Library and Learning Transformed

摘要

When Seattle University leadership took on its largest single capital project-expanding the campus library to encompass a learning commons and create a campus hub-it created a landmark knowledge resource for the future that engages and inspires students today. The goal was to create a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold environment that provided a collaborative, stimulating experience for users. Inside, students would find quiet and active spaces; an array of artwork (including works by Henry Matisse); computer labs; book, journal, media, and special collections; the university's first media production center; smart classrooms; and academic support services like the writing center, research consultation, math lab, and tutoring and study assistance. Outside, students would be drawn to equally compelling spaces for socializing, studying, and exploring.