As a result of feedback from library users and the obvious need to update an outdated building, Information Services (I.S.) proposed a \u00a32M refurbishment of the Hugh Owen Library over a 4 financial year period, 4 tranches of \u00a3500k. The first phase of the work being Level D over 2 financial years (2016-17 \u2013 2017-18), with Level E & F taking the remaining 2 years of the project. <\/p>\n
As a key service in the University throughout the year, it is paramount that the library remains operational throughout the refurbishments and it was agreed that we would start first with the main reception area of the Library on Level D. <\/p>\n
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- From regular student feedback, there is a clear requirement to maximise, update and improve appropriate student study spaces on Level D. The space currently feels significantly dated and is no longer meeting user and staff needs.\u202f <\/li>\n
- The space for staff working on Level D is cramped and the current layout means those not timetabled to work on the enquiry desk remain on view to users. This results in frequent interruptions to staff and a poor experience for users who may perceive they are being ignored by these staff.\u202f<\/li>\n
- While I.S. scored very well in the \u2018We Are Aber\u2019 survey, our poorest score was the \u201cThe department has visually appealing facilities and\/or materials\u201d question for which we scored a 56.7% satisfaction rate; all other I.S. scores were in the 70% \u2013 86% range.\u202f<\/li>\n
- Evidence from the sector indicates the high importance of library and information resources to both student satisfaction and student recruitment. See https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/student\/news\/student-experience-survey-2017-expectations-are-high-for-learning-resources<\/a> and https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/news\/student-experience-survey-2017-build-facilities-and-students-will-come<\/a> <\/li>\n
- Improving the space and services on Level D, as the Library entrance area and location of the Library and IT Enquiry Desk, would have the greatest impact on current students and is additionally our shop window for prospective students. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our plans for Level D include: <\/p>\n
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- Reconfigure the layout to improve the flow through the building and user access to facilities and services. This will include moving the main library entrance to face onto the Piazza.\u202f <\/li>\n
- Open up and repurpose some of the existing \u2018back of house\u2019 areas to provide additional user space. This will include a vending area, additional bookable group study rooms, student toilet facilities and seating for computers and individual and group study. <\/li>\n
- Improve the lighting, heating and ventilation to make a more comfortable environment for our users.\u202f <\/li>\n
- Update the decoration and furnishing to provide a modern and well-designed space that meets our users\u2019 needs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While Level D will be closed during the refurbishment, the Library will remain operational throughout the building works with staff and services relocated to Level E of the Library and normal opening times unchanged. Please keep up with our plans on the Library refurbishment webpage and send us your feedback: https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/news\/librefurb\/<\/a>[:cy]Mewn adborth diweddar gan fyfyrwyr a staff PA i\u2019r llyfrgell, dywedwyd:<\/p>\n
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- \u201cCredaf yn gryf y dylai Llyfrgell Hugh Owen gael ei adnewyddu\u2019n llwyr. Y tu mewn a\u2019r tu allan yn ddelfrydol.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201c[hoffwn weld rhagor o] ardaloedd astudio i grwpiau (nad ydynt yn rhai tawel), gyda chyfrifiaduron. Mae angen diffiniad rhwng ardaloedd astudio tawel a\u2019r ardaloedd nad ydynt yn rhai tawel. Mwy o ystafelloedd fel Ystafell Joy Welch y gellir eu llogi. Hefyd [mwy] o doiledau [\u2026]<\/li>\n
- \u201c[hoffwn weld rhagor o] welliannau i greu llyfrgell oleuach a disgleiriach.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
O ganlyniad i adborth gan ddefnyddwyr y llyfrgell a\u2019r angen amlwg i ddiweddaru adeilad sydd wedi dyddio, cyflwynodd y Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth (GG) gynnig am adnewyddiad gwerth \u00a32M i Lyfrgell Hugh Owen dros gyfnod o 4 blwyddyn ariannol, 4 cyfran o \u00a3500k. Cam cyntaf y gwaith fydd adnewyddu Llawr D dros 2 flwyddyn ariannol (2016-17 \u2013 2017-18), gyda Llawr E ac F yn cael eu hadnewyddu yn ystod 2 flwyddyn olaf y prosiect.<\/p>\n
Fel gwasanaeth allweddol yn y Brifysgol drwy gydol y flwyddyn, mae\u2019n hanfodol bod y llyfrgell yn aros ar agor trwy gydol y gwaith adnewyddu a chytunwyd y byddem yn dechrau gyda phrif fynedfa\u2019r Llyfrgell ar Lawr D.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nDyma rai o\u2019r ffactorau a gyfrannodd tuag at wneud cais am y prosiect:<\/p>\n
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- Yn \u00f4l adborth rheolaidd gan fyfyrwyr, mae\u2019n amlwg bod angen mwyhau, diweddaru a gwella\u2019r ardaloedd astudio i fyfyrwyr ar Lawr D. Mae\u2019r gofod sydd yno ar hyn o bryd wedi dyddio\u2019n sylweddol ac nid yw bellach yn bodloni anghenion y defnyddwyr a\u2019r staff. <\/li>\n
- Mae\u2019r gofod i staff sy\u2019n gweithio ar Lawr D yn gyfyng ac mae\u2019r cynllun presennol yn golygu bod y rhai hynny nad ydynt ar yr amserlen i weithio ar y ddesg ymholiadau yn dal i fod yng ngolwg y defnyddwyr. Golyga hyn fod defnyddwyr yn torri ar draws gwaith y staff yn aml ac mae\u2019n rhoi profiad gwael i ddefnyddwyr a allai feddwl bod y staff hyn yn eu hanwybyddu. <\/li>\n
- Er bod y GG wedi sgorio\u2019n dda iawn yn yr arolwg \u2018Aber Ydym Ni\u2019, ein sg\u00f4r salaf oedd \u201cMae gan yr adran adnoddau a\/neu ddeunyddiau sy\u2019n ddeniadol yr olwg\u201d cwestiwn y cawsom gyfradd bodlonrwydd o 56.7% ar ei gyfer; roedd pob sg\u00f4r arall i\u2019r GG rhwng 70% ac 86%.<\/li>\n
- Mae tystiolaeth o\u2019r sector yn dangos pwysigrwydd mawr y llyfrgell a\u2019r adnoddau gwybodaeth o ran bodlonrwydd y myfyrwyr a recriwtio myfyrwyr. Gweler https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/student\/news\/student-experience-survey-2017-expectations-are-high-for-learning-resources<\/a> a https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/news\/student-experience-survey-2017-build-facilities-and-students-will-come<\/a> <\/li>\n
- Gwella\u2019r gofod a\u2019r gwasanaethau ar Lawr D, ble ceir mynedfa\u2019r Llyfrgell a lleoliad y Ddesg Ymholiadau Llyfrgell a TG, fyddai\u2019n cael y mwyaf o effaith ar fyfyrwyr presennol, a\u2019r llawr hwn hefyd yw ein ffenestr siop ar gyfer darpar fyfyrwyr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mae ein cynlluniau ar gyfer Llawr D yn cynnwys: <\/p>\n
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- Aildrefnu\u2019r cynllun i wella\u2019r llif drwy\u2019r adeilad a mynediad y defnyddwyr i\u2019r adnoddau a\u2019r gwasanaethau. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys symud prif fynedfa\u2019r llyfrgell i wynebu\u2019r Piazza. <\/li>\n
- Agor a newid diben rhai o\u2019r ardaloedd yn y cefn i roi lle ychwanegol i ddefnyddwyr. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys ardal i beiriannau bwyd a diod, ystafelloedd astudio gr\u0175p ychwanegol y gellir eu llogi, toiledau i fyfyrwyr a lle i eistedd ar gyfer defnyddio cyfrifiaduron ac ar gyfer astudio\u2019n unigol ac mewn grwpiau.<\/li>\n
- Gwella\u2019r golau, y gwres a\u2019r awyriad i sicrhau amgylchedd mwy cyfforddus i\u2019n defnyddwyr. <\/li>\n
- Diweddaru\u2019r addurniadau a\u2019r dodrefn i ddarparu lle modern, sy\u2019n bodloni anghenion ein defnyddwyr. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Er y bydd Llawr D ar gau yn ystod y gwaith adnewyddu, bydd y Llyfrgell yn parhau i fod ar agor trwy gydol y gwaith. Bydd y staff a\u2019r gwasanaethau\u2019n cael eu symud i Lawr E y Llyfrgell a\u2019r oriau agor yn aros yr un fath. Gallwch weld ein cynlluniau ar weddalen adnewyddu\u2019r llyfrgell a chroeso i chi anfon eich adborth atom: https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/cy\/is\/news\/librefurb\/<\/a>
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- Gwella\u2019r gofod a\u2019r gwasanaethau ar Lawr D, ble ceir mynedfa\u2019r Llyfrgell a lleoliad y Ddesg Ymholiadau Llyfrgell a TG, fyddai\u2019n cael y mwyaf o effaith ar fyfyrwyr presennol, a\u2019r llawr hwn hefyd yw ein ffenestr siop ar gyfer darpar fyfyrwyr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Improving the space and services on Level D, as the Library entrance area and location of the Library and IT Enquiry Desk, would have the greatest impact on current students and is additionally our shop window for prospective students. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/ul>\nDrivers for the project include: <\/p>\n
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