Press and Photos

Selected articles and photos from the MLC's press archive.

Learning Spaces. Diana G. Oblinger, Editor. (Educause 2006).
Space, whether physical or virtual, can have a significant impact on learning. This e-book represents an ongoing exploration as we bring together space, technology, and pedagogy to ensure learner success. Chapter 41 focuses on the Student Learning Center. Written by University Librarian and Associate Provost, William Gray Potter and MLC Director, Florence King. Chapter 41.

"The Electronic Academic Library: Undergraduate Research in a Library without Books." (portal: Libraries and the Academy, 6.1 2006)
"This study examines undergraduate students' research habits in a strictly electronic library environment at a large public university. Unlike most information commons, the campus' electronic library is not housed within a traditional library space and provides access to electronic research materials exclusively. Written by former and current MLC Librarians, Anna Van Scoyoc and Caroline Cason Barratt." Full article (available to Project Muse subscribers, including UGA students and faculty).

"SLC Best Place to Live." (Red and Black, August 11, 2005)
"I heart the SLC. I've been thinking about moving in. I could take over one of those study rooms. I would drag in some green and orange chairs, put curtains over the glass doors and draw a scenic landscape on the white board so it's like I'm looking outside. The ridiculous construction on Lumpkin Street tries with all of its might and malice to prevent me from reaching my cherished building." Full article.

"Reference 2005: The Reference Evolution, A Tale of Three Libraries, " (Library Journal, November 15, 2004)
Building the Future: University of Georgia, Athens. While the survey numbers definitely tell a story about the direction of reference in academic libraries, one can look to recent library construction projects to get a sense of where the future is headed. At the University of Georgia (UGA), an ARL member with a large undergraduate program, the new Student Learning Center, a joint project of the university libraries and the Academic Computing department, is a perfect example. "In designing this facility, we anticipated that the typical undergraduate could complete many projects, speeches, and short papers from online resources," says William Potter, director of the UGA libraries. Full article.

"Lighthouse of Learning," (Georgia Magazine, December 2003)
The new $43.6 million Student Learning Center—the largest capital project ever undertaken by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents—has brought dramatic change to both the Classic City skyline and academic life at UGA. Full Article

"SLC Will Be 'Heart' of University", (The Red & Black, October 18, 2002)
University Librarian Bill Potter remarks that the Student Learning Center's innovative combination of classroom and study space "will give the building a sense of life, activity". According to architect Paul Cassilly, "This is going to be a point of destination, a place where kids are going to want to come to". Full article