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Layout and design

Library zones

General approaches to Library zoning:

University of Technology, Sydney
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/about/study_zones

University of Canberra
http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/services/facilities#study

Casual spaces

Signage

Wayfinding

Layout and design

Monash University Library Hargrave-Andrew Library - photo gallery http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/reports/fmp/hal/virtual/index.html

Collaborative space

http://www3.griffith.edu.au/02/ins-essentials/undergraduate/index.php?id=10360 

Learning commons

http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/commons/concept_talk.html

The UWA Library is currently reviewing its use of space in the Reid Library building in an effort to ensure the best mix of learning spaces for all our clients. The following pages highlight innovative ideas for space, furniture and facilities in libraries across the globe.

The Library has recently introduced a couple of new toys that make it a little more convenient to search the catalogue.

Firstly, there's a gadget that you can add to your Google Personalised Home page.  It will let you search by Title, Author, Keyword or ISBN/ISSN.