SAVE THE DATE – ACADEMIC LIBRARIES 2005

When: November 10 -11, 2005

Where: Saratoga Courtyard by Marriott in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sponsors: The New York 3Rs Association and the Academic & Special Library Section of the NY Library Association

Theme: The Information Commons – Adapting to the Culture of Net Generation Students

Who Should Come: Academic library directors and department managers along with college administrators and IT personnel who together are critical in implementing an information commons concept on campus

“Many academic libraries are creating new learning spaces, often called Information Commons or Learning Commons. They address the needs of the campus to have a physical environment that provides high-end technology (network access, software, digital information resources), as well as staff that can assist with a wide range of support for faculty and students as they use and create learning and information products. In addition to addressing technology and support needs, the configuration of spaces in Information Commons generally reflects the trend towards social learning that appeals to Net Gen students. Through provision of various types of group space for discussion, production of multi-media projects, and presentation practice, Information Commons become a popular place for academic work in a social context.”

(Joan K. Lippincott, Ph.D., Associate Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information, and

presenter at Academic Libraries 2005)

Come join your academic library colleagues throughout the state, learn about a library environment targeted to the Net Gen students, and enjoy beautiful Saratoga Springs in the late Fall.

Hold the date and stay tuned for additional information from your 3Rs Council, including additional presenters as planning continues.

Planning Committee:

John Hammond, Northern NY Library Network (john@nnyln.org )

John Shaloiko, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (shaloiko@senylrc.org )

Carol Anne Germain, SUNY Albany (cg219@albany.edu )

(JC)