At the Libraries we have declared this to be the "year of library learning environments." This focus goes beyond renovating spaces, adding chairs, and counting students studying. The library as an environment that inspires learning, is -as one of our faculty advisors simply hinted-a frame of mind. Be forewarned, in coming months you'll read about new quiet spots to read, places to explore data, and innovative venues to provide assistance online or in person.
Behind the public environments shared by our guests is the workplace environment where a highly committed group of over 60 library staff members work often more than 40 hours a week, twelve months a year, to improve the academic and research experiences of colleagues within the Drexel community. They bring a diverse range of background, expertise, and motivations, but also share a passion for learning. That passion is why many love to work in a library, especially one that serves higher education and enables the growth of young minds.
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