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SCONUL Library Design Award 2013 Winners Ayr Library University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). Partnership.
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SCONUL Library Design Award 2013 Winners Ayr Library University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Partnership • “Collaboration and maximising the effective use of resources: Institutions need to work well individually and collectively if they are to make best use of the resources – human and physical – available to them.” (Scottish Executive, 2003)
Partnership • Higher education institutions “must […] prioritise collaboration and co-operation between themselves and with other sectors.” (Scottish Government, 2010)
The old UWS campus was nearing its end of life; • The old UWS campus was also no longer fit for • purpose, in fabric and academic terms; • High energy costs associated with old UWS campus • were a drain on resources
Library Collaboration - 2006 • Shared Requirements • No intrusive pillars or stairs • Clear pathway to Service Desk • Flexible space • Ease of access for all users, staff, deliveries, etc.
Library Collaboration - 2006 • Shared Requirements • No intrusive pillars or stairs • Clear pathway to Service Desk • Flexible space • Ease of access for all users, staff, deliveries, etc.
Library Collaboration – 2007/08 • UWS Dumfries Experience • Library Consultant • Draft plans
Library Collaboration – 2009/11 • UWS/SRUC 6-weekly meetings with Space Designer • Library staff input on Service Desk/layout • Staff info sessions with Space Designer • UWS/SRUC Librarians at project meetings • Regular liaison with Project Manager • Joint attendance at fact-finding & site visits
Library Collaboration – Shared Space • Integrated work area – seamless service • Integrated collection • PC Access • LMS (Talis) • Librarians’ Office
Library Collaboration – 2011 onwards • UWS/SRUC Partnership Agreement • Joint staff meetings • Rowan Partnership – LMS (Millennium) • Shared office
Lessons Learned • Build positive library relationships – network! • Involve & inform all library staff • United front • Fight your corner • Accept compromise COMMUNICATE!
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