While some people use Information Commons and Learning Commons interchangeably, it is more often seen as a progression from the first to the latter, with Information Commons defined through the pursuit of information, and Learning Commons defined through the creation of new knowledge. 

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Rather than focusing on the resources or services offered by a library, the Learning Commons model centers the users of libraries, and how to best support their dynamic processes of learning.

Learning Commons

While there is no single definition for Information Commons, it is generally understood as a place where technology and references services are brought together in order to empower learners to find information independently, with some also emphasizing a design that encourages learners to work with this information.

Information Commons

Oliveira, Silas M. "Trends in Academic Library Space: From book boxes to learning commons." Open information science 2.1 (2018): 59-74.
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/opis-2018-0005/pdf

Library as Place

Difference between Information Commons and Learning Commons spaces

- Access to technology
- Diverse space configurations
- Academic and professional training services
- Population specific services
- Reference Services

Most Common Types of Services Offered in University Learning Commons

- Technology 
- Spaces for group work
- Digital media and online connections
- Access to librarians and technology experts

Basic features of Informations Commons 

- Access to technology
- Academic and professional training services
- Diverse space configurations
- Reference Services

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