[Rdap] Innovative STEM library/non-library spaces

[Carolyn Bishoff]

There are several spaces like what you’re describing at University of
Minnesota. Most have photos or renderings. I think. :)

Makerspaces
https://www.lib.umn.edu/services/makerspaces

Collaboration studio
https://www.lib.umn.edu/wilsonstudio

SMART Learning Commons
Integrates tutoring, library support for student-produced media.
Partnership between Libraries and Office of Undergraduate Education.
https://www.lib.umn.edu/smart

Toaster Innovation Hub (opened Monday)
https://www.continuum.umn.edu/2019/12/making-the-toaster/
https://www.lib.umn.edu/walter/toaster/space

Health Sciences Library spaces (opening this year)
https://www.continuum.umn.edu/2019/04/the-spaces-of-the-new-health-sciences-libraries/


On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 11:09 Eugene Barsky <eugene.barsky at ubc.ca> wrote:

> Amy and All:
>
> We have one of these spaces in UBC (with pictures :) and as a Head, I
> would be happy to answer questions -
> https://researchcommons.library.ubc.ca/
>
> Eugene
>
> On Tue, 11 Feb 2020 at 07:19, O'Donnell, Megan N [LIB] <mno at iastate.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> Hey RDAP community,
>>
>> We’re also trying to design a space like this and there are VERY few
>> pictures on library websites showing digital labs/collab spaces.
>>
>> I imagine that patrons would also like to see images 😉
>>
>>
>>
>> Megan
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>> *From:* rdap-bounces at kunverj.com <rdap-bounces at kunverj.com> *On Behalf
>> Of *Koshoffer, Amy (koshofae)
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 10, 2020 6:09 PM
>> *To:* Research Data Access and Preservation <rdap at kunverj.com>
>> *Subject:* [Rdap] Innovative STEM library/non-library spaces
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear RDAPpers
>>
>>
>>
>> I am on a committee run by the Director of Science and Engineering
>> libraries at UC to explore how to create an innovative space that will be
>> shared by the library and other academic departments.  He asked me to reach
>> out to other librarians.  Below is his request for information.  If you
>> have something to share please email me at koshofae at ucmail.uc.edu.  If
>> you are interested in the results, please let me know.  Ted is willing to
>> share.   Thank you for any information you have to share.
>>
>>
>>
>> *I’m gathering examples of innovative spaces for a future project
>> involving my STEM libraries.  Hope you all can help.  Our project will
>> integrate some library/research data services functions in a
>> to-be-renovated academic building.  We know of many of the higher-profile
>> library spaces.  I thought there may be lesser-known cool spaces (in & out
>> of libraries) to have on our radar.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Very interested to hear of library and non-library spaces (across any
>> discipline) that you think are interesting.  Spaces for research, teaching,
>> study, collaboration/community building, collections/exhibits, emerging
>> technologies or other functions.  Also, spaces that integrate unexpected
>> library and non-library functions – and how well they may be working
>> together.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *I’m casting the net very wide on purpose.  We will pull ideas from a lot
>> of sources of inspiration.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *I can compile for the list if there’s interest.  Thanks for your
>> insights!*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Ted*
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> *Amy Koshoffer (she/her)*
>>
>> Assistant Director of Research & Data Services | UC Libraries
>>
>> [image: orcid small]ORCID 0000-0001-8130-103X
>> <http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8130-103X>
>>
>>
>>
>> Join us on April 24th for the 5th UC Data Day
>> <https://libapps.libraries.uc.edu/blogs/dataday/>
>>
>>
>>
>> amy.koshoffer at uc.edu  (preferred) | (513) 556-1310
>>
>> *Research & Data Services
>> <https://libraries.uc.edu/research-teaching-support/research-data-services.html>
>> (Data, GIS, Informatics)*
>>
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Carolyn Bishoff
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University Libraries
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University of Minnesota | 612-625-0317
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