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Wilson Architects provided the design and consulting services for the Rockhampton Library Refurbishment project.
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Woollam Constructions were selected to undertake the construction.
The underlying philosophy for the redevelopment of the Rockhampton Library was to provide a flexible and focused learning environment for clients and to provide staff with a pleasant, safe and efficient work environment. As the main library, the central functions of Administration, Information Services, Resource and Access Services and Lending Services are based in Rockhampton. The Art Collection Office is also located in the Rockhampton Library building.
CQUniversity Library's vision for the Rockhampton Library is for it to be an integrated learning environment for all members of the University community. The library provides pedagogically focused space, technology, and expertise to support individual and collaborative learning and research activities. It ideally should "form part of a campus-wide learning environment ... which is designed predominantly upon pedagogical principles." (Webster, K 2009, ‘The research library as a learning space: new opportunities for campus development', in D Radcliffe, et al. (eds) Learning spaces in higher education: Positive outcomes by design, University of Queensland, St Lucia)
It includes contemporary and innovative spaces that meet current and future client and staff needs as well as fostering innovative partnerships amongst students, academic staff, library, learning support and technology providers on campus. Network access is ubiquitous within the building and its immediate surrounds.
The Rockhampton Library Building (Building 10) was closed from 1 November 2010 and reopened on Wednesday 19 November 2011.
Contact Us if your question is not answered below, or if you would like further details.
The Building project
Q. Why did the University need to refurbish the Library?
Q. How much did the refurbishment cost and where did the money come from?
Q. Who were the architects, and what experience do they have with libraries?
Facilities intended for the refurbished Library
Q. Is there still a space for postgraduate researchers in the refurbished Library?
Q. Is the Council Room located in the refurbished building?
Q. Are the collections in different locations within the building?
Q. Are there any food or coffee areas?
Q. Does the refurbished Library have increased wireless capabilities and laptop facilities?
Q. Is there a lift for student and general public use?
Q. Why did the University need to refurbish the Library?
A. The Library opened in 1978 and has been delivering best-practice traditional Library services to the University for over thirty years. However, with technological changes and a stronger emphasis on electronic resources and collaborative learning spaces, a rearrangement of the spaces was timely. The new floor plans have opened up the space and provided more seating for library users, especially those with laptops. Our vision for the building is for it to be an integrated learning environment for all members of the University community.
Q. How much did the refurbishment cost and where did the money come from?
A. The total project budget for the new Library was $6 million. It was funded from the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations' Education Investment Fund - Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Higher Education.
Q. Who were the architects and what experience do they have with libraries?
A. Wilson Architects, Brisbane, have worked on a number of school and university library projects. See the Wilson Architects website for details.
Q. Is there still a space for postgraduate researchers in the refurbished Library?
A. Yes. The Researchers' Room has been maintained in the same location on Level 1.
Q. Is the Council Room located in the refurbished building?
A. Yes. The Council Room has remained in its current location on Level 1, with no refurbishment.
Q. Are the collections in different locations within the building?
A. Yes. The Main Lending Collection (books, DVDs, etc) and the Curriculum Materials (CM) Collection, has been moved to Level 1 (middle floor), while the Journal Collection, microfilm reader and Capricornia CQ Collection have moved to Level 2 (top floor).
Q. Are there any food or coffee areas?
A. Yes, There is a café at the entrance to the building. There will also be vending machines.
Q. Does the refurbished Library have increased wireless capabilities and laptop facilities?
A. Yes, CQUniversity Roam (wireless internet) is available in the Library and there are increased numbers of powerpoints and network points for using laptop computers. Refer to ITD information.
Q. Is there a lift for student and general public use?
A. Yes, there is an accessible lift for all library users and lift passes will no longer be required.
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