[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "You may have noticed a flurry of activity out the back of the Hugh Owen building this week. We have taken delivery of the furniture and the newly refurbished space is really beginning to take shape."}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "As we come closer to our launch date (Wednesday the 3rd of January) a reminder of the benefits of the refurbishment:\nWe will be increasing user space from:"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "This is an 88% increase in study spaces for you on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "We have re-purposed back office spaces and stores to create:"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "We have improved ventilation, heating and lighting replacing dated systems with more energy-efficient modern systems, which saves both money and the environment as well as creating a more pleasant working environment for both students and the staff who work on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "A reminder that we re-open Level D again on Wednesday January 3rd at 8:30am.. We hope to see you then and look forward to hearing your feedback on this space."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Efallai eich bod wedi sylwi ar brysurdeb mawr y tu o\u0302l i adeilad Hugh Owen yr wythnos hon. Mae\u2019r dodrefn wedi cyrraedd ac mae\u2019r ardal newydd yn dechrau dod i drefn."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Wrth i ni nesa\u0301u at ein dyddiad lansio (dydd Mercher 3 Ionawr) dyma nodyn i\u2019ch atgoffa am fanteision y gwaith ailwampio:\nBydd yn cynyddu\u2019r lle i ddefnyddwyr o:"}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Dyma gynnydd o 88% mewn ardaloedd astudio i chi ar Lawr D."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Rydym wedi defnyddio ardal y staff i greu:"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Rydym wedi gwella\u2019r awyriad, y gwres a\u2019r golau i greu amgylchedd gwaith mwy pleserus i\u2019r myfyrwyr a\u2019r staff sy\u2019n gweithio ar Lawr D."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Dyma nodyn i\u2019ch atgoffa ein bod yn ailagor Llawr D eto ddydd Mercher 3 Ionawr am 8:30yb. Gobeithio y gwelwn ni chi bryd hynny."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Great news \u2013 the lighting and air conditioning is now installed and our crew is putting ceiling tiles in the ceiling frame."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "On a different note, we would like to encourage all students and staff to feedback to us all your suggestions, likes and dislikes in this year\u2019s Information Services User Survey: "}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "We want to know what you think about your library, the Level D refurbishment and also the services we provide."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "We wish you a good week,"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Newyddion da \u2013 mae\u2019r golau a\u2019r system dymheru nawr wedi\u2019u gosod ac mae\u2019r criw wrthi\u2019n rhoi teils yn ffra\u0302m y nenfwd."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Ar nodyn gwahanol, hoffem annog yr holl fyfyrwyr a staff i roi adborth i ni am eich awgrymiadau, eich hoff bethau a\u2019ch cas bethau, yn yr Arolwg i Ddefnyddwyr y Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth eleni: "}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Rydym eisiau gwybod beth yr ydych yn ei hoffi am eich llyfrgell, y gwaith ailwampio ar Lawr D a\u2019r gwasanaethau a ddarparwn."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "[:en]Updates! Group study room and gender neutral toilets.[:cy]Newyddion diweddaraf! Ystafell astudio i grwpiau a thoiledau niwtral o ran y rhywiau.[:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Level D refurbishment progress is stepping up fast. Every week we see things changing and beginning to take shape. Most recently our crew started working on:"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "\u2022 Your new group study room..."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "\u2022 and the gender neutral toilets at the bottom of the stairs."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "We would like to apologise once again for any noise disruption. As we mentioned in our previous blog posts, this will soon become less of an issue."}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Please check our previous posts:\n\u2022 We are now undertaking work on the ceiling\n\u2022 Come to celebrate Level D reopening on 3 January 2018!"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Mae\u2019r gwaith o ailwampio Llawr D yn symud ymlaen yn gyflym. Bob wythnos rydym yn gweld pethau\u2019n newid a dechrau cymryd sia\u0302p. Y gwaith diweddaraf oedd dechrau gweithio ar:"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "\u2022 Eich ystafell astudio newydd i grwpiau..."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "\u2022 ... a\u2019r toiledau niwtral o ran y rhywiau ar waelod y grisiau."}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "Edrychwch ar ein negeseuon blaenorol:\n\u2022 Rydym nawr yn gweithio ar y nenfwd\n\u2022 Dewch i ddathlu ail-agor Llawr D ar 3 Ionawr 2018"}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "[:en]Come to celebrate Level D reopening on 3 January 2018![:cy]Dewch i ddathlu ail-agor Llawr D ar 3 Ionawr 2018! [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "Just two weeks ago we updated you on the ceiling work undertaken on Level D (see our last post here). We are pleased to say that the noisiest work is nearly over. Spaces are really starting to take shape with fixtures and fittings now being added \u2013 take a look at some new photos below:\n\u2022 The first lamps are being installed here.\n\u2022 The refreshment area is looking good!\nWe know that during the past few weeks the library was not as quiet as it usually is. Your patience and understanding will be rewarded with cake for all who come to celebrate Level D reopening on Wednesday 3 January 2018. A small formal opening by the Vice-Chancellor will take place around a week later."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "We will come back soon with new updates and photos."}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Bythefnos yn o\u0302l gwnaethom roi\u2019r newyddion diweddaraf i chi am y gwaith i\u2019r nenfwd ar Lawr D (gweler ein neges ddiwethaf). Mae\u2019n bleser gennym ddweud bod y gwaith mwyaf swnllyd bron drosodd. Mae\u2019r ardaloedd yn dechrau cymryd sia\u0302p gyda\u2019r darnau gosod a\u2019r gosodiadau nawr yn cael eu hychwanegu \u2013 edrychwch ar rai o\u2019r ffotograffau newydd isod:"}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "\u2022 Mae\u2019r lampau cyntaf yn cael eu gosod yma.\n\u2022 Mae\u2019r ardal luniaeth yn edrych yn dda!\nRydym yn gwybod nad oedd y llyfrgell mor dawel ag arfer dros yr wythnosau diwethaf. Byddwn yn gwobrwyo eich amynedd a\u2019ch dealltwriaeth gyda chacen i bawb sy\u2019n dod i ddathlu ail-agoriad Llawr D ddydd Mercher 3 Ionawr 2018. Bydd agoriad ffurfiol bach gan yr Is-Ganghellor yn digwydd tua wythnos wedyn."}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Byddwn yn o\u0302l yn fuan gyda rhagor o newyddion a ffotograffau."}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "[:en]We are now undertaking work on the ceiling[:cy]Rydym nawr yn gweithio ar y nenfwd[:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000043", "text": "We hope that you all settled well in the new academic year. You might have wondered why recently the library was noisier than usual. The reason for all the disruptive drilling noise in the library is that our crew has now started working on the ceiling. They will be carrying these works over the coming two weeks. We apologise for the disruption, the noise will lessen as soon as work moves to more decorative finishing touches."}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "We are working towards making our Library a modern and comfortable place to study, with the very best facilities and learning resources. Let\u2019s now take a look at what is currently happening on Level D:"}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "This will be your refreshment area, where you can socialize and have a cup of tea!\nCurrently, we are installing the drop ceiling in there.\nLooking from the refreshment area we can see the cleaning up ready for ceiling grid and the new doorway on the left.\nApart from the ceiling we are also working on preparing the floor for our new carpets.\nCompleting interior walls for staffing area.\nAnd font door new lobby frame."}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "We are grateful for your patience and hope you look forward Level D to be re-open in January 2018."}, {"text_idx": "#000047", "text": "We will update you soon, keep checking our blog for the latest refurbishment news!"}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "Anna and Arfon[:cy]Annwyl fyfyrwyr a staff,"}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Gobeithio eich bod wedi setlo\u2019n dda i\u2019r flwyddyn academaidd newydd. Efallai eich bod wedi bod yn pendroni pam mae\u2019r llyfrgell wedi bod yn fwy swnllyd nag arfer yn ddiweddar. Y rheswm dros yr holl sw\u0302n drilio aflonyddgar yn y llyfrgell yw bod y criw bellach wedi dechrau gweithio ar y nenfwd. Byddant yn parhau a\u0302\u2019r gwaith hwn dros y pythefnos nesaf. Rydym yn ymddiheuro am yr aflonyddu, bydd y sw\u0302n yn lleihau wrth i\u2019r gwaith symud ymlaen i bethau mwy addurnol."}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "Rydym yn gweithio i wneud ein Llyfrgell yn lle mwy modern a chyfforddus i astudio ynddi, gyda\u2019r cyfleusterau a\u2019r adnoddau dysgu gorau posibl. Beth am gael cipolwg ar yr hyn sy\u2019n digwydd ar Lawr D ar hyn o bryd:"}, {"text_idx": "#000051", "text": "Hon fydd yr ardal luniaeth, lle gallwch gymdeithasu a chael paned o de!\nAr hyn o bryd, rydym yn gosod y nenfwd cwymp yno.\nGan edrych o\u2019r ardal luniaeth gallwn weld y gwaith glanhau er mwyn paratoi ar gyfer y grid nenfwd a\u2019r drysau newydd ar y chwith.\nYn ogystal a\u0302\u2019r nenfwd rydym hefyd yn gweithio ar baratoi\u2019r llawr ar gyfer ein carpedi newydd, lliwgar.\nCwblhau\u2019r waliau mewnol ar gyfer yr ardal staff.\nA ffra\u0302m drws ffrynt y cyntedd newydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000052", "text": "Rydym yn ddiolchgar am eich amynedd ac yn gobeithio eich bod yn edrych ymlaen at weld Llawr D yn cael ei ail-agor ym mis Ionawr 2018."}, {"text_idx": "#000053", "text": "Byddwn yn rhoi\u2019r manylion diweddaraf i chi\u2019n fuan, cofiwch edrych ar ein blog i gael y newyddion diweddaraf am y gwaith ailwampio!"}, {"text_idx": "#000055", "text": "[:en]Welcome to new students and welcome back to returning students who may be suprised to find that the original library entrance on Level D is not open and that there is a temporary entrance to the Hugh Owen Library via Level E. This is due to building work taking place over summer and continuing through this first term to refurbish Level D. A reminder of why the Hugh Owen Library Level D is being refurbished."}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "Refurbished Level D is really starting to take shape with old office walls having been removed and new walls up and plastered, making new areas. The photos below have been taken just before the start of term, and show the new group study spaces, new Enquiry Desk area and the space leading down towards the stairs up to Level E of the library. We are very excited to see so much progress and look forward to new furniture arriving in November and seeing the space in full use in January 2018."}, {"text_idx": "#000059", "text": "We are currently in week 10 of building works."}, {"text_idx": "#000060", "text": "In our meeting last week with the contractors, RL Davies it was confirmed that:\n\u2022 Mechanical and Electrical isolation/strip out is 100% complete.\n\u2022 Plumbing and Mechanical 1st fix is in progress.\n\u2022 Internal partitions are all boarded on one side.\n\u2022 Entrance lobby substructure has been completed. Components have been removed to create space for our new entrance. (A reminder that the entrance will be relocated to face onto the concourse)\n\u2022 Our suspended ceiling grid is due to be installed next week.\n\u2022 Work continues on the ventilation system. This new ventilation system will result in a more pleasant working environment for staff and students on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "The main thing we are working on this week with our electricians and mechanical engineers, is the position of our new furniture. Following on from regular student feedback, we are endeavoring to ensure we have as many plug and USB points as is reasonable in our new space to enable you to charge your devices."}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "View from old entrance \u2013 Before\nView from old entrance. Door on left of photo leads to stairs. Current view."}, {"text_idx": "#000064", "text": "Location of new entrance \u2013 before"}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "New entrance being build on left side of photo. Current view"}, {"text_idx": "#000066", "text": "We have also had very successful meetings with our colleagues in the Design Studio. Again, following on from student feedback, we are hoping to have some very beautiful murals and wallpaper in our new look Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000068", "text": "Y prif beth rydym yn gweithio arno\u2019r wythnos hon gyda\u2019n trydanwyr a\u2019n peirianwyr mecanyddol yw safle ein dodrefn newydd. Yn dilyn adborth cyson gan y myfyrwyr, rydym yn ceisio sicrhau bod gennym gymaint o socedi trydan ac USB ag sy\u2019n rhesymol bosibl yn ein gofod newydd fel bod modd i chi wefrio eich gliniaduron a\u2019ch cyfarpar symudol."}, {"text_idx": "#000069", "text": "Rydym hefyd wedi cael cyfarfodydd hynod lwyddiannus gyda\u2019n cydweithwyr yn y Stiwdio Ddylunio. . Eto, yn sgil adborth oddi wrth y myfyrwyr, rydym yn gobeithio y bydd gennym furluniau a phapur wal prydferth iawn ar Lawr D ar ei newydd wedd."}, {"text_idx": "#000071", "text": "[:en]We are in week 6 of building works:"}, {"text_idx": "#000072", "text": "Last week, at our regular catch up with our contractors RL Davies the following progress was reported:\n\u2022 Set up and enabling works are completed.\n\u2022 The contractors are at the end of the soft strip out and demolition phase.\n\u2022 The electrical strip out has begun and the first fix is underway.\n\u2022 The mechanical strip out is due to begin imminently.\n\u2022 A new mains board has been installed.\nWe also discussed things like door locks, ceiling tiles and carpet tiles."}, {"text_idx": "#000073", "text": "This week there will be work happening on the air handling unit and the plumbing system."}, {"text_idx": "#000074", "text": "We are hoping to have more photos of the progress up soon.\n[:cy]Rydym wedi cyrraedd wythnos 6 o\u2019r gwaith adeiladu:"}, {"text_idx": "#000075", "text": "Yr wythnos ddiwethaf, ar o\u0302l siarad a\u0302\u2019r contractwyr, RL Davies, rhoddwyd gwybod am y cynnydd canlynol:\n\u2022 Mae\u2019r gwaith gosod a galluogi wedi\u2019i gwblhau.\n\u2022 Mae\u2019r contractwyr bron a\u0302 gorffen y gwaith o dynnu deunyddiau meddal allan a dymchwel.\n\u2022 Maent wedi dechrau ar y gwaith o dynnu\u2019r deunydd trydanol ac mae\u2019r gwaith gosod cychwynnol wedi dechrau.\n\u2022 Bydd y gwaith o dynnu\u2019r deunyddiau mecanyddol yn dechrau\u2019n fuan iawn.\n\u2022 Maent wedi gosod bwrdd cyflenwad newydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000076", "text": "Gwnaethom hefyd drafod pethau megis cloeon y drysau, teils i\u2019r nenfwd a theils carped."}, {"text_idx": "#000077", "text": "Yr wythnos hon byddant yn gweithio ar yr uned awyru a\u2019r system blymio."}, {"text_idx": "#000078", "text": "Rydym yn gobeithio llwytho rhagor o luniau o\u2019r gwaith i fyny yn fuan."}, {"text_idx": "#000079", "text": "[:en]Work Begins! [:cy]Dechrau ar y gwaith! [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000080", "text": "[:en]Work on the project has begun and our contractors RL Davies are in the middle of the demolition phase of the building work. It\u2019s really exciting to see progress being made. Hoarding has gone up around the site and we have got some information posters up to ensure everyone knows what\u2019s going on behind the barrier."}, {"text_idx": "#000081", "text": "We have also set up a display outside the temporary entrance to the library. This details the full layout of the refurbished space and also illustrates some of the furniture, colours and patterns that we will see when the work is complete."}, {"text_idx": "#000082", "text": "The demolition is the noisiest stage of the project and our contractors expect it to only last another three days or so; they are also working into the evenings to minimize noise during office hours.\nWe appreciate that there has been noise disturbance during this phase and we thank everyone for their understanding and patience while we carry out these essential works."}, {"text_idx": "#000083", "text": "Here are some images of the ongoing strip out."}, {"text_idx": "#000084", "text": "Myself and Julie Hart, our Head Librarian and Project Executive, sporting very fashionable safety gear, on our way down to visit our contractors."}, {"text_idx": "#000085", "text": "Mae gwaith ar y prosiect wedi dechrau ac mae ein contractwyr RL Davies yng nghanol y gwaith dymchwel. Mae\u2019n hynod gyffrous gweld y cynnydd sy\u2019n cael ei wneud. Mae\u2019r palisiau wedi\u2019u codi o amgylch y safle ac rydym wedi rhoi posteri gwybodaeth i fyny i sicrhau bod pawb yn gwybod beth sy\u2019n digwydd y tu o\u0302l i\u2019r rhwystr."}, {"text_idx": "#000086", "text": "Rydym hefyd wedi gosod arddangosfa fach y tu allan i\u2019r fynedfa dros dro i\u2019r Llyfrgell. Mae hwn yn dangos union gynllun y gofod sy\u2019n cael ei ailwampio, yn ogystal a\u0302 rhai o\u2019r dodrefn, lliwiau a phatrymau y byddwn yn eu gweld pan fydd y gwaith wedi\u2019i gwblhau."}, {"text_idx": "#000087", "text": "Y gwaith dymchwel yw cam mwyaf swnllyd y prosiect ac mae ein contractwyr yn disgwyl i\u2019r gwaith bara am tua tri diwrnod arall yn unig; maent hefyd yn gweithio gyda\u2019r hwyr i leihau\u2019r sw\u0302n yn ystod oriau swyddfa. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi bod y cam hwn o\u2019r gwaith wedi bod yn swnllyd ac fe hoffem ddiolch i bawb am eu dealltwriaeth a\u2019u hamynedd wrth i ni gyflawni\u2019r gwaith hanfodol hwn."}, {"text_idx": "#000088", "text": "Dyma ambell lun o\u2019r gwaith sy\u2019n digwydd ar hyn o bryd."}, {"text_idx": "#000089", "text": "Julie Hart, ein Prif Lyfrgellydd a Swyddog Gweithredol y Prosiect, a minnau yn gwisgo offer diogelwch hynod ffasiynol, ar ein ffordd i ymweld a\u0302\u2019r contractwyr."}, {"text_idx": "#000091", "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": "#000094", "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."}]