The document discusses the need for modernizing libraries and educational spaces due to outdated infrastructure and increasing student numbers. It emphasizes the importance of flexible, technology-rich learning environments that accommodate various learning styles and foster collaboration. The text also mentions examples of innovative library designs and the influence of public libraries on community spaces.

2. Why? Existing buildings approach end of natural life span Buildings not fit for purpose, libraries have ‘made do’ Wider college newbuild programme Larger student numbers Need for more cost-effective use of space IT to enable rather than control learning Accommodate varied ways of learning Collaborative personalisation

3. In context major academic newbuild programme Building schools for the future LSC funding for Further Education HE investment in newbuild & expansion Designing for 21 st century learning

4. Which means spaces that are Flexible Future-proofed Creative Supportive

5. Repositioning the library? Teaching Spaces Library Social spaces The current scenario – the library as a neutral, multi-use space?

6. Add digital technologies & social networks to the mix … ref: Michael Habib

7. Flexibile learning space Glasgow Saltire Centre Flexible space Technology rich Moveable overhead lighting Electricity points in furnishings and floor More on the Saltire Centre

8. Study centre approach Worcester College Distributed study centres Self contained space Specific to each curriculum area More on Worcester’s study centres

9. Public Library influence Branding Social spaces Zoning Book shop cafes Multimedia Public sector in turn High St influence

10. Public libraries - Peckham 1999 Alsop Architects Stirling Prize winner Regeneration Pod spaces Zoned areas Plaza Description

11. and Tower Hamlets 4 Idea Stores 2002 – 2006 Adjaye architects Library service Lifelong learning Description

12. JISC materials Designing spaces for effective learning JISC Video case studies JISC Infonet toolkit JISC Infonet Flickr photo collection Search by aspect of design institution type of space

13. JISC Infonet photos

14. Other materials What if… re-imagining learning spaces Futurelab Designing Libraries public library database Designing Libraries Design excellence in FE awards RIBA / LSC Learning spaces Educause Good School libraries Ofsted CoFHE Mid West Spaced out presentations CoFHE

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