Association of Research Libraries (ARL®)

Overview

Library spaces are intimately tied to library roles, collections, and services. Creating new roles for research libraries in research teaching and learning involves reconceptualizing both library physical spaces and library virtual spaces.

Articles & Presentations

• “Learning and Research Spaces in ARL Libraries: Snapshots of Installations and Experiments,” by Crit Stuart, in Research Library Issues, no. 264 (June 2009): 7–18 [PDF]

• "Creating Learning Spaces through Collaboration: How One Library Refined Its Approach," by Robert Fox and Crit Stuart, in EDUCAUSE Quarterly (April 2009)

• "In Conversation—Learning Spaces," EDUCAUSE 08 Podcast, Oct. 2008

• "A Space of One’s Own: Learning Environments Derived from User-Centered Discovery Techniques," EDUCAUSE Live! Webcast featuring Crit Stuart, Nov. 21, 2008, 1–2 p.m. ET

• "Evaluating Physical and Virtual Space to Support Teaching and Learning," presentation by Rich Meyer and Crit Stuart at 150th ARL Membership Meeting, May 2007

Tools & Resources

• "Guidelines on Library Space Partnerships." University of Utah.

• "Special Issue on Learning Spaces." EDUCAUSE Quarterly v. 32, no. 1 (2009)

• "Learning Environments: Where Space, Technology, and Culture Converge," by Thomas Warger and Gregory Dobbin, in EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (October 2009) [PDF]

• Innovative Spaces in ARL Libraries: Results of a 2008 Study, July 2009

• ARL Learning Space Pre-Programming Tool Kit, Oct. 2008 [PDF]

• Graduate Student and Faculty Spaces and Services, SPEC Kit 308, Dec. 2008 [PDF]

• Managing Public Computing, SPEC Kit 302, Dec. 2007 [PDF]

• Library Services in Non-Library Spaces, SPEC Kit 285, Nov. 2004 [PDF]

• The Information Commons, SPEC Kit 281, July 2004 [PDF]

• ACRL/LAMA Guide for Architects: Guide For Planning Higher Education Library Spaces