Library Engagement Project: Themes

Reimagining the Library's facilities requires responding to urgent need for work while enhancing student needs for more space and improved access to physical and digital information resources and new services. Share your thoughts

Inclusive design aims to remove the barriers that create undue effort & separation. It enables everyone to participate equally, confidently & independently in everyday activities. An inclusive approach to design offers new insights into the way we interact with the built environment​. Share your thoughts

There should be learning spaces of all kinds from lecture to group and silent study. Share your thoughts​​

The building should co-locate key student services and service points​​. Share your thoughts

These are our current thoughts about what might be included in a library development project. Share your thoughts​

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The Library development will advance research, education & innovation in a networked world. It will be an interdisciplinary resource for the entire community that enables transformative research & education through its provision of critical scholarship, tools & services. Creating spaces for sharing, showcasing & undertaking research. Share your thoughts

The building should inspire and empower – here is a link to Designing Libraries and other places and spaces which might provide inspiration​. Share your thoughts

These are the underpinning design principles. Share your thoughts​

The library should include access to books, journals, multimedia, AV loans and learning resources of all kinds​. Share your thoughts

Interiors should be welcoming, inspirational, comfortable and support all modes of learning. Share your thoughts​

Submit your ideas – what have we missed? What other spaces or buildings inspire you?​

It is critical that it meets environmental and well-building standards; 17 SDG goals embedded, carbon neutral, energy efficient, built on universal design principles. An environment featuring natural elements​. Share your thoughts

The library should be digitally enhanced, a smart building covering elements from HVAC to security to learning technologies, wellbeing and comfort. Share your thoughts​​

The building should inspire and delight visitors​​. Share your thoughts

Look here for events, pop ups and opportunities to get involved in designing the library of the future​