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14. What kinds of programming take place in your library’s learning spaces? Check all that apply. N=71
Lectures 69 97%
Exhibits 66 93%
Presentations of student work 63 89%
Hands-on workshops 63 89%
Social events 62 87%
Author talks 60 85%
Art installations 55 78%
Presentations of faculty research 54 76%
Film showings 43 61%
Presentations of research group findings 37 52%
Musical events 30 42%
Other type of programming 17 24%
Please briefly describe the other type of programming. N=17
Collaborating with Strangers (speed dating for researchers)
Conferences led by graduate students, departmental programming such as installation of named chairs, academic
support orientations, administrative meetings (committees, etc.)
Conferences/seminars, Literary Festival
Cultural celebrations
Digital humanities programs
Donor functions (meetings as well as social and author events). Final exam activities that we have branded “De-Stress
for Success.” Educational information tables from groups and offices on campus.
Finals Study Break activities for students
Fine Arts: web conferences, streaming events. Scholars’ Lab: discussion groups, design jams, THATCamp, conferences
Mini-seminars led by visiting scholars in special collections.
Occasional poetry reading
“Recognition of accomplishment” events
Research Commons: Collaborating with Strangers events, dissertation bootcamp, GIS Day. Scholars’s Studio: Data
Management Series, conferences
Slam poetry
Social networking events and book discussions
Special collections open house. Also, “technology petting zoo”-like event, allowing users to experience various
technology tools with librarians and library partners there to engage and teach.
Undergraduate Research Fair, debates, teach-ins, special events/receptions
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