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About The Sir Michael Cobham Library
The Sir Michael Cobham Library was awarded the prestigious Library Design Award in December 2007. Presented every five years by the Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) the " Library Design Oscar" rewards the best new or refurbished higher education library in national and university institutions. The building opened its doors in January 2003 and is intended to meet the current and future needs of the University’s academic community. It was designed to allow Student and Academic Services to provide a broad integrated spectrum of services including Educational Development, Learning Support, Additional Learning Support, Library and Language Centre. It brings together in a coherent way, for both students and staff, services which were previously spread across the campus. In June 2009 the Library service was the winner of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award for ‘Outstanding Library Team'. The building occupies a landmark position on the University's Talbot Campus, set within a landscaped courtyard with an informal seating area adjacent to a café. Floodlit at night, with a fibre optic sculpture at the pinnacle of the building. At 32 metres high, it is a striking addition to the landscape. The building has an energy-saving design with a natural ventilation system and angled windows to minimise solar gain, and incorporates many features for those with special needs. In September 2008 the courtyard was enhanced by a stainless steel and black granite sculpture entitled “Wind stone earth sky” by Koichi Ishino, a gift from the Fine Family Foundation and is part of the University’s Permanent Art Collection. The building was opened by the Duke of Kent in January 2003. In July 2007 it was renamed in memory of Sir Michael Cobham, a significant contributor to funding the project, who died in April 2006. A plaque honouring Sir Michael was unveiled by his widow, Lady Cobham. Sir Michael, recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from BU, was a former Chairman and Life President of Cobham plc, the aerospace company founded in Wimborne by his father, Sir Alan Cobham. Today, the University Library provides impressive facilities on both of its campuses. View photos of the building in construction. View the Library and Learning Centre upon completion View the Library and Learning Centre in 2006 View the Library and Learning Centre in 2007 View The Sir Michael Cobham Library in 2007 View The Sir Michael Cobham Library in 2008 Listen to the Podcast about service enhancements in 2008 - Time 36:54 minutes Watch a clip of our ground floor learning space in use Facts and figures
The Sir Michael Cobham Library accommodates:
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