New research-writing studio coming to Western Libraries
The Research Consultation and Writing Center areas of Western Libraries and the Learning Commons are merging into the Research-Writing Studio, which will integrate academic support in a vibrant learning environment staffed by research consultants and writing assistants.
The merger will be accomplished in two phases. The first phase begins with the relocation of Research Consultation and the Writing Center to Haggard Hall East behind the Student Technology Center. The second phase will be implemented by the fall of 2015 when the Research-Writing Studio will move into its permanent space in the center of Haggard Hall adjacent to the STC.
University faculty have repeatedly identified the development of student research and writing skills as an important role of the Libraries. The Research-Writing Studio, funded exclusively by private donation, will feature flexible furnishings and mobile technologies to facilitate scholarly work and support for core academic literacies such as researching, reading, and writing. Students can work on their academic projects individually, with peers, or with consultants.
Featuring innovative pedagogies important to student learning, the Research-Writing Studio will integrate support for academic work, and scholars who use the Studio can receive feedback while they practice their craft. Research consultants and writing assistants will offer incremental, strategy-based consultations while students work individually or collaboratively within the space.
Over the next few months, you may notice Studio-related changes in the Library. In addition to the relocation of Research Consultation and the Writing Center to Haggard Hall East, the oversize collection will be relocated to the Wilson Library, and the reference collection will move from Wilson to Haggard 2. Although no major construction is planned, some infrastructure improvements to electrical and lighting will occur over the summer. For more details on implementation plans, please contact Andrea Peterson at andrea.peterson@wwu.edu.