Kia ora koutou,

There have been some recent changes to the plans in place for the spaces on Level 2 of Puaka James Hight.  There are now four priority areas for redevelopment:

• The first is the Makerspace, which has successfully been operating from the old student services rooms, but will need to have a better, more fit-for-purpose space that has ventilation and storage. The Den is the most appropriate space available and Facilities Services are currently putting together a plan to redevelop this area.
• The High Demand collection will be moving from the Self Loan area, out onto mobile shelving on Level 2 positioned behind the current Information Desk. This room will be decanted over the summer period.
• The Self Loan area will become student study space and an informal group learning and teaching space, with some fixed computers.
• The current Makerspace area (room 214) will provide two Ako Ātea consultation rooms for the Subject Librarians and new discussion rooms for students that are bookable via the library webpage

The timeline for this work is not yet confirmed, but we are expecting the Den/Makerspace to be renovated over the summer 2019/2020.  This means that we will not be able to use the Den for teaching in S1 2020.  To mitigate the loss of the teaching room, we will use a number of alternative spaces within the Library:

• Poutama (Level 3 PJH). The AV is now fully functional in Poutama, and is a useful space for teaching around 20 students.  Students can bring their own devices or use the laptops from the laptop trolley.
• The current Self Loan area will be able to be used for informal group teaching. AV can be requested for this room when needed.
• Other open spaces in the Library on Level 4 and Level 2. These spaces can be used for larger groups, and AV can be set up where required.
• There is a possibility that we can use Room 101 in the Undercroft for teaching, but this is still being discussed.

If you have any questions about the plans for level 2 or the teaching rooms available to us, please let me know.

Ngā mihi,

Sara