{"id":5853,"date":"2025-09-08T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/?p=5853"},"modified":"2025-09-18T01:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:52:15","slug":"reimagining-level-3-workshops-to-shape-the-future-of-the-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/reimagining-level-3-workshops-to-shape-the-future-of-the-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining Level 3: Workshops to Shape the Future of the Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The TL Robertson Library reopened in early 2023 following a major refurbishment. Since then, Level 3 has become a dynamic hub, hosting four Library-funded exhibitions, three external displays, rotating JCPML showcases, Makerspace student exhibitions, and a variety of interactive engagement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After two years of activity in the new space, the Library is reviewing how Level 3 functions. The questions which guide this process are \u201cHow do visitors experience the space when they first arrive?\u201d <\/em>and \u201cCould the layout better support their needs?\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To explore these questions, staff from across the Library \u2013 including the Leadership team, Client Engagement, and Systems & Infrastructure \u2013 came together for two workshops in June and July. Through structured activities, the group defined shared goals, identified opportunities, and generated ideas for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining the vision
<\/strong>In the first workshop, participants agreed on three overarching goals for Level 3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Provide a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enable flexible and versatile use of the space with a consistent, thoughtful approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Proactively connect clients with Library services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Building on these goals, staff brainstormed ways to activate the space \u2013 ranging from events, installations, and signage to service delivery and cross-campus partnerships. Suggestions were both practical and playful, from digital live space-availability screens to ambient soundscapes \u2013 and even a slip-and-slide! At the same time, there was strong consensus that the current layout was visually overwhelming and confusing for new visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Immediate changes
    <\/strong>Some ideas were put into action straight away. The exhibition area was reduced and set further back from the entrance, instantly creating a more open and welcoming first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Exploring new concepts
    <\/strong>The second workshop focused on two major initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Semester 1 Marketplace \u2013 A proposed \u201ctakeover\u201d of Level 3 during Orientation and the first weeks of semester. Temporary service stations would allow key university units such as DTS (IT support) and Curtin Connect (ID cards) to deliver essential start-of-year services alongside Library staff, helping students access everything they need in one place.
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    • Library Information Point \u2013 A permanent, visible hub providing visitors with essential information, from toilet locations and room bookings to event listings and service contacts. The preferred design involves transforming two existing pillars into built-in cabinetry with signage, brochures, and digital screens to share information in a clear, eye-catching way. Discussions with Properties are now underway to test feasibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Looking ahead<\/strong>
      These workshops mark an important step in ensuring Level 3 continues to evolve as a flexible, welcoming, and student-focused space. By combining creativity, practicality, and collaboration across teams, the Library is shaping a future where visitors feel informed, supported, and inspired from the moment they walk in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Written by Library Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator, Jayne Cleave<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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