Our Library: 1972-2011

Learning and teaching

2008-2011

Unprecedented demand for study spaces

The success of the Library extension and refurbishment can be measured by the number of clients using the spaces created. To meet ever-increasing demand for a place to study, learn and engage in the student experience, the existing footprint of the Library was re-purposed, enabled by the:

• Strategic acquisition of ejournal backfiles
• De-duplication of print journals
• Removal of 2.3 kilometres of shelving on Level 2
• Construction of 8 new bookable group study rooms; using high quality, sound buffering glass
• Addition of individual, powered study carrels on all levels
• Integration of the Postgraduate study rooms to improve openness and transition between spaces

2006-2008

From solitary study to a choice of styles

While the provision of quiet space remains essential to any contemporary library, other areas are now available to support current and future learning styles. The extension provides:

• An overall increase of 350 study seats
• Dedicated quiet areas
• Increased natural lighting and tranquil vistas
• Formal group study rooms and informal group study areas on all floors
• Tailor-made music and media spaces
• Relaxed reading lounges with a range of comfortable seating
• Desk sizes to suit the study purpose – individual carrels to larger workstations
• Multipurpose labs seating 30 and 40 students for hands-on information literacy instruction or computer access

Content by: University Librarian