Räume neu gedacht – Erfolgsmodell Teaching Library. Multimediales Lernen für wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

The design of academic libraries as hybrid learning spaces is gaining increasing importance in the context of digital transformation. This paper shows how physical learning spaces and digital learning environments can be merged into a cohesive whole. The focus is on the reorientation of a subject-specific science library into a hybrid learning space that is geared towards specifically designed e-learning offerings for teaching information, media, and digital literacy skills. The teaching and learning concept is modular in structure, differentiated by competence levels, and transferable to other academic disciplines. Implementation began as part of an introductory seminar for first-semester students. Its evaluation demonstrates that even large student groups can be taught effectively with minimal staff involvement by a teaching librarian. The inverted classroom model, which supports both self-directed and collaborative learning, proved particularly conducive to learning. The close integration of spatial design, digital tools, and didactic structure is the core feature of the concept, which enables students to acquire lasting competencies in the use of scientific information resources. The results underscore the importance of holistically designed learning environments in academic libraries.