1. Group 1 : Outreaching to the community
CHAN Yong Yee
Sunway College
CHEN Fang-chi
Tamkong University
CHEONG Pooi Wah
Monash University Malaysia
DU Pingping
China University of Mining and Technology
LAM L.W. Carol
The University of Hong Kong
LOO Lay Yen
National University of Singapore
XU Hong (Helen)
Duke Kunshan University
YIK Wen Ernest
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

2. Purpose Statement
Restore and repurpose the old library and promote the sustainable use of the historical building
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3. Goals Preserve the historical values
Engage the community to appreciate the beauty of the heritage
Become the cultural and educational HUB of the community

4. Floor layout Rare book collection Study carrels Educational research
First level
Rare book
collection
Study carrels
Educational
research
Ground level
Museum
exhibition
Gallery /
Art exhibition
by Faculty
Gift shop /
Café
Basement
Workshop /
Classroom
Interactive
corner
Virtual / Play

5. Resources - Funding Support from the alumni Fee-based workshops
Donations
Commercial partners
Rental income – gift shops, café
Local / international funding sources e.g. UNESCO

6. Community Engagement 1 Friends of GU Library
Internal / external volunteers
Architecture faculty / students
Collaborate in design
Competition
Conduct related workshops

7. Community Engagement 2
Collaboration with the local museums, art galleries
Engagement with local tourism board
Online – interactive website, social media
Mobile apps – indoor navigation of building / collection

8. Resources – Staffing and facilities
Review current staff situation, restructuring as needed
Relocate special collections staff
Staff training – collaborate with museum curators
IT infrastructure

9. Heritage Preservation Activities
Workshops / demonstrations
Restoration of furniture
Exhibitions / gallery
Tours – guided and virtual tours
Relocation and digitization of special collections
Heritage / cultural carnivals

10. Evaluation Visitors count Feedback Suggestion box Periodical survey
Profitability / income statement

11. History Unites & Builds
Thank you!
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History Unites & Builds