Some time ago now I visited the Library at the UCL School of Pharmacy.
After an informative talk we went for the usual poke around. Access is via a rather narrow space which holds a lot of kit. There are currently several print systems in operation – a not uncommon complication but unlikely to be helpful for staff or users. A new self issue system was being put in operation. The space was rather odd but did serve as a useful noise barrier.
The Library itself is fairly compact and combines white walls with glass accents and red furniture for a bit of colour.
A range of study spaces are available with a small amount of group study space. Frosted glass dividers allow light to pass while offering privacy. An area for group work was divided off using large wooden p
anels that were attractive but would be tricky to shift I suspect.
Some use was made of special collections type materials to give it a more pharmaceutical feel.
But I could not help wishing they had been able to have the space now used as a refectory that visitors to other libraries of the period (eg Senate House, NIMR at Mill Hill) will recognise as quite clearly designed for library use!
