Category Archives: Library Learning Terrace

Deans Update: Evaluating Library Spaces

The success of a new building or a renovation can be gauged in many ways – but none better than by the actions and reactions of the users of the space. As the Libraries addresses the strategic direction to build … Continue reading

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Library Learning Terrace featured in ‘Power to the Librarian’ series

Drexel University’s Library Learning Terrace and embedded libraries concept was featured in a series entitled “Power to the Librarian,” compiled by Elsevier’s Library Connect. The “Power to the Librarian” series features case studies highlighting eight innovative advances among libraries worldwide. … Continue reading

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Herman Miller Blogs: Student Designers Make Their Mark

On February 2, 2012 a Herman Miller blog featured the designs created Westphal College typography students for the hub at the Library Learning Terrace. Click here to read the article.  

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Five Students to Have Designs Featured at Library Learning Terrace

Five Drexel students were recognized at a reception on Tuesday, January 17th, for their designs which will be prominently featured on the fabric screens of the Hub at the Library Learning Terrace. The moveable signs are part of the furniture, … Continue reading

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Library Journal: Year in Architecture 2011

Library Journal included the Library Learning Terrace in their Year in Architecture 2011 publication. The report is available online at: www.libraryjournal.com.

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Typography Artwork Unveiling & Reception

Join Drexel University Libraries on Tuesday, January 17th from 5 – 6:30 PM for a reception recognizing the student artists whose designs will be featured in the Library Learning Terrace on the Herman Miller divider screens. The selected pieces will … Continue reading

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Student Designs to Inspire Learning at the Library Learning Terrace

The Libraries invited sophomore graphic design students in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design’s Typography I classes, taught by assistant professors Shushi Yoshinaga and Julia Colton,  to develop unique designs for Drexel University Libraries’ Library Learning Terrace. … Continue reading

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Libraries in Transition

The following is in excerpt provided to attendees of the 2011 Future Search Conference. The increasing role of technology and electronically accessible materials has caused many to question the role of the traditional library. With stacks of books, desks and … Continue reading

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Libraries welcome New Students

The Drexel campus is flooded with new faces this summer, as new students and their parents attend orientation sessions. Weekly, on Monday and Thursday, these eager young students attend the Libraries orientation sessions, where they participate in an interactive and … Continue reading

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TIME: Is a Bookless Library still a Library?

  Reporter Tim Newcomb featured the Libraries’ Library Learning Terrace in his TIME piece titled Is a Bookless Library still a Library? Read the entire article at time.com.

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