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
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
A hub for services to students:
careers, welfare, finance, learning support, IT support
Digitally connected and interactive
Hybrid space
Digital lab
New learning and teaching technologies
Connected globally
IoT
Learning resources, books, journals, media, technology
Access to loan equipment (IT/AV)
Space as a learning resource
Archives and Special Collections
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
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.
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
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