ayr library, university of the west of scotland and sruc ppt
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Presentation and Q&A with a focus on partnership working in planning the new building. Neal Buchanan, Campus Librarian (Ayr), University of the West of ScotlandTRANSCRIPT
SCONUL Library Design Award 2013Winners
Ayr LibraryUniversity of the West of Scotland
(UWS)Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Partnership “Collaboration and
maximising the effective use of resources: Institutions need to work well individually and collectively if they are to make best use of the resources – human and physical – available to them.”
(Scottish Executive, 2003)
Partnership Higher education
institutions “must […] prioritise collaboration and co-operation between themselves and with other sectors.”
(Scottish Government, 2010)
Time Travel
Craigie College of Education
Craigie College of Education
Craigie College of Education
Craigie College of Education
Craigie College of Education
Craigie College of Education
• The old UWS campus was nearing its end of life;
• The old UWS campus was also no longer fit for
purpose, in fabric and academic terms;
• High energy costs associated with old UWS campus
were a drain on resources
Master Plan
Library Collaboration - 2006
Shared RequirementsNo intrusive pillars or stairsClear pathway to Service DeskFlexible spaceEase of access for all users, staff,
deliveries, etc.
Library Collaboration - 2006
Shared RequirementsNo intrusive pillars or stairsClear pathway to Service DeskFlexible spaceEase of access for all users, staff,
deliveries, etc.
Library Collaboration – 2007/08
UWS Dumfries Experience
Library Consultant
Draft plans
Library Collaboration – 2009/11
UWS/SRUC 6-weekly meetings with Space Designer
Library staff input on Service Desk/layout
Staff info sessions with Space Designer
UWS/SRUC Librarians at project meetings
Regular liaison with Project Manager
Joint attendance at fact-finding & site visits
Library Collaboration – Shared Space
Integrated work area – seamless service
Integrated collection
PC Access LMS (Talis) Librarians’ Office
Library Collaboration – 2011 onwards
UWS/SRUC Partnership Agreement
Joint staff meetings
Rowan Partnership – LMS (Millennium)
Shared office
Lessons Learned Build positive
library relationships – network!
Involve & inform all library staff
United front Fight your corner Accept compromise
COMMUNICATE!
Links
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Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Neal_Buchanan
Questions
