Proposal for Re-design and Renovation of the Library Ground Floor into a Learning Commons University of Archipelago Library Group 4

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

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

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

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

Proposed design elements that will meet those needs The Learning Commons will occupy the entire ground Floor of 5,000 square metres

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

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

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

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

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

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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