cm Capilano College 1968-1993 FACT SHEET About the Library Official opening: October 21,1993 The new library building represents the completion of Phase I I of Capilano College's building program. • The project consists of a new three-storey structure and integrates the former single-storey library. • The renovated 12,000 square-foot former library houses the Achievement Resource Centre and the library's Audio-visual services. Media Production, and Technical Services areas, a classroom, archives and administration office. • The first and second floors of the new building contain study spaces, the library's main collection, and reference and circulation services. • Capacity for growth includes an additional 18,000 square feet on the third floor of the new building, currently used for classrooms. Educational Features Fully integrated on-line library system w i t h circulation, acquisition and reference functions, in place by 1994 350 study carrels, many equipped for computer use 4 computerized reference w o r k stations w i t h access to CD-ROM and on-line databases 12-station high-end computer lab for students Specially equipped w o r k stations for print disabled students M a p room 3 photocopy rooms 3 group study rooms Shelving for 200,000 volumes Media production services A u d i o visual collection Capilano College Foundation Campaign • Focused giving campaign has raised $240,000 to date for: • Collections • Endowments • Equipment Architect: Henriquez and Partners General Contractor: Smith Brothers & Wilson Director of Planning: Alan Smith Head Librarian: Frieda Wiebe Planning began: 1989 Construction began: 1992 Total value of project: $10.9 million Numbers for 1992-93 Full- and part-time librarians: 7 Full- and part-time staff: 24 Books borrowed: 66,000 Reference transactions: 16,000 Research skills classes: 150 Journal subscriptions: 650 Dollars spent per FTE*: $44 Acquisition budget: Books: $130,000 Periodicals: $50,000 Architectural Features • Designers have maintained a West Coast ambience throughout the building's interior. • Wainscotting and millwork are crafted from maple. • A sunken reading area in the northeast corner of the main floor features comfortable benches and a three-storey skylight. • Trees that formerly grew on the site are highlighted throughout the building. • A stylized boat keel and light reflectors underline strong connections to the ocean. • Uniquely shaped study stations on both the first and second floors have been installed along windowed walls, overlooking the campus's forested areas. COMPARISONS Square feet PTEs* Volumes Study carrels Floors Public access terminals 1990 12.000 3800 95,000 100 1 -- 1993/4 G r o w t h Capacity 40,000 58,000 7000 4200 110,000 200,000 600 350 2 3 22 40 * Full-time equivalent students 10/93