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Common Ground : UBC Library and Student Development in the Chapman Learning Commons Mitchell, Julie; Bell, Margot

Abstract

Many colleges and universities have created learning commons that bring together library, computing, and other campus services to support students’ academic work. Mitchell and Bell describe the creation of a learning commons that became not only a place to access academic services, but also a focal point for student leadership and holistic support. Mitchell and Bell show how UBC’s work is grounded in student development theory and cuts across traditional unit-based structures to be truly collaborative. The authors also provide advice and reflective questions to guide those who would like to undertake similar collaborations.

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