University of Washington Research Commons

Stephanie WrightData Services Coordinator

January 24, 2012

Who We Are

Mission: The UW Libraries advances intellectual discovery and enriches the quality of life by connecting people with knowledge.

16 Branch Campus Libraries

Multi-campus university: Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell

16 colleges and schools. World-class academic medical center.

Average student headcount on Seattle campus: 43,000

Graduate: 11K - Undergrad 28K – Professional 4K

Where We Were

2008: New Models of Service Delivery

•Low dependence on print

•Decrease in on-site use by graduate students and faculty

•High dependence on digital resources

•Multiple shelving and service points

•Deteriorating budget climate

•Need to prepare facility for change

commons.lib.washington.edu

uwresearchcommons.wordpress.com

More Information

Stephanie Wright Data Services Coordinator / Atmospheric Sciences Librarian

swright@uw.edu

Lauren RayResearch Commons Librarian / Educational Outreach Services

Librarianolray@uw.edu