John Arfield, the University Librarian and Director (Information Management) will give an insight into the thinking that went into the design of the Science Library building and how, in a digital age, a library building can still be at the heart of a modern University.
Tuesday 10 November 2009 at 7:30pm for 8pm
Science Library Meeting Room (lift available)
Third floor
Science Library
The University of Western Australia
Mr John Arfield
Designing a library for the 21st century
When the University completed Stage 1 of the new Science Library earlier this year it was received with overwhelming enthusiasm by the students. Within weeks, it had its own Facebook fan club and a music video singing its praises had had thousands of hits on YouTube. How can a building generate so much enthusiasm?
John Arfield, the University Librarian and Director (Information Management) will give an insight into the thinking that went into the design of the building and how, in a digital age, a library building can still be at the heart of a modern university. Stage 2 will be completed shortly and a tour of both parts of the building will be included in the evening.
Parking is available in the usual car park No. 3, first exit off Hackett Drive.
You will see from the campus map that the Science Library is
a few minutes walk from Reid Library.
Members: Free Non-members: $5.00 donation
