Colin Ellard & the Meanings of Space
Colin Ellard is a professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo. His obsession is space ... how we navigate through it and make…
Participant-driven photo-elicitation for library spaces
The intent of my current research is to explore user perspectives on wayfinding in the OISE Library at the University of Toronto. Questions guiding my…
InsideOCULA Newsletter: July 2015
As a busy conference season begins to slow down, we welcome the final summer issue of InsideOCULA. Our July 2015 issue is all about…
Project Goldilocks: Getting Library Learning Space “Just Right”
While there is a lot of discussion surrounding learning commons and you can certainly incorporate current trends, I think that to create productive learning spaces for students, collaboration with students is key.
Size Matters: The Small Library as Place
Wilberforce, Ontario is tucked under the southern border of Algonquin Park in the municipality of Highlands East which has a permanent population of 2,700…
Carnegie Libraries: The Next Generation
Between 1900 and 1923 Andrew Carnegie’s program of library philanthropy provided 125 library buildings in Canada, 111 of these in Ontario. Some -- too…
The Language of Space
The spaces in libraries speak; they speak much louder and more consistently than our policies, signs, or staff can, and they always speak in…
Around the province: More room to discover after major expansion at Carleton’s MacOdrum Library
Christmas came early to Carleton University’s MacOdrum Library: on Dec. 5, University Librarian Margaret Haines officially opened the newly renovated library that now offers…
Around the province: Ryerson plans new learning centre
Currently under construction at the corner of Yonge and Gould Streets in Toronto, Ryerson University’s new Student Learning Centre will provide students with an…
Around the province: Waterloo reno creates “hidden gem”
University of Waterloo students are enjoying the Dana Porter Library’s recently-renovated sixth floor. New features include adjustable study carrels, lockers for students to…