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‘Transforming the Library’

The 'Transforming the Library' project at Loughborough University (2012-2013) focuses on significant upgrades to library services, learning spaces, and technologies. With a budget of approximately £4.5 million, the refurbishment will improve access to information, increase the number and quality of facilities, and relocate essential services. The work begins in December 2012 and is set for completion by September 2013, with alternative access to services planned during the library's closure. Stay updated through the university's library web page and contact your Academic Librarian for more information.

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‘Transforming the Library’

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  1. ‘Transforming the Library’ Answering questions about the 2012 / 2013 Loughborough University Library refurbishment Left click to continue

  2. The questions: • Why? • What will happen? • How much will it cost? • When will it happen? • Who should I contact for more information?

  3. Why is ‘Transforming the Library’ happening? • Part of the University’s development of Central Park • Allows the Library to make major improvements to services • Recognition by the University that significant investment is needed in the Library to make it comparable to other university libraries

  4. What will ‘Transforming the Library’ mean? • Incorporation of Level 4 into the Library • Improvement to quality and quantity of learning spaces • Enhanced access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) • Re-location of PC Clinic from Haslegrave to Library Possible layout plan for Level 4

  5. What will ‘Transforming the Library’ mean? • Increased number and quality of toilets • More effective accommodation for High Demand Collection • More impressive entrance to Library • Introduction of rolling shelving on Levels 1 and 2 to enable Library to store all material without need of external store Possible layout plan for Level 3

  6. This is not the first time the Library has been transformed • For example: between 2005 and 2010 Level 3 has been transformed several times to change it from being a storage area for indexes and abstracts to a vibrant group study area.

  7. Level 3 transformed Level 3 - 2005

  8. Level 3 transformed Level 3 - 2007

  9. Level 3 transformed Level 3 - 2008

  10. Level 3 transformed Level 3 – 2010 to today

  11. Transforming the Library 2012 - 2013 • The following slides show how the Library could be transformed over the next year.

  12. Current view from the entrance area

  13. Concept design for the entrance area

  14. Current view over the central area

  15. Concept design for the central area

  16. Current view of Level 4

  17. Concept design for Level 4

  18. Current view of Level 4

  19. Concept design for Level 4

  20. How much will ‘Transforming the Library’ cost? • The University has made available approximately £4,500,000 for ‘Transforming the Library’. • It is anticipated that external funders will contribute towards the total as well.

  21. When will ‘Transforming the Library’ take place? • The work will commence in December 2012 with the intention of being completed by the end of September 2013 • Preparatory work will be initially concentrated over the Christmas and Easter vacations • The scale and volume of work will mean the Library will close from around the 22nd June 2013 to the 30th September 2013 • The Library and the wider University will ensure alternative access to Library services is provided on campus

  22. Who should I contact to find out how ’Transforming the Library’ is progressing? • Your Academic Librarian will know about how it will impact on your subject • The University Library web page will be updated regularly with news and the latest ‘Transforming the Library’ developments • Contact the Library via e-mail, phone, Facebook, Twitter or just call in and ask

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