1. Evolution of the Traditional Library
By Antonio Naylor

2. Enlightenment Loggia
Plaza
Inception
Workshop
Studio

3. Enlightenment Loggia
Libraries have traditionally been a book depository
for knowledge. The means to deliver knowledge has
evolved beyond books and the physical location to
contain it. Our concern today isn’t the safekeeping
and locale of knowledge but more about the Studio
dissemination of it. The next logical step is for
libraries to become a place to impart knowledge.
The Enlightenment Loggia is an attempt to provide
learning for all utilizing a variety in approach for
three distinct spaces. The three spaces are as
follows; a Studio where knowledge is presented and
brought into focus with instructors’ guidance. an
Inception Workshop
Inception Workshop for collaboration and peer to
peer learning and a Plaza for large groups and
individual reflection . The progression is from
learning, to application and then to
communication/manipulation of their knowledge.
The major connection for students is through mobile
Plaza
devices and the wireless backbone to drive it.

5. Studio
In this space, we provide for the
dispatching of knowledge. Instructors
guide the flow of information and
monitor the discussions among
students. To help facilitate this flow,
the layout has small groups of
students at tables. Tables are located
in four quadrants of space with three
locations for video projection. Two The instructor has front wall for lecture and a
small table in the middle for small group
tables have mobile monitors while the discussion. Instructors are fitted with a
other two have the video projector. wireless microphone connected to speakers in
Transitions from lecture to group ceiling for sound reinforcement. Students
discussion are fluid and occur without have tablets or laptops connected wirelessly
moving the furniture. The idea is to to interact. Studio sessions are recorded and
can be accessed by students when required.
implement a seamless environment
Grants are available to add sound
that flows with instructional needs. reinforcement to classrooms.

6. Studio
(3) Video
Projection
Locations
(4) Small
Instructor’s Group
Table Tables

7. Studio
Swivel chairs allow students to be
mobile and turn, as necessary, in the
direction of lecture or small group
discussion. Each table has a mobile
marker board for jotting down
important information or learning
goals. The idea is this board can be
One wall has been reserved for taken into the Inception Workshop to
glazing. It provide day lighting and reference items from Studio. Three
offer visual connection to the walls have more marker board to write
courtyard, as well as glass door to down topics and ideas. Students start
access. LED lighting has dimming everyday in the Studio getting more
controls to provide daylight harvesting instruction and continuing discussion.
with constant illumination levels The foundation for their knowledge
during night conditions. takes shape and prepares them for
application.

9. Inception Workshop
In this space, we provide an environment
for application of knowledge through
creation. Students can apply knowledge to
projects using problem solving, decision
making, investigative skills, and reflection.
The mobile marker board from Studio
serves as a reminder of rubrics set by
students and teacher. This is primarily a A work bench with ergonomic stools
students space. It is not governed by the promotes standing and movement during
time of day as for rest of classes. Your creation. The idea is to keep this area
project can be stored under the bench . active to engage students. Glass partitions
Students are be encouraged to work on it serve as separation from the Plaza allowing
when ever they have time or feel inspired. high visibility. Monitors are mounted on
They can go back to the studio to engage tackable wall surface for students to post
in more small group instruction or get ideas and continue to display research
more instruction from teacher. from tablet or other source of media.

10. Inception Workshop
Serpentine
Acoustical Clouds
Mobile Marker Glass Partition
Board Tackable Surface
Monitors

11. Inception Workshop
Serpentine clouds were utilized for a variety of
reasons relating to sound, lighting, and atmosphere.
In regards to sound, the serpentine clouds dampen
the acoustics of this area and help define this space
off the plaza. We have limited sound reinforcement
in this area so that we can minimize the distractions
and the ability for others to disturb students when
they are working on projects. In the Loggia, we have
overhead lighting, but the lighting in this space is
more task intensive and must be provided
accordingly over each bench area. This promotes
flexibility in the spaces because the individual task
lighting can be easily modified depending on the
learning style of the student working in the area.
Lighting can be task driven, but when lighting is
paired with learning styles, and students are able to
work in a space that promotes their learning and
acquisition of knowledge; that creates an added
benefit. Lighting, be it task or otherwise, also
affects the mood and atmosphere of the space
which indirectly impacts student learning. The
Inception Workshop is connected to Plaza by lounge
spaces. These lounge spaces will give the students
the opportunity to break from projects to reflect or
unwind.

13. Plaza
In this space, students experience cognitive concepts in
various modalities to strengthen and reinforce their
learning. We provide for the communication and
manipulation of the applied knowledge from workshop.
Students can utilize this social hub for presenting their
projects on a main collapsible stage equipped with
projection behind it. An added benefit is that students
can peer into the workshop to see projects in progress.
There are side marker boards mounted on glass
partitions that allow students to display information
about their projects. The flexibility of the collapsible
stage is beneficial because it can be divided and
positioned for display of projects at marker boards. The
design of this pace is conducive for self-paced walking
tours or to convening for small solutions and/or critics
groups. Because feedback is encouraged for the
students, we invite the general population of the school
and community to experience the plaza. This provides
an added dimension by allowing social interaction
between the students and the community; by increasing
opportunities for communication of their ideas; by
requiring students to increase their complexity of
thought from defending or explaining their project; and
by exposing students to situations that will enable them
to readily make the transition from the school
environment to the workplace.

14. Plaza
Spaces for Collapsible Stage
Individual with large
Reflection Projection Screen.
Marker Board for Chess/Checker
Display on Glass Board Pattern for
Partition Social Activity

15. Plaza
Individuals can retreat to reflect on what they
have learned or break for casual social
interaction. Students are provided areas to
lounge and recharge themselves with fruit or
other snacks. Federally funded afterschool
snack programs could supplement . The
lounge areas are carved out of the
interconnected spaces between the Inception
Workshop and Plaza. The boundaries are
made invisible so students can pass through
each applying and communicating their
freshly learned knowledge.

16. Plaza
Courtyards are provided on both sides
of the Plaza and are accessible from Courtyard and
both studios. Any function of the Basketball Court
Enlightenment Loggia can be moved
outside for change of scenery and to
add variety. The Basketball Court
serves as a place to work off excess
energy and allow students to resume
their work more focused. The
checkered pattern on the floor can be
a social exercise with students playing
the role of pieces while other students
call out the moves. The plaza has the
same wireless microphones and
speaker sound reinforcement of studio
but on a larger scale and ability to be Chess/Checkers
zoned for the (4) markerboard/display
areas. Pattern on Floor

18. Summary
Basketball Court
Courtyard Courtyard
Inception Workshop
Inception Workshop
Studios Plaza Studios

19. Summary
Studio: Inception Workshop: Plaza:
Physiological: Some Physiological: More Physiological: Most
Mobility in Swivel Chair Mobility Standing and Mobility Walking and
Psychological: Both flexible time of day. snacks at lounges
Global and Analytic Psychological: Analytic Psychological: Global
Sociological: Sociological: No Sociological: Some
Authority, Large and Authority & Small Authority, Variety,
Small Groups Groups Alone, Pair, Large &
Environmental: Sound, Environmental: Sound, Small Groups
Lighting, Temp & Seat Lighting, Temp & Seat Environmental: Sound,
Perceptual: Auditory, Perceptual: Visual Lighting, Temp & Seat
Visual Picture, Visual Picture, Visual Text, Perceptual: Auditory,
Text & Auditory Verbal Auditory Verbal, Visual Picture, Visual
Emotional: Structure, Tactual & Some Text, Auditory Verbal,
Task Persistence, Kinesthetic Tactual & Kinesthetic
Motivation & Emotional: Little Emotional: More
Conformity Structure & No Structure & Some
Conformity Conformity

20. Summary
Closing:
The traditional model of a library has not changed a lot when viewed through the eyes of educators. The
model has continued to represent their concerns and perspective on what needs they feel should be met within
a library. What if, along with advances in technology, we moved from an administrator based model to a client
side model? I believe the Enlightenment Loggia shows how, through advancements and research in cognitive
learning and technology, a library can transform to a space that is conducive to student centered learning.
We can provide an environment with 24/7 access to an endless array of global information; knowledge and
resources that are limitless, and resources that extend beyond the covers and spine of hardback books.
Flexible spaces in layout and function provides the instructors/ facilitators ease of access to move in and around
the students to monitor and assist, or simply observe and allow the students to work independently,
depending on task and or/ learning style. The design allows for multi- faceted collaboration between students
and between students and instructors. That collaboration can extend to between several instructors and the
Resource Administrator and Instructor, giving students example of how it can work. In the Enlightenment
Loggia, the Resource Administrator is a redefined role for the Librarian. Through collaboration and research,
students will develop real world skill sets that are growing in demand among the workforce. Being equipped
with real world skill sets enhances learning and minimizes instances where rote memorization is required. The
overall benefit is the student/individual is considered and involved in the learning process, and is allowed the
opportunity to take ownership of their learning. Multiple pathways to learning that is hands on, rigorous,
relatable, and relevant would increase our chances to graduate students who are ready to work in a global,
multicultural and diverse society. Our diversity has been a strength we have forgotten to exploit. I’ll close with
this quote.
“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each
other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing,
and inclusion.”
Max de Pree

21. Summary
Resources:
The New Learning Commons: Where Learners Win! Reinventing School Libraries and Computer Labs, 2nd edition, David
V. Loertscher, Carol Koechlin, and Sandi Zwaan
Teaching as a Subversive Activity, Neil Postman & Charles Weingartner
New Learning Environments for the 21st Century, John Seely Brown
The Revolution Isn’t Just Digital, Alan S. Inouye
Future of the Learning Space: Breaking Out of the Box, Phillip D. Long and Stephen C. Ehrmann
Classroom Amplification to Enhance Student Performance, Neil J. DiSarno, Melissa Schowalter and Patricia Grassa
Student Centered Active Learning Upside Down Pedagogies (ScaleUP) http://scaleup.ncsu.edu/
Learning Spaces Collaboratory http://www.pkal.org/
Calypso Systems http://www.calypsosystems.com/
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Steelcase Furniture http://www.steelcase.com/en/pages/homepage.aspx
Finelite Lightng http://www.finelite.com/school-floor-plan/
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Ferderal Afterschool Snack Programs http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/afterschool/
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22. Evolution of the Traditional Library
By Antonio Naylor