We're getting ready for the new Library
Moving the Library to a new building is a huge
challenge. The new Library offers a fresh
envrionment with great potential to re-shape
the way we do things to better serve YOU.
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Trees, Shrubs & Wildlife: What's happening?
Ecological assessment of the biodiversity,
flora and fauna of the new Library site has been
carried out by a number of specialists and no
threatened habitats or species have been
identified in this area. Read on ...[pdf 1.4mb]
Your Library on the Move: tagging 1.4m items
As the new Library takes shape, Macquarie
University Library is already ' on the move' gearing up for the massive task of ...Read on [pdf 782kb]
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Library Stories
Share your story ! As part of the Library 2010 project, Library Friends are collecting Library Stories to commemorate the 40 year history of the current building. If you are interested in sharing your recollections, reflections or remembrances of our Library contact us at librarystories@library.mq.edu.au
It is an age filled with expectation, a landscape in transformation, a generation in motion. You turn towards the camera. Sunlight on your hair. Destiny in your hands. Is there a question on your lips? Is there a suggestion in your eyes? Read on …
Opened in 1967, the existing library has delivered best-practice traditional library services to the university for over 40 years. The vision for the new library emerged in 2002 at a time when learning styles were becoming more collaborative and technology was transforming education.
Since then major milestones have been reached. The project is gaining momentum and we are on track to celebrate the opening in 2010. Follow the design and construction of the building using the timeline below.
1967-1975
Stages 1-4 of the existing Library open
1987
Discussion begins on plans to extend and refurbish the existing Library to Stage 5
2000
Discussions continue in relation to building of co-generation plant built beside existing Library
2002
Extensive research into alternative designs
September
University Council approves $32m in University’s Capital Plan for refurbishment and extension of the existing Library
2003/2004 MoveCorp Pty Ltd facilitates the development of a Facilities Master Plan for the Library
2005
Ongoing research into alternative concepts and designs
2006
New Library building approved to incorporate Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS)
9 February
Proposal for $26m extension and $38.2m refurbishment of existing Library not approved. New Vice-Chancellor asks for alternative solutions
University Council approves budget of $70m (excl GST) to build a new Library incorporating an ASRS
University Council recommends that architects with experience in design of educational/library buildings be invited to submit designs
CRI Australia Pty Ltd appointed as Project Managers for the new Library project
Project Control Group (PCG) established with members from the Library, Office of Facilities Management (OFM) and CRI
5 April
Assessment of Expressions of Interest from selected architects completed
23 April
Competitive Design Process brief issued
24 May
Five submissions received
31 May
Nine member Selection Panel assesses submitted designs
Library Stories
