick

    Assistant to the Associate Director for Library Services, University of Massachusetts Amherst

  • Sarah Hutton

    Head, Student Success and Engagement, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Resources & Downloads

Session Presentation
6 MB, PDF
Uploaded on 05/03/2016
Personal Reflection Worksheet
94 KB, PDF
Uploaded on 05/03/2016