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Research Support Plan
 

SECTION B: Plan for 2006-2008

KEY AREA 6: Physical library facilities

6.1 Facilities

The Library’s physical facilities are intended to encourage engagement with resources. Postgraduate centres at Matheson, Peninsula, South Africa (stage 2) and Malaysia include lockers, specialised software for self-submission of theses, packages such as SPSS and Adobe, photocopying/print zones, refreshment facilities, etc. By providing discussion areas, the centres encourage cross-research engagement.

Objective 6.1: To meet potential and existing postgraduate expectations, attract and retain excellent students.

Strategies Actions Measures/Targets/KPIs Timeline Responsibility
Implement the Library’s Facilities Master Plan section 5.0 part 2.06 Build postgraduate areas into refurbished libraries where appropriate at levels according to the Library’s Facilities Master Plan section 5.0 part 2.06 Postgraduate areas are provided in identified branch libraries As refurbishment takes place University Librarian, Facilities & Purchasing Manager, branch managers
  Provide and monitor quiet areas Quiet areas are available and monitored Ongoing University Librarian, Facilities & Purchasing Manager, branch managers
  Consider what equipment and other facilities should be included, such as swipe card access Graduate facilities are reviewed At refurbishment and at post-refurbishment reviews Director, Information Systems, Facilities & Purchasing Manager, branch managers

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