The #FutureLibraryDMU Library Development Project journey has begun. As of January 2024 we are working actively with Associated Architects and Pulse Project Management. Currently at RIBA Stage 1, we're undertaking explorations of initial concepts, timelines and a decant strategy for how we might deliver our services and support to you while construction work takes place. As proposals start to shape up, we'll be sharing them here and at consultation events to get your feedback later in 2024
"We are planning an ambitious reimagining that will support a diverse student body and which will facilitate new forms of research and learning. A new library extension and redesign of the current space will help create the conditions for success for our students and faculty, and establish a model for a next generation library.
It will offer access to expert services that extend beyond the walls of the library to support student learning and academic success, to support research, digital scholarship and transformations to scholarly communication.
Creating a new Library offer will also foster new opportunities to engage with the city, region and its communities by delivering an exciting spectrum of social, cultural and academic engagement activities.
Both digital and physical, dynamic and enduring, empowering and inspiring. A manifestation of the mission and vision of the university at the core of the university experience. We are now asking staff and students to help create this new library experience".
Best wishes
Katie
Katie Normington, Vice Chancellor
(Project Launch Announcement, March 2023)