Library Building Plans Extension Learning Commons Interaction / Feedback

2. Library Building Plans • Extension • Learning Commons • Interaction / Feedback

3. Building Facilities and Management Committee (BFMC) Members • Edward Spodick (Chair) • Samson Soong • Diana Chan • Louisa Kwok • KT Lam • Alice Ho • Edwin Leung

4. Library Building Plans Extension Learning Commons

5. Library Building Extension

6. Extension View from East

7. Extension View from North

8. Extension Side View Extension Floors + Existing Floors

9. Extension Statistics Seats • Current seats : 2,000 • With Extension: 2,500 • 25% increase (in the same amount of space – does not include learning commons) Students • As of Jan 2010: 9,515 • 334 implementation: +1,850 UGs (excluding additional students in self-financing programs and overseas students) • 19 % increase Library Space • Existing Library : 10,550 m² • Extension : 1,800 m² • 17% increase • (a need for efficiency)

10. Extension Statistics (2) • To maximize study space – allocate entire 17% increase Re-allocation of Existing Space • ALL 1800 m2 are learning/study space • No additional shelving space • There will be some off-site/off-campus storage/shelving • We will swap some existing spaces between the existing and new • Media Resources • Some Shelving • Learning Space creation in the existing building • 3 Floors expanded (LG1, LG3, LG4) • Some G/F space enhancements

11. Extension (G/F)

12. Extension (LG1/F)

13. LG1 Media Resources

14. Extension (LG3/F)

15. LG3 SHELVING PLAN

16. Extension (LG4/F)

17. LG4 Furniture plan

18. Extension Site Photos Construction Gallery http://library.ust.hk/blog/photos/

19. Extension Time line Construction schedule for the extension is: • April-August 2008 – Tendering for Contractor • January 2009 – Foundation Works • 2008-2010 – Construction of Extension • Early 2011 – Completion of Extension • Nov 2010-Feb 2011 – Building Connections • March 2011 – Relocation of some spaces • Construction of Learning Commons

20. Learning Commons Proposal submitted to University – Approved Submitted to UGC for funding – Approved Now coordinating with units, rapid implementation

21. Learning Commons - Concepts • technology-rich environment • integrated hub of student services provided by different university units • a variety of space design for collaborative learning • space for meetings, seminars, tutorials, and the likes • presentation support services and facilities • venues for electronic learning and teaching • social and refreshment areas

22. Learning Commons Designers from GOUDIEASSOCIATES Glenn Aquino Kayleigh Dickson Anthony Luk Ray Yeung

23. Learning Commons Where? • LG1: utilizing entire existing floor • Media relocated • Shelving / Collections move

24. Learning Commons - Features User-friendly learning hub where students and faculty can find supportive services provided by academic support units. Services may cover: • writing support, in the form of consultation, tutorials or workshops • development and preparation for classroom and conference presentations • support on computer hardware, software, and other technology-related issues • syllabus creation and concepts relating to pedagogy, teaching skills and technology enhancement

25. Learning Commons - Features User-friendly learning hub where students and faculty can find supportive services provided by academic support units. Services may cover: • media creation, digitization, production and workshop • webinars and learning-focused videoconferencing • student issues that directly affect learning, e.g. career development and counseling • anything appropriate to support unit missions and student needs

26. LEARNING COMMONS E-LEARNING CLASSROOMS

27. LEARNING COMMONSAV PRODUCTION SPACES

28. LEARNING COMMONSCOLLABORATION + DISCUSSION/CONSULTATION SPACE

29. LEARNING COMMONSREFRESHMENT SPACE

30. Learning Commons

31. LEARNING COMMONSQUIETER ZONE

32. LEARNING COMMONSCONVERSATIONAL ZONE

33. LEARNING COMMONS PARTICIPANTS Services of the LC will be provided in a way that builds on the strengths of various academic support units, including: • Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CELT) • Information Technology Services Center (ITSC) • Language Centre (LANG) • Library (LIB) • Publishing Technology Center (PTC) • Student Affairs Office (SAO) And others…

34. Learning Commons Timeline • Vacate Existing LG1 March/April 2011 • Renovate • Reopen LG1 as Learning Commons Fall 2011?

35. It’s coming… Be involved…

36. Campus / Users - Feedback Focus Groups • 15-17 March 2010 Academic Support Units • Obtained feedback from SAO, LANG, ITSC, CELT, PTC, etc. Student Union • 12 April 2010 Open forums • 15 April 2010 • Fall 2010 Survey + Polls under consideration

37. Campus / Users - Feedback Library Building forums http://library.ust.hk/blog/forum/ • Post ideas / suggestions • Post feedback • Tell us what to avoid • Tell us your priorities

38. Campus / Users - Feedback Furniture Samples Room • As tenders come back, samples will be obtained. • A room will be set up for Samples. • We will need user feedback.

39. Campus / Users - Feedback • Traditional routes email : Library@ust.hk • By Post : University Library • In-person : Contact / Talk to any BFMC members

40. We have staff taking notes so we don’t miss any of your thoughts or suggestions. Clarifications? Questions? Ideas? Needs? Criticisms?