a transformation

1. From a Library Learning Centre to
Open Spaces
TU Delft Library
15 September 2016

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Liesbeth Mantel
Head of Open Spaces
TU Delft Library
Keywords: TU Delft Library, Open
Spaces, the new way of working, art,
storytelling, inspiration – hebbedingetjes
Contact details
E e.mantel@tudelft.nl
W www.moqub.com
T @moqub
Li Liesbeth Mantel
Presentations
www.slideshare.net/moqub

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What to expect
• library buildings
• how did we get there?
• we succeeded!
• Library Learning Centre in 7 keywords
• Personas
• Living Campus

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Library Learning Centre
(Central Library)
Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft
Architecture Faculty Library
& Map room
Julianalaan 134 (Room
01MID100)
2628 BL Delft
Locations
TU Delft Library has two locations,
both on the TU Delft campus.

5. Opening hours
Architecture Library & Map room
• Monday - Thursday: 09:00-18:00
• Friday: 09:00-17:00
• Closed on public holidays
Library Learning Centre
• Open 365 days per year
• Normal: 08:00-24:00
• During Examination period:
08:00-02:00
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6. Architecture Library
• Library & Map room
• a large collection of
topographical and thematic
maps of the Netherlands
• saved collection after the fire in
2008
• desk made of books
• exhibits
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8. The Central Library
• Francine Houben
(Mecanoo architects)
• realized in 1997
• energy-efficient
• ‘landscape’
• floor space: 15.000 m2
• highest point: 45 m
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Landscape
‘The lawn is tilted from one side,
lifting the landscape as if lifting a
piece of paper. The main hall, study
spaces, depots and offices seem to
slide underneath.’

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The cone
‘As a symbol of technical
engineering, the cone pins the
grass roof and the library together
like a giant skewer.’

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Climate control
• cold and heat are stored in
groundwater at 45 to 70 meters
• columns provide heating and
ventilation
• indoor air is led through an air
cavity between the inner and
outer glass sheets and then
discharged
• the grass roof is a great insulator
and holds rain water for slow
evaporation

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Book wall
• hanging from the ceiling
• slender tie rods share the weight
with floor beams inserted in the
wall
• ‘Houben blue’ is the signature
colour on the wall, named after
the Library’s architect
• depots for books, journals and
historical and TU Delft-related
objects are in the basement
• total book shelves: 45 km

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Transformation needed
(2007-2010)
• the Library space was not
optimally used
• decrease in the use of traditional
Library products and services
• connection with learning centre
and campus concept
• user needs have changed

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Research 2007-2008
• small scale survey in the
building students) and on
campus (30 students) /
brainstorm sessions
• strinking: difference between
involvement and student
satisfaction
• wishes: better coffee, seats,
power outlets, more scanners &
printers, fun!, Starbucks, 24/7,
High Tech, The place to be,
Living Room
• web-based visualisation

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Ambition
‘Support others within TU Delft
Library in the development of an
ambition that the Library is
positioned as an educational and
inspiring learning environment
where users like to COME AND
STAY.’
question for Alares

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We succeeded!
• 2x the amount of visitors before
and after the redesign
• XXL opening hours
• extra study spaces in the Aula
during exam periods
• from 4 project rooms to
10 project rooms in 1 year

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Library Learning
Centre
• silence & concentration
• interaction & meeting
• 1100 study spaces /
10 project rooms
• 3 multi purpose rooms
• explained by 7 keywords

20. 1. Flexible
• hosting events, easy change-
over of tables, chairs and other
equipment
• easier to change in the future
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1. Flexible: Events
• room reservation
• big (university) events,
workshops & courses,
conferences, meetings
• free for TU Delft students and
employees
• for rent from 75 - 175 Euro per
daypart

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24. 2. Individual Studying
• keep the same number of study
places
• special rules during exam weeks
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3. Knowledge advisor
• one information desk
• offline en online help
AskYourLibrary
• Maths & Mechanics helpdesk

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27. 4. Attractive
• create a one-day stay (great
coffee)
• reasons for a visit, more than
books (workshop, meeting point)
• exhibitions, lectures
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28. 4. Attractive
• bring culture to the Library
visitors
• create a one-day stay (great
coffee)
• reasons for a visit, more than
books (workshop, meeting point)
• expositions / readings / film
showings
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29. 5. Cutting edge
• experiment – pilot
• don’t be afraid to fail
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Tinker Table
Little bits, Makey Makey, Arduino
Raspberry Pi, Lego

33. 6. Trésor (Treasury)
• historic collection older than
1900
books / journals / maps / atlases
photographs / prints
• their age, rarity, value or
vulnerability is what makes them
special
• reading room in central place
• exhibits
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34. 7. Living room
• meeting point
• lively
• sustainable furniture
• neutral area for faculties and
more diverse
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35. 7. Living room
• relaxation time
• good coffee or tea
• Coffee Star
• game of chess
• lounge sofas
• massage chairs
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37. Living campus
Our experience makes us an expert
in creating comfortable and
inspiring study and work spaces!
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Transforming spaces
• scientists – 4 personas
• students – 4 personas
• supporting staff – 4 personas

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References
CHAPTER IN BOOK (BIBLIOTHÈQUES D'AUJOURD'HUI ; À LA CONQUÊTE DE
NOUVEAUX ESPACES / PAR MICHEL MELOT - SOUS LA DIRECTION DE MARIE-
FRANÇOISE BISBROUCK, PARIS, ÉDITIONS DU CERCLE DE LA LIBRAIRIE, 2010, 394
P. ILL. + 1 DISQUE OPTIQUE NUMÉRIQUE (CD-ROM), 29,7 CM - ISBN 978-2-7654-
0982-3)
LIVING CAMPUS MOVIE HTTP://YOUTU.BE/iY-37HztCU4
PERSONAS WERE CREATED WITH MUZUS (HTTP://WWW.MUZUS.NL/) AND WORK21
(HTTP://WWW.WORK21.NL/)

41. TU Delft Library
Visiting address
Prometheusplein 1
(building 21)
2628 ZC Delft
P.O. box address
Postbus 98
2600 MG Delft
Customer services
Ask Your Library
T +31 (0)15 27 85678
E library@tudelft.nl
Photo credits: Annemiek van der Kuil, Marcel Krijger, Jan van der Heul, David Borland and others

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