Library Spaces: accessibility, space planning, design [Event Ref. No. TG2/SPA]

Twitter – #cpd25SPA

CPD25 is pleased to offer a day seminar on Friday 6th March 2015 that will discuss and explore the process and impact of planning and developing Library Spaces. The core themes of discussion will be accessibility, space planning and design. The key objectives of the event are:

– To learn about process and impact of planning and developing Library Spaces

– To identify some of the common and recurrent challenges

– To exchange ideas on ways identify user behaviors and future proofing

– To explore methods used and to see how recent projects have evolved since the opening of services

– To learn from good practice and available frameworks

A final Summary of the Group work and Q&A’s will be sent to all participants after the event.

There will also be Social Media tie-in and later event on Twitter.

Programme:

0930–1000 – Registration

1000–1015 – Introduction

1015–1045 – Annette Linton, Canterbury Christ Church University

1045–1115 – Rosie Jones, University of Manchester

1115–1145 – Bryony Ramsden, University of Huddersfield

1145-1330 – Panel: Question and Answers

1230–1330 – Lunch

1330–1345 – Afternoon session introduction

1345–1445 Breakout sessions
(Table Rotation – accessibility, space planning, and design)

1445–1500 – Break

1500–1530 – Closing discussion and questions

Venue:

City Business Library, Guildhall, Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH

Website – http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/business/economic-research-and-information/city-business-library/Pages/default.aspx

Cost:

£70 for members and £105 for other institutions.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.

To book a place please use our online booking form or email the administrator via cpd25@london.ac.uk