[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "To help our users find the entrance to the Hugh Owen library during the refurbishment Ellie Downes, our wonderful library assistant, has made some videos which show exactly how to find us."}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "I helpu ein defnyddwyr i ddod o hyd i\u2019r fynedfa i Lyfrgell Hugh Owen yn ystod y gwaith adnewyddu, mae Ellie Downes, ein cynorthwyydd llyfrgell hyfryd, wedi gwneud fideos sy\u2019n dangos yn union sut i ddod o hyd i ni."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "[:en]Information Services has a history of supporting \u2018Green\u2019 activities and considering the environmental impact of all our activities. Last summer, we were awarded the Gold Standard Award under the Green Impact Programme."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "To continue our sustainable practice during service relocation and the emptying of Level D we have:"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Wherever possible we have endeavored to ensure all our actions have a minimal impact on the environment."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "[:cy]Mae gan y Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth hanes o gefnogi gweithgareddau \u2018Gwyrdd\u2019 ac ystyried effaith amgylcheddol ein holl weithgareddau. Yr haf diwethaf dyfarnwyd Gwobr Safon Aur i ni yn unol a\u0302\u2019r Rhaglen Effaith Gwyrdd."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "I barhau a\u0302\u2019n harferion cynaliadwy yn ystod y broses o symud y gwasanaeth a gwagio Llawr D rydym wedi:"}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Pan fo\u2019n bosibl, rydym wedi ceisio sicrhau bod y cyfan yn cael cyn lleied o effaith ar yr amgylchedd a\u0302 phosibl."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "[:en]Information Services have the best colleagues :)[:cy]Cydweithwyr yr adran Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth yw\u2019r cydweithwyr gorau erioed :)[:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "[:en]The refurbishment has brought a lot of disruption to Information Services colleagues and they\u2019ve all been so supportive and cooperative in accommodating the refurbishment works. Whether its storing bits of furniture in their offices, cwtching up to make space for colleagues temporarily displaced from Level D or losing the staff tea room for the duration of the works, they have been fantastic. Thank you all.\nHere are some of them making do in our temporary, makeshift tea room."}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "[:cy]Mae\u2019r gwaith adnewyddu wedi amharu llawer ar gydweithwyr y Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth ac mae pob un ohonynt wedi bod mor gefnogol a chydweithredol wrth i\u2019r gwaith adnewyddu fynd rhagddo. Boed yn storio darnau o ddodrefn yn eu swyddfeydd, neu\u2019n cwtsio lan i wneud lle i gydweithwyr sydd wedi gorfod symud o Lawr D dros dro, neu golli ystafell baned y staff dros gyfnod y gwaith, maent wedi bod yn wych. Diolch i chi gyd.\nDyma rai ohonynt yn defnyddio ein hystafell baned dros dro."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "[:en]Recent feedback to the library from students and staff at AU:"}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "\u201cI strongly believe the Hugh Owen Library should be completely redone. Ideally from the inside and outside.\u201d\n\u201c[would like to see more] Group (non-silent) study areas, with computers. Definition between silent and non-silent study areas. More rooms like the joy welch room that can be booked. Also [more] bathrooms [...]\u201d\n\u201c[would like to see more] Improvement in creating a lighter and brighter library.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "As a result of feedback from library users and the obvious need to update an outdated building, Information Services (I.S.) proposed a \u00a32M refurbishment of the Hugh Owen Library over a 4 financial year period, 4 tranches of \u00a3500k. The first phase of the work being Level D over 2 financial years (2016-17 \u2013 2017-18), with Level E & F taking the remaining 2 years of the project."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "As a key service in the University throughout the year, it is paramount that the library remains operational throughout the refurbishments and it was agreed that we would start first with the main reception area of the Library on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "From regular student feedback, there is a clear requirement to maximise, update and improve appropriate student study spaces on Level D. The space currently feels significantly dated and is no longer meeting user and staff needs.\nThe space for staff working on Level D is cramped and the current layout means those not timetabled to work on the enquiry desk remain on view to users. This results in frequent interruptions to staff and a poor experience for users who may perceive they are being ignored by these staff.\nWhile I.S. scored very well in the \u2018We Are Aber\u2019 survey, our poorest score was the \u201cThe department has visually appealing facilities and/or materials\u201d question for which we scored a 56.7% satisfaction rate; all other I.S. scores were in the 70% \u2013 86% range.\nEvidence from the sector indicates the high importance of library and information resources to both student satisfaction and student recruitment. See and \nImproving the space and services on Level D, as the Library entrance area and location of the Library and IT Enquiry Desk, would have the greatest impact on current students and is additionally our shop window for prospective students."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "Our plans for Level D include:"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Reconfigure the layout to improve the flow through the building and user access to facilities and services. This will include moving the main library entrance to face onto the Piazza.\nOpen up and repurpose some of the existing \u2018back of house\u2019 areas to provide additional user space. This will include a vending area, additional bookable group study rooms, student toilet facilities and seating for computers and individual and group study.\nImprove the lighting, heating and ventilation to make a more comfortable environment for our users.\nUpdate the decoration and furnishing to provide a modern and well-designed space that meets our users\u2019 needs."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "While Level D will be closed during the refurbishment, the Library will remain operational throughout the building works with staff and services relocated to Level E of the Library and normal opening times unchanged. Please keep up with our plans on the Library refurbishment webpage and send us your feedback: adborth diweddar gan fyfyrwyr a staff PA i\u2019r llyfrgell, dywedwyd:"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "\u201cCredaf yn gryf y dylai Llyfrgell Hugh Owen gael ei adnewyddu\u2019n llwyr. Y tu mewn a\u2019r tu allan yn ddelfrydol.\u201d\n\u201c[hoffwn weld rhagor o] ardaloedd astudio i grwpiau (nad ydynt yn rhai tawel), gyda chyfrifiaduron. Mae angen diffiniad rhwng ardaloedd astudio tawel a\u2019r ardaloedd nad ydynt yn rhai tawel. Mwy o ystafelloedd fel Ystafell Joy Welch y gellir eu llogi. Hefyd [mwy] o doiledau [...]\n\u201c[hoffwn weld rhagor o] welliannau i greu llyfrgell oleuach a disgleiriach.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "O ganlyniad i adborth gan ddefnyddwyr y llyfrgell a\u2019r angen amlwg i ddiweddaru adeilad sydd wedi dyddio, cyflwynodd y Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth (GG) gynnig am adnewyddiad gwerth \u00a32M i Lyfrgell Hugh Owen dros gyfnod o 4 blwyddyn ariannol, 4 cyfran o \u00a3500k. Cam cyntaf y gwaith fydd adnewyddu Llawr D dros 2 flwyddyn ariannol (2016-17 \u2013 2017-18), gyda Llawr E ac F yn cael eu hadnewyddu yn ystod 2 flwyddyn olaf y prosiect."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "Fel gwasanaeth allweddol yn y Brifysgol drwy gydol y flwyddyn, mae\u2019n hanfodol bod y llyfrgell yn aros ar agor trwy gydol y gwaith adnewyddu a chytunwyd y byddem yn dechrau gyda phrif fynedfa\u2019r Llyfrgell ar Lawr D."}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "Yn o\u0302l adborth rheolaidd gan fyfyrwyr, mae\u2019n amlwg bod angen mwyhau, diweddaru a gwella\u2019r ardaloedd astudio i fyfyrwyr ar Lawr D. Mae\u2019r gofod sydd yno ar hyn o bryd wedi dyddio\u2019n sylweddol ac nid yw bellach yn bodloni anghenion y defnyddwyr a\u2019r staff.\nMae\u2019r gofod i staff sy\u2019n gweithio ar Lawr D yn gyfyng ac mae\u2019r cynllun presennol yn golygu bod y rhai hynny nad ydynt ar yr amserlen i weithio ar y ddesg ymholiadau yn dal i fod yng ngolwg y defnyddwyr. Golyga hyn fod defnyddwyr yn torri ar draws gwaith y staff yn aml ac mae\u2019n rhoi profiad gwael i ddefnyddwyr a allai feddwl bod y staff hyn yn eu hanwybyddu.\nEr bod y GG wedi sgorio\u2019n dda iawn yn yr arolwg \u2018Aber Ydym Ni\u2019, ein sgo\u0302r salaf oedd \u201cMae gan yr adran adnoddau a/neu ddeunyddiau sy\u2019n ddeniadol yr olwg\u201d cwestiwn y cawsom gyfradd bodlonrwydd o 56.7% ar ei gyfer; roedd pob sgo\u0302r arall i\u2019r GG rhwng 70% ac 86%.\nMae tystiolaeth o\u2019r sector yn dangos pwysigrwydd mawr y llyfrgell a\u2019r adnoddau gwybodaeth o ran bodlonrwydd y myfyrwyr a recriwtio myfyrwyr. Gweler a \nGwella\u2019r gofod a\u2019r gwasanaethau ar Lawr D, ble ceir mynedfa\u2019r Llyfrgell a lleoliad y Ddesg Ymholiadau Llyfrgell a TG, fyddai\u2019n cael y mwyaf o effaith ar fyfyrwyr presennol, a\u2019r llawr hwn hefyd yw ein ffenestr siop ar gyfer darpar fyfyrwyr."}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "Aildrefnu\u2019r cynllun i wella\u2019r llif drwy\u2019r adeilad a mynediad y defnyddwyr i\u2019r adnoddau a\u2019r gwasanaethau. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys symud prif fynedfa\u2019r llyfrgell i wynebu\u2019r Piazza.\nAgor a newid diben rhai o\u2019r ardaloedd yn y cefn i roi lle ychwanegol i ddefnyddwyr. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys ardal i beiriannau bwyd a diod, ystafelloedd astudio grw\u0302p ychwanegol y gellir eu llogi, toiledau i fyfyrwyr a lle i eistedd ar gyfer defnyddio cyfrifiaduron ac ar gyfer astudio\u2019n unigol ac mewn grwpiau.\nGwella\u2019r golau, y gwres a\u2019r awyriad i sicrhau amgylchedd mwy cyfforddus i\u2019n defnyddwyr.\nDiweddaru\u2019r addurniadau a\u2019r dodrefn i ddarparu lle modern, sy\u2019n bodloni anghenion ein defnyddwyr."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "Er y bydd Llawr D ar gau yn ystod y gwaith adnewyddu, bydd y Llyfrgell yn parhau i fod ar agor trwy gydol y gwaith. Bydd y staff a\u2019r gwasanaethau\u2019n cael eu symud i Lawr E y Llyfrgell a\u2019r oriau agor yn aros yr un fath. Gallwch weld ein cynlluniau ar weddalen adnewyddu\u2019r llyfrgell a chroeso i chi anfon eich adborth atom: "}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "We have been busy relocating some book collections and services in preparation for building work to start on Level D of the library. While we have signs up and around redirecting library users to the new entrance of the library and to relocated book and services inside, if you have any problems at all finding books or need any help, please do not hesitate to ask a member of our staff.\nRemember also that you are welcome to contact us via email, phone or online chat for any support or questions about use of library / IT services and resources: "}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Level D of the library has now been emptied of all furniture, ready for the building contractors to start work by the last week in June. This is what Level D looked like on the last day of term (last Saturday)"}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "and this is Level D today, ready for refurbishment to start"}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Rydym wedi bod yn brysur yn adleoli rhai casgliadau o lyfrau a gwasanaethau er mwyn paratoi ar gyfer dechrau\u2019r gwaith adeiladu ar Lawr D y llyfrgell. Er bod gennym arwyddion i fyny o amgylch y llyfrgell yn cyfeirio defnyddwyr y llyfrgell at y fynedfa newydd i\u2019r llyfrgell ac i\u2019r llyfrau a\u2019r gwasanaethau sydd wedi\u2019u symud, os ydych chi\u2019n cael unrhyw broblem dod o hyd i\u2019r llyfrau neu os oes arnoch angen cymorth, mae croeso i chi gysylltu ag aelod o\u2019n staff.\nCofiwch hefyd fod croeso i chi gysylltu a\u0302 ni drwy e-bost, ffo\u0302n neu sgwrs ar-lein i gael unrhyw gymorth neu i ofyn unrhyw gwestiwn am ddefnyddio gwasanaethau ac adnoddau\u2019r llyfrgell/TG: "}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "Mae Llawr D y llyfrgell bellach wedi cael ei wagio o\u2019r holl ddodrefn yn barod ar gyfer y contractwyr adeiladu, sy\u2019n dod i ddechrau gweithio yn ystod wythnos olaf mis Mehefin. Dyma sut olwg oedd ar Lawr D ar ddiwrnod ola\u2019r tymor (ddydd Sadwrn diwethaf)"}, {"text_idx": "#000047", "text": "A dyma Lawr D heddiw, yn barod ar gyfer y gwaith adnewyddu."}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Diolch i bawb a gymerodd ran yn y gwaith o adleoli\u2019r gwasanaeth hwn i Lawr E. Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at weld y gwaith adeiladu yn dechrau."}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "[:en]Relocation of Service[:cy]Ail-leoli Gwasanaethau [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000051", "text": "Work to move our Library and IT services to E floor began in earnest yesterday."}, {"text_idx": "#000054", "text": "From 8:30am on Tuesday the 6th of June our front line services will be delivered from Level E."}, {"text_idx": "#000055", "text": "Please enter and exit the library via the Accessibility entrance on E floor (the entrance faces the upper foyer at the south end of the Hugh Owen building \u2013 above entrance to the Welsh and Celtic Studies department)."}, {"text_idx": "#000056", "text": "A huge thank you to our Portering staff who have worked very hard moving furniture around the library. Thanks also to our Workshop colleagues who have been busy moving PC\u2019s around."}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "More moving and shaking next Monday and Tuesday and I\u2019ll aim to update you all again soon."}, {"text_idx": "#000058", "text": "Temporary desk layout on E floor."}, {"text_idx": "#000059", "text": "Relocated Self-Issue with Fine Payment machine."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "Nodyn i\u2019ch atgoffa y bydd Llawr D yn cau i bawb am 5:30yp ddydd Llun 5 Mehefin."}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "O 8:30yb ddydd Mawrth 6 Mehefin bydd ein gwasanaethau rheng flaen yn cael eu cyflwyno o Lawr E."}, {"text_idx": "#000064", "text": "Ewch i mewn ac allan o\u2019r llyfrgell drwy\u2019r fynedfa Hygyrchedd ar Lawr E (mae\u2019r fynedfa\u2019n wynebu\u2019r cyntedd uchaf ar ochr ddeheuol adeilad Hugh Owen \u2013 uwchlaw\u2019r fynedfa i Adran y Gymraeg ac Astudiaethau Celtaidd)."}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "Diolch yn fawr iawn i\u2019r Porthorion sydd wedi gweithio\u2019n galed iawn i symud dodrefn o amgylch y llyfrgell. Diolch hefyd i staff y Gweithdy sydd wedi bod yn brysur yn symud cyfrifiaduron o un lle i\u2019r llall."}, {"text_idx": "#000066", "text": "Bydd rhagor o symud ddydd Llun a dydd Mawrth nesaf ac fe geisiaf roi\u2019r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i chi gyd eto\u2019n fuan.\nCynllun dros dro y desgiau ar Lawr E."}]