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October 2007
Ruth A. Pagell, University Librarian,Singapore Management University
Building for the Future: National and Academic Libraries from around the Globe
Li Ka Shing LibraryA New Kind of Library
Designing Your Library
FORM follows FUNCTIONFUNCTIONFORM follows FUNCTIONFUNCTION
FUNCTION FUNCTION follows STRATEGYFUNCTION FUNCTION follows STRATEGY
STRATEGY follows VISIONVISIONSTRATEGY follows VISIONVISION
SMU CASE STUDYChronology
1997 Singapore government conceives SMU
1999 SMU signs agreement with Wharton School
2000 SMU opens to 300 students in Buket Timah
2000 SMU signs 5 year contract with NLB to run the library (May)
2000 SMU appoints architect, Edward Cullinan (Dec)
2005 SMU hires a librarian to start in June
2005 SMU moves into its Bras Basah campus with four
school building and a library (end June)
2005 SMU opens new campus to 3500 students (July)
CAMPUS DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Connections to the historical buildings surrounding the campus,
Open courtyards at street level which allow for access across campus by the public
Landscaping at the concourse, street and balcony levels
CAMPUS DESIGN FEATURES
Sheltered courts, breezeways, overhanging facades and strengthened shading to improve microclimate conditions
Similar look and feel of the buildings, with individual features to meet each one’s unique needs
SMU CASE STUDYVision
To be a premier university, internationally recognised for its world class research and distinguished teaching.
To be the
intellectual
and learning
center for
the
University
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
MISSION
SMU aspires to generate leading edge research with global impact as well as to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU is committed to an interactive, participative and technologically-enabled learning experience.
.. the connector to the information resources that are necessary for the growth of research… The focus will be on providing services and access to information more than on providing access to large collections of hard materials… The relationship between information technology and the Library is… critical.
President Howard Hunter, August 2005
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Place for the Physical Library in the Future University President
“The placement of the Library at the middle of the campus makes an architectural point about the centrality of ideas to the life of a university.
Students and scholars have varying habits and preferences. Some prefer to work online from home or from their offices. Others prefer a more public space. Others prefer a mixture.
When in the library they need comfortable spaces in which to do collaborative work where they also have ready access to research materials.
In our future, there always will be a need for some hard materials and a central accessible location for them.”
President Howard Hunter, August 2007
Pre-DesignLIBRARY CONCEPT STATEMENT
The Library should hold a central and critical place in the learning environment, where students not only acquire knowledge and skills but also emerge as leaders and lifelong learners. The new library must be open, friendly and fundamentally flexible in its design to accommodate continuous change. It must embody the highest aesthetic and environmental values to encourage curiosity, creativity, scholarship, learning and a rich culture
Business Development Division National Library Board September 2001
Critical Concerns
• Designing in flexibility• Planning user space• Providing for future technology• Creating a diversity of appropriate
environments for learning• Providing security for library
collections and patrons
BDD/NLB 9/2001
Critical Concerns
• Allowing for collection growth and collection shrink
• Storing collections effectively• Accommodating users with
disabilities• Building appropriate working
environments for staff’• Anticipating environmental
concerns• Anticipating the relationship of the library with other campus elements
BDD/NLB 9/2001
Disconnect Between University Vision and Library Design
“The library design was very staid much at odds with our supposed cherished value of innovativeness as the first business school launched in the 21st century. What a major opportunity we have here in terms of location for a modern business/ management library located in the heart of one of Asia’s great cities! With some creative thought, we could well aim to have at least the best business library in Asia…”
Faculty member on design committee, LKS 2002
Li Ka Shing Library’s Goals
Research and Scholarship
Teaching and Learning
Community and Place
Technology and Access
Li Ka Shing Library, November 2005, with revisions
Impact of Research Services on Building
• Expanded ejournal collection
• Addition of Schools of Law and Social Sciences
• Specialized research staff
• Balance of access vs ownership
• Support for graduate students
• Less need for periodical shelves
• More demand for print in these areas; Law Library
• Special use computers• Creation of new unit
(Course Support Services)
• Need for different work areas
Impact of Teaching Services on the Building
Library Instruction Need for second classroom
Reference and Customer Service
Two service desks
Move toward electronic reserves
Too much space in
Course Reserves
Student Spaces / Learning SpacesLooking for Change
• Norwegian School of Management (BI) Oslo
• Cox Hall Class Room in
Computing Center, Emory University
Library / Learning SpacesThe NEW Reading Room
Matheson Reading Room, Emory University, 2003
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
• Interactive learning space• Open project rooms• Comfortable furniture• Suitable for monitoring
extended hours usage• Corporate color scheme
PLANNING PRINCIPLES
• Use a professional design firm
• Involve the Dean of Students Office
• Use student focus groups• Prototype furniture design• Publicize through “grand
opening”
Collaborative Study Area
Prototype
FinalDesign
University President OpensCollaborative Study Area
Importance of Library Building Dean of Students
• Teaching place – all of us working with students should be in the teaching business
• Librarians - important in the place
• Knowledge is transferred in different ways; needs to be reflected in different spaces
• The New Library (CSA) is a link between the classroom and the workplace
LAM, DOS, August 2007
Dean of Students in the library café
Library and the Community
Hosting Campus and Community events
Reading room serves as learning
space for young entrepreneurs and
open technology space for
SMU students
Collaborative Study Area is used for Campus Blood Drive
Students Responses2007 Survey
• “I think the individual pigeon holes are a good idea” Singaporean undergrad SOA 06
• “More comfortable couches”
Dual degree Singaporean undergrad from 06
Level 2 Lounge Area
Level 4 Study Carrels
LeLevel 3 Couches
Student Responses2007 Survey
• “The library decoration design is great, of course. And, I'm so proud of SMU's library…
• Anyhow, I think you should have more open study area because I personally don’t like the 4th floor especially
when it is crowded”
Asian Bridging Student in SISLevel 4 Study Area
Level 3 Lounge Area
Library as PlaceStudent Surveys
Level 4 Study Area
Level 2 Lounge Area
REASON / TOP % 2006 n=742
% 2007 n=945
Study 95% 97%Meet with my study group 70%Use Course Reserve materials 60%
REASON / BOTTOMLibrary consultation 7% 22%Attend training in the library 7% 25%*Walk-up reference question 3% 38%
* 48% in 2007 attending orientation or training conducted by the library
Library Places Used2006
Space % 2006Project Rooms 70%
Group Tables 52%
Individual Tables 44%
Library Computer Workstations 42%
Collaborative Study Area (new at time of survey)
38.4%
Soft Seating Areas 35%
Café 34%
Reading Room 33%
Individual Carrels 32%
Course Reserve Area 31%
Student Comments2007 Survey
“For overall evaluation, the Library is a perfect place”
SESS first year student from Asia
Library as Physical Place
Physical Library
Study Space
LearningCommons
Social Space
Information Commons
Knowledge Commons
© Ruth A. Pagell, October 2007
Library as PlaceAsia Library Survey
“In China, physical will always exist for students learning and reading”
“In China, physical will always exist for students learning and reading”
“Access to information requires physical space. No matter what technology is used print is still the most reliable technology for many places in the world. Intellectual property issues still require centralized physical spaces even for electronic resources” (Kazakhstan)
“Access to information requires physical space. No matter what technology is used print is still the most reliable technology for many places in the world. Intellectual property issues still require centralized physical spaces even for electronic resources” (Kazakhstan)
“The physical library is the area where space, appropriate pedagogy and technology overlap”
(Australia)
“The physical library is the area where space, appropriate pedagogy and technology overlap”
(Australia)
Profile of LibrariesSurvey
Asia-Pac (N=72) Other (N=23)
Countries Australia/NZ 30
Singapore 9
China /HK 8
Pacific Islands 9
ASEAN/India/Misc, 16
USA and Canada 12
Europe 7
Americas 2
South Africa 2
Type of Library College / Uni * 60
National 2
Other 10
College or Uni 20
Public 2
Other 1
Construction Year After 2000 19%
Before 1971 19%
After 2000 4%
Before 1971 48%•Includes diploma Polytechs in Singapore
Profile of Asian Libraries Survey
Overall, how satisfied are you with your Library Building?
ASIA-PAC
%
OTHER
%
Satisfied 24 9
Somewhat Satisfied 44 35
Somewhat Dissatisfied 24 26
Dissatisfied 7 30
Satisfied Library Manager
University of Otago, New Zealand
LIBRARY SPACES% Who Have Different Library Spaces
Space Asia-Pac n=71 Other n=19
Group Tables 87 % 79%
Individual Carrels 83 % 74%
Soft Seating 79 % 53%
Open Collaborative Area 73 % 58%
Reading Room 68 % 63%
Library Classroom 68 % 63%
Course Reserve 66% 66%
Information Commons 56% 47%
Project Rooms 55 % 42%
Library as PlaceWhat Students Do in the Library
TOP Activities (Usually)
ASIA-PAC OTHER
Study 81% 79%
Use Library Computers 80% 84%
Borrow a book 55% * only two > 50%
Bottom (Not Often,Never, NA)
Visit the Café 66% 67%
Attend a function or exhibition
61 % 63%
Attend Library Sponsored Training/Orientation
25% 47%
Learning Hub in Singapore Library
Multi Media Area
Smart Room
The LearningHub is a 400 m2 area in the Library, designed on pedagogical principles to specifically enhance small- and large-group interactions and learning in a multimedia-rich environment. General programmes and promotional activities, functions, etc. are held here. The purpose is to provide a conducive environment to promote information sharing and dissemination, and a collaborative learning experience/culture in NIE.
KNOWLEDGE COMMONS
From Madelein van Heerden, CSIR
Contact Information
http://library.smu.edu.sg/
Email: library@smu.edu.sg
Tel: +65 6828 0355
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