In June 2012 Woods Bagot Pty Ltd were appointed as consultants for the development of the Dixson Library Master Plan to guide the refurbishment of the Dixson Library over the next 10 years, but which can be completed in planned stages as budget allocation becomes available. This is an exciting opportunity to redevelop the Library as a 21st century facility that will be a magnet for academic, social and cultural activities on campus.
Qualitative feedback from a web-based survey provided insight into best and worst aspects of the existing library, and the types of spaces considered desirable and important for library users. Plans are currently in place for the south-western corner of the Learning Commons to be developed as an Informal Learning Space which will be a multipurpose collaborative learning area where students can congregate, share ideas, socialize, and receive assistance from Advisers, Support Staff and peer assisted Learning. Funding has been approved from the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) for this project and is proposed to be included in the first stage of the library redevelopment.
