smart from the start - stellenbosch university · abeer s. al kuwari director of research and...
TRANSCRIPT
Smart From The Start Spaces and Facilities
at Qatar National Library (QNL)
Presented by
Abeer S. Al Kuwari
Director of Research and Learning Services
Facts About Qatar• Located in East of Arabia
• 11,437 km2
• Population 2,743,932
• Economy: Oil & Gas
• World Cup 2022
• Highest Literacy rate in GCC (97.3%)
• Rated # 1 for Internet penetration in the world (99% usage of total population)
2
Establishment Of QNL
• Project was announced in 2012
• Move in to the building in Feb. 2017
• 2012- 2017, QNL provided services to users through:
o E- resources ( Articles, E-books, Magazines, etc.)
o Reference Services via Question Point.
o Programs and Workshops ( book discussions, Information Literacy, lectures, etc.)
3
QNL Supports
Engagement of the
community of all ages &
interests
Learning, Innovation &
inspiration
Country's transition to sustainable
economy
4
QNL Functions
• A National LibraryPreserve the heritage of the country for the future generations
• A Public Library
Ensure lifelong learning for leisure and overall development
o Adultso Childreno Teenso Seniors
• A Research Library Provide various resources, tools and support to cater for a research community in Qatar
QNL caters for everyone's needs
whether it was reading for leisure, studying, career development, research or meet up
others for fun.
5
QNL’s Collection
6
QNL Building
• Designed by the architect Rem Koolhass.
• Designed as a community space for residents of Qatar.
• Designed to facilitate effective exchange of ideas and communal learning.
• Designed to achieve balance between content availability and accessibility, content preservation and security.
7
Features of The Building
• 45,000 square meters
• Capacity for 1000 visitor
• Capacity of 1.2 Million Books
• Children Library
• Teens Library
• Heritage Library
8
• 28 Reading Carrels• Special Event Area• Café • Restaurant (Life Cocking
Screens)• Interpretation equipment• WIFI
Smart For The Users
• Self- Check in/out Machines through RFID
• 28 Custom Designed Circulation System (Automated Book Sorter)
• Drive- through book drop station
• Accessibility through People Mover System
• AV Equipment and Media Rooms
• Six Gaming Kiosks
• Interactive Screens (Digital Exhibitions)
• Digital and automated displays (Sushi Belt display, Magic Box, etc.)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
A Monument to Knowledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EK4bjKxK2Q
34
Assistive Technology Center
This center is specially designed for people with disabilities. It contains:
• Adjustable workstations.
• latest technological equipment (Scanning Pens, Headphones, ergonomic keyboards and mice, braille keyboards, and portable electronic magnifiers).
35
Innovation Station
Four rooms with the latest technologies that caters for creative learning and innovative production:
• Music Studio
• 3D Printing, Digital Sewing, Media conversion, etc.
• Photography& Videography Studio
• Multi Media Production.
36
37
38
39
40
QNL’s “Soft Opening” Anniversary
41
UX at QNL
• Collect and evaluate Statistics
• Encourage feedback
• Respond to all inquiries and proposals
• Monitor usage
• Review and adjust services/ facilities
• Focus Groups/ Advisory Committees
• Usability-testing/ Website
43
