Library Engagement Project: Concept & Development

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