Learning Commons Student Open House
Oct. 20th, 12-3:30
Location: 2nd floor of Scott Library

Come explore the brand new Learning Commons @ Scott Library!  The celebrations on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 20th begin with an Open House for students.  Check in at the Learning Commons Welcome Table in the Scott Atrium, pick up a passport, get your passport stamped at the LC stations, and be eligible for prizes including a Netbook and one of 40 LC Sling Bags.  The Open House will be followed by an official (and catered!) launch at 3:30.

Learning Commons Opening Celebration
Oct. 20th, 3:30-5
Location: 2nd floor of Scott Library

After much anticipation, the Learning Commons @ Scott Library officially opens!  Come celebrate with us as we cut the ribbon on these magnificent new facilities on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library.  The Learning Commons provides innovative learning spaces for York students, and offers an integrated new approach to the support of student learning.  Explore the new Hub, Salon and Collaboratory areas.  Remarks at 4pm, followed by guided tours. The celebration will be catered.

If you’ve been in the Scott Library recently, you know there are major changes afoot.  Every day there seem to be changes on the 2nd floor.  We know how eager you all are to see the yellow tape come down and be able to explore the new Learning Commons!

Rest assured, it will be soon!

There are three areas of construction: the Hub (just off the Atrium), the Salon (where the reference collection is located), and the Collaboratory (a huge new room down the hallway near the escalators).

Work continues on all three areas.  If you want to take a peek in the Salon you may- it is mostly complete except for a few finishes.  The Hub, where  supports and services like the Info Desk, research consultations and writing instruction “pods” will be located, is nearing completion.  We hope it will be just a week or two until it’s open for you to use.  The Collaboratory will open a bit later in mid October.

In the meantime, mark your calendars – we are planning a huge Learning Commons Open House and Celebration during the afternoon of October 20th.  Stay tuned for more details!

We thank you so much for your patience during the construction, and we hope you are excited as we are about the new face of the Scott Library 2nd floor.

5.  Help you understand what you can do with your degree

4.  Learn effective reading and note-taking techniques

3. Learn how to find materials that professors want in your essay

2. Learn how to form an effective thesis statement

1. Learn how to manage your time effectively

Start the academic year on a firm foundation.

The Learning Commons in Scott Library can help you develop your learning, writing and researching skills. Visit us on the 2nd floor of Scott Library today!