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Browse the DirectoryInformation Commons is a student employee partnership between Butler University Libraries and the Center for Academic Technology that promotes interactive dialogue and inquiry. Trained in research, circulation, and academic technology, student employees in the program provide assistance and instruction to the Butler community.
Since its inception in 2009, the program has been committed to providing its student employees with experiential learning opportunities revolving around twenty-first century skills, self-development, and professional growth.
Information Commons student employees undergo extensive training in circulation procedures, research skills, and academic technology skills. They are happy to offer the services listed below at either of our two service locations, by appointment, or via phone/email/live chat.
Information Commons students staff the desk on the first floor of Irwin Library whenever the library is open.
The other location of the Information Commons program is in the offices of the Center for Academic Technology on the third floor of Irwin Library. Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Since its inception in 2009, the program has been committed to providing its student employees with experiential learning opportunities revolving around twenty-first century skills, self-development, and professional growth.
Students will develop, apply, and promote twenty-first century skills:
Through reflective practice, students will progress in their professional and self-development:
When positions are available, applications are accepted via Handshake.
If you have questions, you may contact infocommons@butler.edu.
Information Commons is a student employee partnership between Butler University Libraries and the Center for Academic Technology that promotes interactive dialogue and inquiry. Trained in research, circulation, and academic technology, student employees in the program provide assistance and instruction to the Butler community. The program, in turn, provides student employees with experiential learning opportunities revolving around twenty-first century skills, self-development, and professional growth.
The Information Commons program was established in 2009 as a partnership between the Butler’s University Libraries and Center for Academic Technology. Student employees were hired into the program and cross-trained in research and academic technology. Students utilized their trainings as they offered 1:1 consultation at both the reference desk in Irwin Library and at the offices of the Center for Academic Technology. Student employees were also asked to support the Butler community by providing in-class training sessions and technology workshops. In 2014, Irwin Library merged the reference and circulation desks into once service point. Information Commons expanded considerably as its students assumed staffing of this service point. In 2015, the Center for Academic Technology was relocated from Jordan Hall to the third floor of Irwin Library. Information Commons students continue to offer service at two locations, now both housed in Irwin Library.
Live Chat (available whenever Irwin is open)
Irwin Library desk: 317-940-9227
CAT office: 317-940-8682
Email: infocommons@butler.edu