DRAFT for review Learning Commons Mission

In support of UMass Dartmouth’s academic mission, the Learning Commons creates and cultivates a vibrant, welcoming and integrated learner-centered environment.

We will do so by promoting an environment and support team that

• inspires learners and fosters learning as an activity
• embodies and supports engagement & collaboration for individual & group work
• champions and supports the research process from search and discovery to synthesis and presentation.
• provides easily accessible and adaptable physical spaces and resources
• excels at providing rich technological facilities, instruction, and support
• maximizes individual and group productivity by integrating scholarly information support services and information literacy instruction