Learning+Commons

The Old Dominion University Learning Commons at Perry Library is the primary on campus library of the university. It was completed at the beginning of the fall semester in 2011 and cost the university $11.1 million to complete ([|1]). The Learning Commons boasts more academic resources than the previous university library.

__Amenities__ Some of the amenities located in the Learning Commons are computer labs, private study rooms, multimedia presentation rooms, a sound-proof recording room, the Student Success Center, the Career Management Center, and the Einstein Bros. Bagel shop.

__Hours of Operation__ The Learning Commons is open to all from 8 a.m. to midnight and from midnight to 8 am for current faculty and students. When entering between midnight and 8 am, a university ID card is needed. A card reader is located in front of the Learning Common's front door. The Learning Commons closes on Fridays at 7:30pm and on Saturdays at 6pm ([|1]).

__Special Services__ The Learning Commons hosts enrichment classes for a variety of topics such as training on the library website, help with computers and technology, and career management seminars to name a few.

__Private Stud__y Rooms can be reserved by students online([|4])

[|Reference librarians] are also available full time with expertise in a variety of research topics including technology and GIS systems. [|The Math and Science Resource Center] provides tutoring for 100 level math courses and 100-200 level chemistry courses, and the [|Writing Tutorial Services] assists undergraduates and graduate students with all their writing needs.

The help desk is open 24 hours a day, five days a week and equipment, such as iPads, laptops, and video recorders, can be rented from here ([|2]). Portable seating chairs are available and can be moved according to the student convenience. There are outlets spread throughout the downstairs inside every Z-shaped table for students who prefer to use their own laptops instead of the computers provided in the computer lab.

__Einstein Brothers Bagel Company__ == Einstein Brother's Bagel Company has taken up residence on the first floor of the Learning Commons and food is allowed throughout the Learning Commons. Hours of operation are Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am-10pm and Fridays from 7:30am-6:30pm. Weekend hours are Saturdays from 9am-6pm and Sundays from 9am-10pm ([|3]). There are also indoor and outdoor tables in the bagel shop. In addition to Einstein Brother's Bagel Company, vending machines are located next to the bathrooms on the first floor.

Sources: 1. [|ODU Learning Commons @ Perry Library]. Retrieved 2012-03-14. 2. [|ODU Learning Commons Equipment Loans]. Retrieved 2012-03-14. 3. Einstein Brother's Bagels Retrieved 2012-03-13. 4.__[| ODU Learning Commons Room Reservations]__. Retrieved 2012-03-15.