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Library Engagement Project: Concept & Development


Library Development: Creating a new library experience

These are some of the initial ideas about what the library development might offer, but we need your thoughts and ideas. Please comment, ask questions and share your thoughts


 
 
 
  • Service Features

    Good café
    Social spaces
    Storage
    Kitchen and services for commuting students
    Events and exhibitions space
    Bookshop / book swap
    Workshop and tutorial space

    Make Space
    Campus living room

  • Campus Service Hub and One Stop Shop

    A hub for services to students:
    careers, welfare, finance, learning support, IT support

  • Digital

    Digitally connected and interactive
    Hybrid space
    Digital lab
    New learning and teaching technologies
    Connected globally
    IoT

  • Learning Resources

    Learning resources, books, journals, media, technology
    Access to loan equipment (IT/AV)
    Space as a learning resource
    Archives and Special Collections

  • Supporting Research and Learning Development

    Rolling programme of research workshops - using library to support research
    Place to develop teaching experience:
    visible resources/teaching lab/CAITE Staff
    Creative thinking spaces, collaboration etc.
    Place to meet
    Research showcase

  • Student Learning Behaviours and Activities Facilitated by Design, Architecture and Services

    Collaborative and group work
    Bookable spaces
    Places for quiet reflection and study
    Working alone or together
    Creative and maker spaces
    Visual research
    Accessing support for learning skills, digital, maths etc.

  • Design Features

    Fully accessible for all users
    Good natural light
    Outside space/garden
    Great navigation
    Zoned spaces
    Energy efficient
    High quality of materials and finish
    Viewing axis/line of sight

  • Outreach and Community

    Space for family activities supported by our students
    Adult access to skills development and workshops:
    language classes, creative writing classes, short courses, adult learning (education), micro-credentials
    After school clubs, school visits, outreach and university recruitment activity
    Book clubs, creative writing


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