School of Library and Information Science

INFORMATION COMMONS

School of Library and Information Science
Marist Hall, Room 131A-133

[This] collaborative facility, called Information Commons, is intended to bring together and share information, expertise, and technology in an enriched environment promoting collaboration and innovation in support of learning, teaching, and research. The School believes that the facility will be positioned as an intellectual hub … that will allow user to create, access, and use information more effectively through the mediation of technology and to greatly improve knowledge sharing in the educational environment …
---from the Planning Document

SLIS Symposium 2009

Present Capabilities

• Access to SLIS Technology Inventory
• Presentation space with networking and video projection
  for groups up to 40
• Tables and chairs for informal small group meetings and individual study
• WiFi wireless network coverage for laptops
• Video signage production and maintenance

Future Capabilities

• Usability testing lab
• Information management application test and evaluation facilities

Usage Policy

The Information Commons is available for informal conversations and individual study when not scheduled for formal programs. Scheduling of all or part of the facilities for formal programs and events, and requests to open at other times, are coordinated by the School of Library and Information Science.

Requests to schedule use of the Information Commons should be emailed to:

cua-infocommons[at]cua.edu

Do you have other ideas and suggestions?

Contact the Director of the Information Commons:
David Shumaker, Clinical Associate Professor
239 Marist Hall, 202-319-5551, shumaker[at]cua.edu

• Upcoming Events
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• Reserve the facility
• Open Hours

The Information Commons is opened and staffed by SLIS lab staff assistants. Specialized computer software resouces are available, as well as areas for group work and individual study.