B uilding F acilities and M anagement C ommittee (BFMC)

Building Facilities and Management Committee (BFMC)

Edward Spodick (Chair)

Samson Soong

Diana Chan

Louisa Kwok

KT Lam

Alice Ho

Edwin Leung

Library Building Plans

Extension

Extension Floors + Existing Floors

Students As of Jan 2010: 9,515 334 implementation:

+1,850 UGs (plus more overseas and self-financed program students)

19 % increase

Library Space Existing Library : 10,550 m² Extension : 1,800 m² 17% increase (a need for

efficiency)

To maximize study space – allocate entire 17% increase

Re-allocation of Existing SpaceALL 1800 m2 are to be used for learning/study space

Propose a Campus Learning Commons – on LG1 No additional shelving space Requires some off-site/off-campus storage/shelving

Eventually the Joint University Research Archive (JURA) We will swap some existing spaces between the current and

new Media Resources Some Shelving Learning Space creation in the existing building

3 Floors expanded (LG1, LG3, LG4)Some G/F space enhancement

LG1 Media Resources

LG3 Shelving PlanLG3 Shelving Plan

LG4 Furniture plan

Learning Commons – Concepts

technology-rich environment

integrated hub of student services provided by different university units

a variety of space design for collaborative learning

space for meetings, seminars, tutorials, and the likes

presentation support services and facilities

venues for electronic learning and teaching

social and refreshment areas

Learning Commons – Features

User-friendly learning hub where students and faculty can find supportive services provided by academic support units. Services may cover:

writing support, in the form of consultation, tutorials or workshops

development and preparation for classroom and conference presentations

support on computer hardware, software, and other technology-related issues

syllabus creation and concepts relating to pedagogy, teaching skills and technology enhancement

Learning Commons – Features

User-friendly learning hub where students and faculty can find supportive services provided by academic support units. Services may cover:

media creation, digitization, production and workshop

webinars and learning-focused videoconferencing

student issues that directly affect learning, e.g. career development and counseling

anything appropriate to support unit missions and student needs

Learning CommonsProposal submitted to University – Approved

Submitted to University Grants Committee for funding – Approved

Consulting with users – rapid implementation

Learning Commons – Zoning

Learning Commons – Flow

Learning Commons Participants/Partners

Services of the Learning Commons will be provided in a way that builds on the strengths of various academic support units, including:

Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CELT)

Information Technology Services Center (ITSC)

Language Centre (LANG)

Library (LIB)

Publishing Technology Center (PTC)

Student Affairs Office (SAO)

And others…

Learning Commons – StaffingIn order to accomplish the goals, specific

minimal staffing needs will be met:

Learning Commons Coordinator

Significant additional student helper hours

Security officers for ‘after-hours’ operation

Additional requirements will be driven by user demand

Library Projects TimelineDate Event

Jan-Apr 2010 Developed Learning Commons concept document

Apr 2010 Consult with users on Library Extension design

May 2010 Learning Commons concept document approved by CDAC

June 2010 Began to design the Learning Commons floor plans

Sept 2010 Consult with users on Learning Commons designSelect library materials to be moved to off-site storage

Oct 2010 Complete extension & obtain occupancy permit from government

Oct-Dec 2010 Demolish walls and connect extension to existing building

Dec 2010 – Feb 2011

Move library materials to staging areaDemolition and construction for glass walls enclosing LG1 void for LC

Mar-Apr 2011 Vacate LG1Finalize Learning Commons floor plans

Apr-Aug 2011 Create the Learning Commons

Aug-Sep 2011 Finalize Learning Commons operating PlanOpen the Learning Commons

Late 2011 - 2012 Move library materials from staging area to storage (when ready)

* All time schedules are subject to change depending on circumstances

Students

As of Jan 2010: 9,515

334 implementation:

+1,850 UGs (plus more overseas and self-financed program students)

19 % increase

Library Space

Existing Library : 10,550 m²

Extension : 1,800 m²

17% increase (a need for efficiency)

ALL for the Learning Commons!

Seats (estimates) Current seats : 2,100

With Extension: 2,450 17% increase

In the same amount of space

Maintain adequate ‘white space’

With Learning Commons: 2,900 38% increase

Campus / Users – Feedback

Focus Groups 15–17 March 2010

Academic Support Units Obtained feedback from SAO, LANG, ITSC, CELT, PTC, etc.

Student Union 12 April 2010

Open forums 15 April 2010 27 September 2010

Surveys + Polls

Blog Posts for different areas – open for comments

Campus / Users – Feedback

Library Bloghttp://library.ust.hk/blog/• Post feedback on Learning Commons entries

Library Building forumshttp://library.ust.hk/blog/forum/• Post ideas/suggestions

• Tell us what to avoid

• Tell us your priorities

Campus / Users – Feedback

• Traditional routes

• By e-mail : library@ust.hk

• By post : University Library, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

• In person : Contact / Talk to any BFMC members

Campus / Users – FeedbackFurniture Samples Area

As tenders come back, samples are obtained. A space was set up for Samples.We collected user feedback.For the Extension and the Learning Commons

Learning Commons Proposed Layout

E-Learning Classrooms & Flexible Tutorial Spaces

Media Production Spaces

Group Study Rooms

Group Study Area

Group Study Area

Group Study Area

Atrium Study Area

Refreshment Zone