Mary Ann M. Ingua, MLIS
College Librarian, UPLB University Library
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DISCUSSION OUTLINE• IC Vs LC• Background Information• Methodology• Stakeholder Analysis• Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives• Conceptual Framework• Services and Activities @ ULiCOM• Organizational Setup

DISCUSSION OUTLINE•The Proposed Area and Floor Plan Layout• Virtual Tour of the ULiCOM• Monitoring Strategies• Evaluation Strategies and Future PlanInformation Common VS
Learning Common
ICLC"a cluster of network accesspoints and associated IT tools
situated in the context ofphysical, digital human, andsocial resources organized insupport of learning," (Beaglexviii in Heitsch and Holley, 2011)is created to "support learning"(Bennet "The Information or theLearning Commons" 183 inHeitsch and Holley, 2011)4"Is an evolution of theinformation commons in which
the basic tenets of theInformation Commons areenhanced and expanded uponin order to create anenvironment more centered on
the creation of knowledge andself-directed learning. It thus
goes beyond the traditional
environment that fosters thetransmission of informationfrom staff to patron (Bailey andTierney 2 in Heitsch andHolley, 2011).

Background Information

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Google image•Students and faculty increasingly rely
on information technology for study,and research (Cowgill, 2001)
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Background Information

Google image•Academic Libraries increasingly added
electronic resources to their collections(Cowgill, 2001).
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Background Information

Google image• Students increasingly require a continuum of service
that draws from a variety of computer-based tools thatcan search, identify, retrieve and assemble information(Beagle, 1999).
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Background Information• “Information Common
creates a synergy between
the user support skills ofcomputer staff, theinformation skills ofreference staff, and theproductivity skills of media
staff. Thus, this invites staff
retraining and role
redefinition and a fresh
attitude towards identifyingand establishing innovative
library services,”(Beagle inLeeder,2009).

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External
Benchmarking

Stakeholder
Analysis
Identify
Space,
Services andActivities

ULiCOM

Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Students studying in group using their netbooks and Ipad2 from the Library

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Students doing their paper and using word processing11Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Student editing an image and others editing amovie/video clip

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Student doing a publication and presentation

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Group of students shooting a video clip or documenting a project for

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Student discussing/tutoring her classmate in one of

their subjects

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Students gathered in one table but they have each own

lessons to attend to and one suggested (Graduate Student) if
they can have a place where they can be on their own.

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Stakeholder Analysis : Observation
 Students preferred to have a group study outside of thelibrary because they can eat and at the same time discuss
aloud without being “shoo” out of the library.

17Number of Library Users Using the University Library Computer Workstations
6000

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Library Users

2000

1000

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Jun-12

Jul-12

Aug-12

VisionULiCOM will be an innovative,
information and communication
technology facility that will engage inrevolutionizing
library
servicedelivery for social and collaborative
research learning among students,faculty, and staff at UPLB.
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Mission
ULiCOM is committed toprovide cost-effective, convenient,easy access, and high quality
service that supports intellectualand career development needs ofstudents, faculty and staff andempowers them to use information
to effectively respond to evolving
societal and technological changes.
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Goals and Objectives
Goal #1: Promote study and learning by
providing an inviting space that honor
study and encourage students to study
longer and the ability to draw students
more to the library.

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Objective 1. To encourage at least 80%of the students population to use thefacility instead of themgoingtointernet/coffee shops to study. With thecrime happened to UPLB students
outside the campus recently become aneye opener that these students should
be encouraged to stay inside thecampus. Thus, providing them a place tostay during their late night study.
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Goals and Objectives
Objective 2. To provide an inviting space forstudents, faculty and staff for research and study
that offers extended library hours up to nine inthe evening at the implementation of this project
and will be extended up to twelve midnight during
examination period.

Objective 3. To provide a facility thatprovides equipment and assistance foraudio and video editing
andothermultimedia projects for students.
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Goals and Objectives
Objective 4. To provide students with aplace for quiet study where they can beon their own, especially those that needs
focus and concentration in working on
their research papers.

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Goals and Objectives
Goal #2: Support group study sessions and socializationthat promotes congenial conversations that shareknowledge gained in class.
Objective 1. To provide a group study room forstudents that encourages sharing knowledge andpromoting collaborative learning.
Objective 2. To provide a space that student,
faculty and staff can freely express their ideas
and thoughts without being “shoo” outside thelibrary or being warned to be silent.
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Goals and Objectives
Goal #3: Foster sense of community among
students, allowing them to strengthened
camaraderie among themselves byproviding them a space for fun, recreationand interesting intellectual puzzles andgames during their study break.

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Goals and Objectives
Objective 1. To create a memorable
experience for students, where they canhave a feel of ownership of the libraryor providing the “feel at home”
environment where they can have fun
together during their study breaks.

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Goals and Objectives
Objective 2. To provide a flexible, comfortable
space in the library where they can be allowed
to bring their own food/drink to enjoy thecompany of their friends and colleague.

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Goals and Objectives
Goal #4: Provide a place for faculty toconduct “Classroom-Based Teachingand Learning” for easy access to librarymaterials where students can freely
move into the shelves/stacks for anygroup assignments or group activities
or search all types of materials.

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Goals and Objectives
Objective 1. To provide a lecture/training
room for faculty to conduct their class inthe library that needs easy access to alltypes of materials.
Objective 2. To establish good relationshipto faculty, to collaborate and support
each other for the academic goal of thecommunity.
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKPERSONAL LEARNINGENVIRONMENT

CommunicateCreate
Reflective Progress

Learning to Learn

Source: Personal Learning Environments in the Learning Commons. by LOERTSCHER, DAVID V.; KOECHLIN, CAROL. Teacher Librarian, Dec2011, Vol. 39
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Services
ChaiseLounge36Services
ReferenceDesk37

ServicesGroup
TrainingLab
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Services
Multimedia
Station39

Services
StudentCoaching
Services

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Services
LibraryWorkstations

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Services
Quiet StudyArea42

ServicesMini
Theater43

Activities

Library staff assistance during all
open hours
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Activities

Use of library catalogs, online
databases (e-journals, e-books)
and internet access45

Activities

Electronic file management –download to disk, file transfers
and file compression
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Activities

Public printing on a pay-forprint basis
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Activities

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Campus email access48

Activities

Remote access user assistance49

Activities

WebCT access to instructor-designed
tutorials, exams, and coursework
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Activities
Multimedia
capabilities including
image scanning andthe manipulation ofWeb-based sound andgraphic files;
Documentary
film/video viewing andinstructions
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Activities

Library services including inter-UP System
Library Loan and electronic access of nonsubscribed e-journals
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Activities

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Video editing and recordings
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Activities

Personal software loading available atvarious standalone workstations andCD-ROM databases
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Word processing, spreadsheets, andpresentation applications software
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Organizational Setup

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The Floor Plan Layout

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The Virtual Tour of ULiCOM

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MONITORING STRATEGIESPolicy of Use of the UPLB
University Library Information
Common will be implemented .

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EVALUATION STRATEGIES
It considers studying student
patterns of room use over time or
asking students to rate the overall
impact of the facility in the ULiCOM
on their learning or conduct
research on new innovations on
information common to keep up withthe time.
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References

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References
Heitsch, Elizabeth K. and Holley, Robert. (2011).
The information and learning commons, somereflections.
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Acknowledgment : to my OJT student : Melvin C.
Dacanay and Eddy Cyril U. Mendoza for creating theVirtual Tour of the ULiCOM

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Questions?

Ask a Librarian!
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Contact Information:
Mary Ann M. Ingua, MLIS
Head Librarian, Computer Services &Multimedia Collections Section
University of the Philippines Los Banos
University Library
Email: maansky@gmail.com
Mobile No: 09159073934
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