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SPEC Kit 327: Reconfiguring Service Delivery · 197 University of Washington Research Commons fact-sheet http://commons.lib.washington.edu/images/fact-sheet The UW Libraries Research Commons is meeting a new set of student and faculty needs that are emerging with the growth of data-driven research, digital scholarship and interdisciplinary studies. The space provides a collaborative environment in which students and faculty can come together to share and discuss research, as well as get support for all steps of the research process: searching, writing, publishing, and funding. The Research Commons is a place to collaborate and connect with fellow students and faculty on research projects. It is a place for workshop and presentation opportunities, and a place to discover what peers and colleagues are researching. QUICK FACTS SIZE The Research Commons is 15,524 square feet (entire Ground floor of Allen South Library). RENOVATION COST $360,260 (see below) SEATS 201 Total: 164 work seats, 25 computer seats, 3 booths. Max Occupancy: 267 ARCHITECT DLR Group. Andrea Johnson, Interior Designer. RENOVATION July -October 2010 STAFFING The Research Commons Help Desk is staffed Mon-Thurs 7:30am-10pm, Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 1-5pm, Sun 1-10pm. FEATURES Walltalkers whiteboard walls Steelcase furniture: whiteboard tables, mobile chairs and Media:scape Collaboration screens open Presentation Place www.commons.lib.washington.edu uwresearchcommons.wordpress.com