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VALA2010 Session 2 Booth
A new vision for university libraries: towards 2015
VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 2 – Physical and Virtual Access
Tuesday 9 February 2010, 12:00 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-2-booth
Mal BoothDirector of Education and Research Services, Sophie McDonaldInformation Services Librarian, Belinda TiffenKuring-gai Library Manager, Please tag your comments, tweets, and blog posts about this session: #VALA2010
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Abstract
At UTS, plans for a new library building to open in 2015 are fuelling a re-imagining of our library. We are moving towards a new sustainable, client focussed and innovative library that will find its physical expression in a new library building, but is envisioned as being situated equally in the physical and digital environments. In this paper, we aim to describe our vision of the future by revealing some of the plans and projects already underway at UTS Library, and also by speculating a bit on our future – and perhaps yours.
VALA2008 Session 2 Brodie
Watch this space! Designing a new library for Macquarie University
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 10:45 – 11:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-brodie
Maxine Brodie
University Librarian, Macquarie University
http://www.lib.mq.edu.au
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Abstract
Macquarie University is implementing a number of inter-related long-term strategies to deliver a new-generation library service that is client-centric rather than library-centric. In response to changing client expectations and to our University’s new strategy, we are making significant changes to service delivery, by redefining staff roles and our organisational structure, and by rebuilding our physical and electronic presence. This paper, one of a series, focuses on changes to the Library’s physical presence, and provides the background to the decision to construct a new clientcentred library building that reaffirms the Library’s centrality to research and learning. This paper provides a high-level overview of the key design concepts and the design process, including the utilisation of automated storage technologies to maximise the space available for clients.
VALA2008 Session 5 Abbott
Transforming the library for the new millennium
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 14:35 – 15:05
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-5-abbott
Wendy Abbott
Associate Director, Information (Customer Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au
Mark Sutherland
Associate Director, Information (Corporate Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au
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Abstract
In the past decade, academic libraries have experienced dramatic change. Various developments including new information and communication technologies and new pedagogies as well as changes in how students learn are transforming the traditional role of libraries. In response, libraries are adopting a broader educational role in creating flexible, technology-rich learning spaces. This paper will trace the progress of a major library refurbishment project at Bond University illustrating how these trends have shaped the project. The paper will describe the project initiation, stakeholder input, the role of the architect, and the design stage.
VALA2008 Session 5 Jones
Virtual and physical: architect Christopher Alexander on living spaces
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-5-jones
Bonna Jones
Senior Lecturer, RMIT University
http://www.rmit.edu.au
Yen Wong
Learning & Technology Librarian, State Library of Victoria
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au
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Abstract
Christopher Alexander is a controversial architect who believes that those who build physical spaces must address the question of human feeling. When combined with some ideas on metamedia literacy, there are implications in his work for the building of social online spaces, such as Inside-a-Dog, a new site being developed by the State Library of Victoria for young readers.
VALA2008 Session 2 Burke
Claim your space: re-placing spaces to better meet the needs of the Net Generation
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 11:55 – 12:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-burke
Liz Burke
Associate Librarian (Reader Services), The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au
Jill Benn
Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian, The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au
Ralph Kiel
Associate Librarian (Information Systems), The University of Western Australia
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au
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Abstract
The challenge for the Reid Library at The University of Western Australia was the transformation of a 1960s building into a welcoming space with services and facilities appropriate for a more technologically demanding generation. A key issue was how to balance the continuing need for access to physical collections with the rapidly expanding demand for new kinds of learning spaces and facilities oriented towards on-line and collaborative learning and research. This paper outlines the approach taken to identify client needs (both physical and virtual), define and propose new service models, and transform learning spaces while maintaining access to physical collections.
VALA2008 Session 2 Pang
Library manager perspectives of the Vocational Education Sector: investigating trends and issues within a Learning Commons paradigm
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 11:20 – 11:50
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-2-pang
Natalie Pang
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au
Graeme Johanson
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au
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Abstract
As a joint research project between Monash University and a partner organisation, the Victorian Association of TAFE Libraries (VATL), the study reported in this paper investigated challenges which face TAFE libraries. To assess the suitability of the Learning Commons concept, interviews, questionnaire surveys, and a conference dialogue between library managers were used. Important themes emerged and were evaluated. The paper explores significant findings from two surveys which show how TAFE libraries have changed as places and digital spaces.