Bibliothèque et Learning center des sciences et technologies

The new project aims to integrate the classical Library services and ressources and a new Learning center with facilities for teaching, research and social activities.
Detailed description

The new Library is located in the University Campus of Louvain-la-Neuve close to the faculties desserved and student housing.
Renovation project, the former building has been entirely open and refurbished: strengthening structures, new glass façades and lightening, new locals, new furnitures, access, tc.

Year of completion
2014
Library category
Building type
Special Rooms

6 seminar rooms of 8-10 pl. for teachers and staff, 19 group works rooms of 4-5 pl. for students.

Additional Comments

In 2014 the capacity is 780.000 documents. Staff students not included in staff numbers. Four faculties of the UCL are served by this Library: Sciences, Bioeng.-Agriculture, Polytechnical School, Architecture-Urbanism.

Project Data

Overall Cost
€ 9'035'000
Competition
Yes
Competition Year
2012
Total Floor Area
6'330 m²
Shelving Capacity Open Stacks
4'400 linear meters
Shelving Capacity Closed Stacks
10'300 linear meters
Number Of Staff
10 FTE
Total Seating Capacity
450
Group Study Rooms
25

Location

Place Louis Pasteur 2, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium,