Lee Wee Nam Library
June to August 09 – Renovation at LWN Library
As part of Library’s continuous improvement efforts, we are renovating Lee Wee Nam Library this vacation to serve users better. Key upgrading works are being carried out at the following areas of the Lee Wee Nam Library from June-August 2009:
Level 2:
| Location | Key works & outcome |
| IT Assistant counter | A new counter with a more effective location and design would be created to serve users better |
| Current periodical browsing area | Shelving style would be re-defined for a more browsing-friendly configuration |
Level 3:
| Location | Key works & outcome |
| Main entrance | Automatic sliding doors would be added |
| Book drop | Extension of existing room for RFID book return |
| Electronic Resource Access Point | More conducive environment for research |
| Service counter | More user-friendly meeting point between staff and users |
Level 4:
| Location | Key works & outcome |
| Science collection shelves | Expansion of shelving area to cater for over-capacity collection |
June to July 09 – Renovation of Lee Wee Nam Library entrance
Lee Wee Nam Library entrance will undergo a major renovation from June to July 2009. Some renovation works include:
- removing of existing wooden structure and the glass doors and replacing with new glass sliding doors
- creating a new RFID book return room
- reconfiguring the entrance and exit area into a single entry and exit point.
During the renovation, the entrance at Level 3 will be closed from 26 June to 11 July 2009. The interim entrance and exit point to Lee Wee Nam Library is located at level 2 near to the lift lobby in the library.
All works are expected to be completed by end of July 2009.
December 2008 – Relocation of Engineering and Science RBR
As the LWN Library is being reconfigured to house both the Engineering and Science collections, the Reserves books for Engineering and Science collections were being relocated from Library 2 to LWN Library level 3.
December 2008 – Relocation of Engineering Collections
With the new shelves ready for used in level 5, the Engineering collections were being relocated from Library 2. And some of the bound periodicals in level 2 were being relocated to level 5 to free up more space for the Engineering books. The new locations of the collections are as followed:
Level 2
•Engineering books (Call no. T – TJ)
Level 5
•Engineering books (Call no. TK – TT)
•Bound periodicals
Mid-November to Mid-December 2008 – Setting up of new and old library shelves at new level 5
A mixture of new and old book shelves are being installed at the new level 5 from mid-November to mid-December 2008.
17-21 November 2008 – Relocation of Library staff offices
As the Library is re-configuring LWN Library into LWN Engineering and Science Library, Engineering and Science subject librarians and their support staff are relocated from various offices to co-locate at a single office at LWN Library level 3 staff office. Library staff from the Library Promotion Division, Instructional Services Division and NTU Museum have also relocated from their existing offices at LWN Library level 3 to their new common office at level 5.
September 2008 – Start of Renovation of level 5
Soon after the Centre for Educational Development moved out of level 5 to its new office, renovation works began sometime in September 2008. The first phase included demolition of existing rooms, raised floorings, ceiling boards, etc. Then, next, new wiring, cabling, walls, ceiling boards, aircon ventilation, lighting were installed. The last phase included painting, furniture, carpeting and installation of book shelves and computer related equipment.
July 2008 – Design Brief for LWN Library Level 5
A new design brief was written by Library and submitted to Office of Facilities Planning and Management in early July 2008. Like other design briefs written by the Library, it provides a broad concept plan and guide for the interior design and layout of the LWN Library Level 5. The plan also describes the main zones in this level and specifies the activities, equipment and furniture within each zone.
Collection space would be taking up the largest portion of the approximately 1,900 sqm space at level 5. Next is Library user reading space. There would be a mixture of group reading tables, individual reading carrels as well as easy seating near the entrance to level 5. There would also be a small common office area for some Library staff.
The projected completion date is November 2008.
June 2008 – New Plan for LWN Library Level 5
The Campus Planning Committee has recommended that the LWN Library expansion project be put on hold until the Master Planner comes on board next year to consolidate and propose a campus development plan that would include the various NTU Libraries.
Thus, instead of converting LWN Library level 5 into a permanent Library HQ office, it would instead be used for additional interim collection and reading spaces. The engineering books and bound periodicals would be relocated from Library 2 to level 5 and level 2. A small portion of the space will be converted into additional interim Library staff office.
April 2008 – Renovation of HQ Staff Office (Updates)
The architect, with input from the Library, completed a draft layout plan for level 5 and we are currently in the process of revising the layout. Once the layout plan is finalised, renovation work is likely to commence as soon as CED (Centre for Educational Development) moves out.
January 2008 – Renovation of HQ Staff Office at Level 5
The Library and the Office of Facilities Planning Management agreed to proceed with the renovation of level 5 in LWN Library (current CED office) even though the expansion project had been postponed. The renovation will be done based on our initial plan of converting level 5 to permanent Library HQ staff office. Our office area in level 2 will then be converted into shelving space for the Engineering collection that is currently located in Library 2.
December 2007 – Updates of LWNES Library
Due to the extremely high demand for building and construction work in Singapore currently, we have been adked by Minstry of Finance to delay our project until the end of 2009. We are therefore suspending the project now and will resume it nearer towards end of 2009. The likely completion date is therefore pushed to beginning of 2012. We are working together with OFPM on finding ways to accommodate the expansion of our collection until then.
November 2007 – Updates of LWNES Library
Look Architect, the appointed architect for LWN Library project, presented the plans for the expanded LWN Engineering & Science Library. The Library will be working together with the Architect to further develop the plans. The Library is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2010.
The architect’s impressions of the new LWNES Library are as follow:
September 2006 – Design brief for LWNES Library
The Library completed the writing of the 42-page design brief for the expansion of the LWNES Library. Around 300 LWN Library student users took part in an online survey conducted in August 06 to give their feedback and suggestions for the new LWNES Library. The survey findings were taken into consideration during the writing of the design brief.
The purpose of the design brief is to provide a broad concept plan and guide for the architect. The concept plan describes the main zones in the LWNES Library and specifies the activities, equipment and furniture within each zone. The diagram below shows a schematic layout plan that the Library has included in its design brief.
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Overview
| Floor Area: 7,895 sqm | No. of PCs: 407 | |
| No. of seats: 979 |
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