1. Space Restoration of the “Old Library” at Gondour University The Gondour Learning Hub:

2. I. What is the Gondour Learning Hub? II. Rationale III. Enhancement of User-Centric Services areas IV. Enhancement of Library Learning Services V. Enhancement of e-Resources collection and discovery

3. I. Informal learning space II. The hub to hang out rather than the traditional library space III. All electronic/digital resources - no paper! IV. Partnership with other units to provide learning services

4.  The change of learning style  Gen Y; Millennial  Advancement of technology  Variety of resources formats  High dependence of technology  The need to have a multifunctional space to accommodate different needs  A catalyst for change for the “Old Library”

5.  Budget  Staff  Architect  Learning specialists  IT infrastructure & specialist

6. PREPARATION Collect feedback from community PLANNING The committee involved: Architect (building design) IT specialist Learning Support Unit Librarian Student rep. Academic Staff rep. EXECUTION - Develop a brand new Learning Support Department E-resources specialist/manager Operation specialist/manager Outreach specialist/manager Subject specialist/manager Humanities, business, Social sciences, architecture, journalism Sciences, engineering, medicine

7. Collect feedback from community PREPARATION Architect (building design) IT specialist Learning Support Unit Librarian Student rep. Academic Staff rep. PLANNING E-resources specialist/manager Operation specialist/manager Outreach specialist/manager Subject specialist/manager Humanities, sciences, business, Social sciences, architecture, journalism Engineering, medicine EXECUTION Develop a brand new Learning Support Department

8. Quiet area – open & carrels Open discussion for large discussion Closed discussion for group discussion Computer labs Seminar area with partitions Can convert into other rooms Flexible open space (free-style common reading area; with bean bags and all) Talent showcase (Self-Expression stage) Exhibition or display area Chat room – to take phone calls zoning areas to address different needs: For educational, collaboration and relaxation  IT; Library; Learning

9. Chat room

11.  Subject librarian  Advisory services to assist in in depth information services  New technology devices loan services for Information Literacy (IL)  E.g Kindle, iPad, tablet, laptop etc  User education  IL programme  Credit bearing/co-curricular  Peer-learning facility  Facility for senior students to assist the juniors  dc

12. Advisory services to assist in in depth information services Subject librarian E.g Kindle, iPad, tablet, laptop etc New technology devices loan services for IL IL programme Credit bearing/co- curricular User education Facility for senior students to assist the juniors Peer-learning facility PLUS:  Engagement with students:  Competition/campaign/activity/award

13.  Gate count (before & after)  Participants’ feedback from ILP  Word of mouth  Statistics:  Enquiry statistics (f2f, emails, phonecalls, social media)  Loan statistics of IT equipment (kindle, tab etc)  E-resources usage statistics  Statistics of facilities booking  Conduct a study/research by collaborating with faculty/academics to compare the quality of research skills (e.g references/resources; writing style) used in students’ papers

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