New Service Model Launched at University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London is currently completing a major service-change project which saw the implementation of RFID self-service technology across its six site libraries at the start of the 2011/12 academic year.  It also provided the opportunity to refurbish and enhance library spaces, and a chance to introduce roaming enquiry services as part of our commitment to continually improving and enhancing our support for learning and research. The new service is proving popular with students.

The new academic year also saw the launch of a new library for Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. The College opened the doors of its new home at Kings Cross on 3^rd October 2011. The library inhabits the 2^nd and 3^rd floors of the Grade II listed Granary Building: the 19^th century grain store designed by Lewis Cubitt. It combines the library collections previously held at Charing Cross Road and Southampton Row with wide-ranging study facilities. Through its design, the architects, Stanton Williams, celebrate the industrial architecture of the building as well as providing some stunning views of London. Many years of planning have resulted in a breathtaking space and a great place to study and work. In a recent article on CSM’s move in the Herald Tribune a student referred to “the accessible and open library’’ [as]: ''the best bit””.