Posted by: haikugirloz on: March 14, 2008
I have put up some ideas I have after attending a terrific workshop run by Kevin Hennah who you will meet as I am going to invite him to work with us. They include identifying the value of our space where are the “hot spots” are and ensuring that we place the collections or services [...]
Posted by: haikugirloz on: March 11, 2008
This chapter describes work done at University of Rochester where librarians designed a library and then they got students to do the same exercise. Essentially our assumptions about what students want is often wrong and getting their input need not be too onerous. Check out the article here: http://docushare.lib.rochester.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-27280/chapter_four.pdf
Posted by: haikugirloz on: March 4, 2008
Today I started work on a draft design brief. The aim of the document is to gather together my thoughts on the vision and aims for redesigning the Campus Library. This document will form the basis of discussions with potential space planners/designers and with Library management. It will be distributed to staff on campus for [...]
