Today is my last day in Oxford. This weekend I’m moving home to the north-east to start a new job at the University of Sunderland on 1st November. So, lest we forget how St Hugh’s College Library used to look, here are some ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos…
The library then (2010)
L-R from top: View of the lobby; self-issue system (no security); accumulation of students’ belongings left unattended; returns system consisted of piling up books by the office door waiting for staff to check them back in; upstairs computer and printing facilities
The library now (2012)
L-R from top: Printed spine labels using DDC23 and author/title suffix; secure item return bin; informal seating area in the lobby with recreational reading, DVDs, Living Well and other new collections; students using the group study table; students using books and computers for learning; combined printer/copier/scanner and modern computers; RFID self-service kiosk
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this work by being a member of my library team, Library Committee, or part of the wider college and library communities in Oxford. I’m really pleased with what we’ve achieved 
Congratulations on the new job, hope all goes well for you!
Good luck, Laura! iI’m very sorry to see you go, but hope you have a wonderful time in the frozen north.
Hi Laura!
I always love seeing before and after shots – I have similar photos from a previous job and they always serve as a nice reminder of what I achieved even though they may seem like minor details to other people.
Well done, and good luck in your new role
Kelly
Thanks for your comments! I start the new job tomorrow. Please excuse a break from blogging as I get settled in!