Developing the Metrics to Assess the Library’s Active Learning Spaces

Karen Hum, N. Kong, Y. Li, Nanette Andersson
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Upon the opening of Purdue’s new 179,000 square foot state-of-the-art Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) facility, Purdue University Libraries (PUL) was interested in assessing space usage via observation to assist with the development of institutional metrics, as well as to ensure adequate staffing and services. Due to the size of the building and number of observations needed however, PUL team members determined that a more comprehensive data-collection tool was needed. The authors collaborated to design and build a mobile device-based, location-enabled system with reporting capabilities. The data collection system was beta tested during the fall 2017 academic term. As part of this process, detailed training materials were provided to users to ensure data and technology consistency. Based on user feedback, the database and data collection interfaces were then modified to improve usability and data veracity. Results suggest the system is an effective tool for collecting library space usage information with minimal end-user training requirements. The system enables multiple staff members to collect consistent information in a reduced amount of time. Initial analyses have also helped to inform understanding of learning space usage statistics and the different learning activities occurring in the integrated areas, which will serve as a guideline for PUL’s future service design. Purdue’s Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) Purdue University is a public land grant research institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, the university currently has more than 41,000 students enrolled and offers over 200 undergraduate majors and 69 post-graduate programs. In August of 2017, Purdue opened the Thomas S. and Harvey D. Wilmeth Active Learning Center. The WALC is a new concept in university buildings and was envisioned to fully integrate library space with active learning instructional spaces (Figure 1). The 179,000 square-foot facility houses seven different types of active learning teaching spaces for a total of 27 classrooms on three floors plus a lower level. The classrooms offer state-of-the-art digital tools for facilitating collaboration, communication, and distance learning.
开发评估图书馆主动学习空间的指标
在普渡大学新建的179,000平方英尺的最先进的Wilmeth主动学习中心(WALC)设施开放后,普渡大学图书馆(PUL)有兴趣通过观察来评估空间使用情况,以协助制定机构指标,并确保足够的人员配备和服务。然而,由于建筑物的大小和所需的观测数量,PUL团队成员决定需要一个更全面的数据收集工具。作者合作设计并构建了一个基于移动设备的、具有报告功能的定位系统。该数据收集系统在2017年秋季学期进行了beta测试。作为这一进程的一部分,向用户提供了详细的培训材料,以确保数据和技术的一致性。根据用户反馈,修改数据库和数据采集接口,提高可用性和数据准确性。结果表明,该系统是收集图书馆空间使用情况信息的有效工具,对最终用户的培训要求最低。该系统使多名工作人员能够在较短的时间内收集一致的信息。初步分析也有助于了解学习空间使用统计数据和在综合区域发生的不同学习活动,这将作为PUL未来服务设计的指导方针。普渡大学是一所公共土地授予研究机构,位于印第安纳州西拉斐特。建校于1869年,现有在校生41000余人,开设200多个本科专业和69个研究生专业。2017年8月,普渡大学开设了托马斯·s·和哈维·d·威尔梅斯主动学习中心。WALC是大学建筑中的一个新概念,设想将图书馆空间与主动学习教学空间完全整合(图1)。占地17.9万平方英尺的设施包括七种不同类型的主动学习教学空间,三层加下层共有27间教室。教室提供最先进的数字工具,以促进协作、交流和远程学习。
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