Project Update

• Press release
• More information about the new library project will shortly be displayed in the foyer of the library and a further round of consultative meetings will take place. If you have any comments or questions please contact the University Librarian, Cathal McCauley

 

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In December 2008 the Minister for Education announced the construction of major extension to the existing John Paul II Library. This project is a wonderful opportunity to deliver a first class library building that will support the enormous growth in teaching, learning and research activity at NUI Maynooth.

NUI Maynooth has established project management structures to oversee the delivery of the new library building and to liaise with, and gather feedback from, all project stakeholders. The following groups are available to receive comments and feedback about the Library Building Project:

The Library Project Steering Group
The responsibilities of the Library Implementation Group (LIG) include:

• Oversee the delivery of the project on time and within budget
• Liaise with the design team
• Liaise with the architects and construction firm
• Liaise with St. Patrick’s College
• Liaise with relevant external agencies (e.g. Kildare County Council)
• Liaise with the Library Project Consultative Forum

The members of the LIG are: 

Professor Jim Walsh (Chair), Deputy President
Rev. Hugh Connolly, St Patrick's College 
Frank Fitzmaurice, Director of Corporate Services
Finbarr Horrrigan, Campus Planning and Development Officer
Cathal McCauley, Librarian
Mike O'Malley, Bursar

The Library Project Consultative Forum  
The role of the Library Project Consultative Forum (LPCF) is to: 

• Coordinate inputs on behalf of various groups of stakeholders to the Library Implementation Group
• Provide inputs to the project design team at the inception stage

The members of the LPCF are:  

Prof. Jim Walsh (Chair), Deputy President
Prof. Ann Burnell, Governing Authority
Mr Brian Carolan, Director of the Computer Centre
Prof. Tom Collins, Dean of Teaching and Learning
Rev. Hugh Connolly, St Patrick's College  
Professor Margaret Kelleher , Acting Dean of Art, Celtic Studies and Philosophy
Ms Susan Durack, Library Staff Representative
Mr Henry Durka, Student Representative
Dr Honor Fagan, Dean of Research
Mr Frank Fitzmaurice, Director of Corporate Services
Dr. Robert Galavan, Dean of Social Sciences
Mr Finbarr Horrigan, Campus Planning & Development Officer
Ms Mary Kearney, Library Staff Representative
Ms Claire McAvinia, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Mr Cathal McCauley, Librarian
Dr. Bernard Mahon, Dean of Science and Engineering
Prof. Chris Morash, Academic Council
Brian Murphy, Students' Union President
Mr Mike O’Malley, Bursar
Prof. Ray O’Neill, Vice President of Research

The Library Project Design Team
The membership of the design team are:

Architectural Services: Scott Tallon Walker
Quantity Surveyors: Healy Kellly Turner Townsend M & E
Consultants: J.V. Tierney and Associates
Structural Engineering Consultants: Michael Punch and Partners

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Work has commenced on preparing the print collection (books and journals) for the move to the new library. The first part of this process, the review of the collection, has started. If you have any queries please contact Elizabeth Murphy, tel: 01 7083883.