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6 February, 2023

TL Robertson Library to open on 20 February

The TL Robertson Library is scheduled to reopen in less than 2 weeks during O-Week on Monday, 20 February 2023 after over two years of construction works and a total of 15,000m² of refurbished space.

Numerous features were added to address the much-needed replacement of the end-of-life services which will transform the TL Robertson Library into a place of digital innovation and collaboration and enhancing the Curtin student experience.

New features include:

  • Replacement of all end-of-life services, and relocation from Level 7 to a new external services tower. This will enable 2,118m² of new space to be added to Level 7, in addition to the 15,000m² refurbished area (opening mid-2023).
  • A new main entrance on Level 3 near Curtin Connect.
  • A reading room overlooking the pines at Henderson Court.
  • Plenty of new study spaces, including bookable study rooms and learning spaces.
  • A 24/7 student kitchen.
  • A purpose-built Makerspace with high-tech and low-tech tools, equipment and materials which can be used to explore creativity.
  • Accessibility features including:
    • Changing Places facilities – suitable for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
    • Parents’ Room.
    • All gender toilets.
    • Resting room.
    • Equity room.
    • A new accessibility route on Level 1 to support library access from the east to assist in navigating through the campus’s existing and challenging levels.
  • Targeting a 5-Star Green Star Design & As Built sustainability rating, supported by low voltage communication infrastructure and the installation of photovoltaic panels on the rooftop.

Significant and prominent public art also adorns the library, including a unique atrium sculpture by artists Milne, Martin and Stonehouse. We invite you to visit and explore the artwork during O-Week while we work on the final touches.

Further details will continue to be shared via https://www.curtin.edu.au/library/using-the-library/tl-robertson-library/ and the Curtin University Library social channels.