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Proposal for Re-design and Renovation of the Library Ground Floor into a Learning Commons
University of Archipelago Library
Group 4
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Proposal Outline• Vision and Mission of The University and how the
Library may support this• Outline the current and future needs of library
users – academics and students• Outline the proposed design elements that will
meet those needs• Call for design proposals• Budget allocation for the renovation• New staff appointment & training• How to measure success
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Vision and Mission
• Vision= To be the premier knowledge and learning hub of Archipelago island and the Asia Pacific Region
• Mission = To support the University to be in the top 5 Universities of the Asia Pacific region in 5 years’ time
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Rationale for building a Learning Commons
• To meet the current and future needs of University academics and students, which is client-centric
• To create a learning hub which facilitates different learning styles, resulting in producing high-achievers
• To create a space for experiencing new technologies in education and research
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Rationale for building a Learning Commons (con’d)
• To create a focal point for social interaction• To promote creativity and innovation• To create a multi-purpose shared space, and
foster inter-departmental collaboration between teachers, IT specialists, librarians, e-learning specialists in order to enhance university teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange
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Proposed design elements that will meet those needs
• The Learning Commons will occupy the entire ground Floor of 5,000 square metres
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Proposed design elements that will meet those needs (con’d)
• It will ideally consist of:– Space for formal and informal study– Space for new technologies in education (e.g.
multimedia facilities, video-conferencing, video-editing, playing of music, etc.)
– Discussion spaces that are flexible and can be re-configured
– Entertainment and Refreshment area
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Proposed design elements that will meet those needs (con’d)
– Space for community (e.g. exhibitions, public lectures, conferences, etc.)
– Wifi connectivity– Green library (eco-friendly features)– 24/7 space
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Call for design proposals
• Conduct a user survey or a focus group discussion to collect their views on the Learning Commons
• Consolidate all parties views and finalise the design elements
• Submit to President and Selection Committee for approval
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Call for design proposals (con’d)
• After receiving approval, invite design proposals from faculty or students
• Proposal with a detailed floor plan to be submitted within 3 months
• 3 proposals will be short-listed and presented to the Committee for final decision
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Budget Allocation
• It is proposed that the Budget be allocated as such:
• Building &Renovation costs = $3m• Furniture,facilities and equipments = $1.25m• Staff and training = $0.25m• Green features and landscaping =$0.25m• Marketing and publicity = $0.25m
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How to measure success
• User survey and feedback from students/academics – rated as their favorite spot
• Ranked within top 5 University in Asia Pacific region in 5 years
• Visitorship to the Learning Commons increases by at least 50% within 2 years
• Departments which collaborate with the Library receives increased funding, and provide sponsorships for library events
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Thank you !