Evolving Libraries
Date: Thursday 14th April 2011
Venue: David Wilson Library, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 9QD
All libraries evolve all the time; no library is ever "completed". Even new libraries change quickly after opening.
Users have new needs; there are new technologies we can adopt; we find that what we did originally might no longer work.
Following the recent announcement of the winners Library Design Award, the SCONUL Working Group on Space is delighted to invite
colleagues to participate in a seminar which will showcase the two winning libraries, providing a tour of one of them, and allow
opportunities to examine the theme of the continual evolution of library 'space'.
Further information
Travel and directions
Directions to the University are available at http://www2.le.ac.uk/maps
Car parking. Please note that unfortunately, due to construction work at our main entrance, we are unable to provide any visitor
parking. Disabled visitors are advised to inform us in advance of the visit so that a space can be reserved. It is possible that a
vacant disabled space may not be available on the day of the visit. A public car park is available on Granville Road,
a short 5-10 minute walk to the University main campus past De Montfort Hall and along the edge of Victoria Park
If you require a ‘disabled’ parking space please contact: Bal Kaur in Library Administration bk48@le.ac.uk
tel: 0116 252 2031
Accommodation
Should you require overnight accommodation, the following information on a range of hotels in the vicinity may be helpful to you:
Belmont Hotel
Location: LE1 7GR (Short walk from the University)
Cost: Single room £69 (Advance booking £58.65)
Double £79 Advance booking £67.15
Hilton Inn Express
Location: LE2 7FQ
Cost: £59.94 or £74.00
Ramada
Location: City Centre, LE1 6ES
Cost: £89.10
Ibis
Location: City Centre, LE1 1PL
Cost: £40 / £60
Premier Inn
Location: LE1 1AA
Cost: From £29