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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
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
