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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
University Library - foundet in 1569
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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
Subject Library - 3. story
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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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