Peter Hoffmann Universitätsbibliothek Rostock Mette Kynne Frandsen Henning Larsens Tegnestue A/S,

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Structure and Architectural Planning at the University

Library of Rostock -

A new Subject Library for the Physical, Engineering and

Agricultural SciencesPeter Hoffmann

Universitätsbibliothek Rostock

Mette Kynne FrandsenHenning Larsens Tegnestue A/S,

Copenhagen

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Map of Germany

Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea

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Berlin

Copenhagen

Hamburg Szczecin

Rostock

Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea

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From the air

Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea

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University - foundet in 1419

• Oldest university in Northern Europe

• 12.000 students

• Education in about 50 subject areas

• First technical department at a German university (1951)

Main building

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Eight faculty departments:

• Philosophy

• Theology

• Physical Sciences

• Engineering

• Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

• Economic and Social Sciences

• Law

• Medicine

University - foundet in 1419

Main building

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University Library - foundet in 1569

• Holdings of about 2,2 million volumes

• Approx. 220.000 rare books

• Special Collections:

manuscripts

incunabula

musical scores

maps

graphics, etc.

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Library locations:

• 38 branch libraries are dispersed over the entire city

• most of the occupied buildings

and spaces do not meet the library´s demands

Up to 15 km distance

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• Humanities

• Economics, Social Science, Law

• Medicine

Future locations:Subject library for:

• Physical, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences,

University Library - the FUTURE

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2,5 km

distance

• Humanities

• Physical, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, +Library center

• Economics, Social Science, Law

• Medicine

University Library - the FUTURE

New building

Future locations:Subject libraries for:

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• April 1999, the initial consultation for

the design of the space program

• November 1999, confirmation of the space program

• December 1999, invitation for Europe- wide architect competition (about 200 applications)

• March 2000, the submission of 25 competition papers

Planning of the Subject Library

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Planning of the Subject Library

1st prize: Henning Larsen

Copenhagen

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Planning of the Subject Library

• July 2000, conclusion of the initial planning

• December 2000, completion of the planning for confirmation of budget

• Summer 2001, the old refectory torn down

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Planning of the Subject Library

• October 2001, completion of the plan of execution

• November 2001, the launching of the search for contractors

• Summer 2001, excavation for the new building

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Planning of the Subject Library

April 8, 2002, beginning of construction

• March 2002

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Subject Library - Layout plan

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Subject Library - Model photograph 1

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Subject Library - Model photograph 2

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Subject Library - Model photograph 3

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Subject Library - Model photograph 4

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Subject Library - Model photograph 5

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Basic functional requirements:

• The library as a center for communication and multimedia learning

• Transparent library functionality

• High transparency in the visual dimensions

• High flexibility in the use of space

Planning of the Subject Library

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Basic functional requirements:

• Structural computer networking of all reading desks

• Extensive open shelving for the collections

• Predominately open compact storage

• Clear orientation possibilities in the building

• Several group study rooms for users

Planning of the Subject Library

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Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

Automatic door

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PC-stand-up work stations

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Break area

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Lockers for bags and coats

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Instruction room

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

Lecture room

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Main counter

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Textbook collection

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Bibliographical information works

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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OPAC work stations

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Multi-media work stations

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Counter for audio-visual materials and digital media

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Group work room for media work

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Circulation and interlibrary loan

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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IT Department

Subject Library - MAIN FLOOR

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Subject Library - BASEMENT

Center for patent information with the standards center

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Bookstacks (compact shelving, ~ 380,000 vol.)

Subject Library - BASEMENT

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Delivery and the shipment of books

Subject Library - BASEMENT

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Subject Library - 1. story

Information Desk

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Open shelves

Subject Library - 1. story

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Group work rooms

Subject Library - 1. story

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Reading desks

Subject Library - 1. story

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Open bookstacks(compact shelving)

Subject Library - 1. story

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Staff for electronic information services

Subject Library - 1. story

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Subject Library - 2. story

Terrace for the users

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Subject Library - 2. story

Subject specialists

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Technical services

Subject Library - 3. story

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Subject Library - 3. story

Group work rooms

15 single carrels

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Administration

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Subject Library - some figures

Total capacity of shelving 960,000 vol.

• in open access shelving 400,000 vol.

• in closed acces stack (compact shelving) 380,000 vol.

• in open access stacks (compact shelving) 180,000 vol.Number of reader seats 422

Total gross floor area 12,377 m2

Total costs 23,600,000 EUR

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Rostock and environs

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