Download pdf - Carolyn Robbinson Libraries and Information Manager, Christchurch Libraries - Speaking at Seismics and the City 2015

Christchurch Central Library

Your library your voice – Community engagement informing

design Presented by: Carolyn Robertson – Libraries & Information Manager and Carsten Auer –

Architectus/shl


• Engagement - Philosophy

Agreed point with Council

Public engagement - IAP2 scale

- Fun and innovative

- Jargon free and readily understood

- Accessible and local

- Appealing to all

• Engagement - Principles


Engagement – Public involvement

•Touch points with the community (Advertisements – newspapers, radio and articles)

•Drop in sessions

•Displays and feedback opportunities

•Online forums

•Social media (Libraries and CCC channels)

•Dedicated digital stands at Council facilities

•Individual displays

•Digital platform providing versatile benefits

•Community events


Engagement – Public awareness


Engagement - Survey findings

- 4 themes have been identified from 2,400 comments.


Results to inform design team – So what does this tell us?

• Vibrant noisy spaces

• Quiet study spaces

• Technology for everyone

• Open plan

• Light airy spaces

• Welcoming, safe space

• Learning spaces

• Space to relax

• Multicultural

• Café

• Eco friendly

• Seismically robust

• Community hub

• Parking / Transport links

To some extent these results were anticipated, with

the exception of :-

- Structural resilience topped quick poll criteria

- High expectation on café

- Both noisy and quiet spaces

- Had anticipated eco-friendly would rank higher

- Pleasantly surprised in transport quick polls

It was noted that :

- Strong support for the South Library style of

service.











