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Fareham library entrance
Fareham library external view
Kids' area
Fareham library internal view of books
Fareham library internal view
Self-service
Study booths
Study area
Fareham Makery space
Description
Description
The children’s library was extended, a new café was installed and two new community spaces created which can be used by the County Council and partners for small meetings or consultations.
The library will also has a new ‘Makery’ space kitted out with IT, coding tools and equipment to help customers develop new skills which will make them more digitally aware and confident in using new technology. The space was launched shortly after the Fareham Library re-opening and if successful will be used as a model for future libraries.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library/Multi-purpose/joint-use or shared service building
Size
2585 m2
Floors
3
Architect
Hampshire County Council Property Services
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/multimedia areas, Baby changing facilities, Cafe/refreshment areas, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Provision of special materials, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Sound and image processing facilities, Specialist subject collections, Meeting rooms, Open learning provision, Teaching rooms, Photocopying, Microfiche, Hampshire School Library Service base
External features
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Internal features
An open, bright, sparse space to facilitate learning, flexibility and technology installation.
Energy efficiency
LED lighting, insulation, double-glazing.
Accessibility provision
Disabled parking, Wheelchair access, Magnifier, Hearing loop, Accessible IT
Interior designer
Hampshire County Council Property Services
Furniture suppliers
Demco
Services and facilities suppliers
Self service equipment: 3M
Library management system: Spydus 10
Public computer booking system: Go Online
LED screens: DELL
PC terminals: WYSE
IT provision
RFID, WiFi, Charging points, Device lending. Makery space including Lego robotics, raspberry pi devices for coding, 3D printing. Number of public computer terminals: 22
Seats/study places
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Stock
56,306