[{"text_idx": "#000001", "text": "Following on from a successful launch we are delighted to see the newly refurbished Hugh Owen Library Level D in full use. Our Group Study Rooms are busy and the library floor is full of students revising hard for their exams."}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "We have an album of photos of the new space on Flickr."}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "Please continue to give us your feedback on your new space. Post on our feedback wall on Level D of the library or email tellusnow-is@aber.ac.uk."}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "Thank you to everyone who fed their ideas into the design of the new space. We believe you can see that your feedback and ideas impacted upon the refurbishment."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "On behalf of the staff in Information Services, we wish all our students who are sitting exams the very best of luck."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "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": "#000009", "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": "#000010", "text": "This is an 88% increase in study spaces for you on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "We have re-purposed back office spaces and stores to create:"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "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": "#000013", "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": "#000014", "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": "#000015", "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": "#000016", "text": "Dyma gynnydd o 88% mewn ardaloedd astudio i chi ar Lawr D."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Rydym wedi defnyddio ardal y staff i greu:"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "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": "#000019", "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": "#000021", "text": "We are currently in week 10 of building works."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "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": "#000024", "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": "#000025", "text": "View from old entrance \u2013 Before\nView from old entrance. Door on left of photo leads to stairs. Current view."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "Location of new entrance \u2013 before"}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "New entrance being build on left side of photo. Current view"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "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": "#000030", "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": "#000031", "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": "#000033", "text": "[:en]We are in week 6 of building works:"}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "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": "#000035", "text": "This week there will be work happening on the air handling unit and the plumbing system."}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "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": "#000037", "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": "#000038", "text": "Gwnaethom hefyd drafod pethau megis cloeon y drysau, teils i\u2019r nenfwd a theils carped."}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Yr wythnos hon byddant yn gweithio ar yr uned awyru a\u2019r system blymio."}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "Rydym yn gobeithio llwytho rhagor o luniau o\u2019r gwaith i fyny yn fuan."}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "[:en]Work Begins! [:cy]Dechrau ar y gwaith! [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "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": "#000043", "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": "#000044", "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": "#000045", "text": "Here are some images of the ongoing strip out."}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "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": "#000047", "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": "#000048", "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": "#000049", "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": "#000050", "text": "Dyma ambell lun o\u2019r gwaith sy\u2019n digwydd ar hyn o bryd."}, {"text_idx": "#000051", "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": "#000053", "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": "#000056", "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": "#000060", "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": "#000061", "text": "To continue our sustainable practice during service relocation and the emptying of Level D we have:"}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "Wherever possible we have endeavored to ensure all our actions have a minimal impact on the environment."}, {"text_idx": "#000064", "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": "#000065", "text": "I barhau a\u0302\u2019n harferion cynaliadwy yn ystod y broses o symud y gwasanaeth a gwagio Llawr D rydym wedi:"}, {"text_idx": "#000067", "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": "#000068", "text": "[:en]Relocation of Service[:cy]Ail-leoli Gwasanaethau [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000069", "text": "Work to move our Library and IT services to E floor began in earnest yesterday."}, {"text_idx": "#000071", "text": "A reminder that Level D will close to all at 5:30pm on Monday the 5th of June."}, {"text_idx": "#000072", "text": "From 8:30am on Tuesday the 6th of June our front line services will be delivered from Level E."}, {"text_idx": "#000073", "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": "#000074", "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": "#000075", "text": "More moving and shaking next Monday and Tuesday and I\u2019ll aim to update you all again soon."}, {"text_idx": "#000076", "text": "Temporary desk layout on E floor."}, {"text_idx": "#000077", "text": "Relocated Self-Issue with Fine Payment machine."}, {"text_idx": "#000080", "text": "Nodyn i\u2019ch atgoffa y bydd Llawr D yn cau i bawb am 5:30yp ddydd Llun 5 Mehefin."}, {"text_idx": "#000081", "text": "O 8:30yb ddydd Mawrth 6 Mehefin bydd ein gwasanaethau rheng flaen yn cael eu cyflwyno o Lawr E."}, {"text_idx": "#000082", "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": "#000083", "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": "#000084", "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."}, {"text_idx": "#000086", "text": "[:en]Final layout, colour and fabric choices[:cy]Cynllun terfynol, lliwiau a ffabrigau [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000087", "text": "I\u2019m delighted to share the (almost!) final version of the new Level D layout."}, {"text_idx": "#000089", "text": "We are still tweaking the floor guide a little more but this gives you a good idea of the changes that will take place."}, {"text_idx": "#000090", "text": "A reminder that the building work will"}, {"text_idx": "#000092", "text": "We have been busy selecting colours and fabrics for the furniture. The project team attended a really productive \u2018Colour Workshop\u2019 with BOF Furniture in Bridgend."}, {"text_idx": "#000093", "text": "Below you will find images of the finishes, colours and patterns that our beautiful new Level D will be furnished with."}, {"text_idx": "#000094", "text": "We are also excited to share some mock up images of what we imagine the space to look like. These images are courtesy of BOF Furniture \u2013 Bridgend Office."}, {"text_idx": "#000095", "text": "The contract for the building work will be awarded imminently and with less than three weeks to go before staff vacate Level D its getting very exciting."}, {"text_idx": "#000096", "text": "On behalf of the project team, we wish all our students who are sitting summer exams and submitting their assignments and dissertations the very best of luck! [:cy]Helo bawb,\nMae\u2019n bleser gennyf rannu\u2019r fersiwn terfynol (bron iawn) o gynllun newydd Llawr D."}, {"text_idx": "#000097", "text": "Rydym yn parhau i addasu fymryn ar y cynllun llawr ond mae hwn yn rhoi syniad da i chi o\u2019r newidiadau sydd ar droed.\nBydd y gwaith adeiladu yn:"}, {"text_idx": "#000099", "text": "Rydym wedi bod yn brysur yn dewis lliwiau a ffabrigau ar gyfer y dodrefn. Cafodd ti\u0302m y prosiect \u2018Weithdy Lliw\u2019 cynhyrchiol iawn gyda BOF Furniture ym Mhen-y-Bont ar Ogwr. Isod ceir lluniau o\u2019r gorffeniadau, y lliwiau a\u2019r patrymau y byddwn yn eu defnyddio i ddodrefnu\u2019r Llawr D newydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000100", "text": "Yr ydym hefyd yn falch iawn o allu rhannu delweddau sy\u2019n rhoi syniad o sut yr yr ydym yn dychmygu\u2019r gofod wedi\u2019r gwaith ailwampio. Mae\u2019r delweddau yma ar gael trwy garedigrwydd Dodrefn BOF \u2013 Swyddfa Penybont."}, {"text_idx": "#000101", "text": "Bydd y contract ar gyfer y gwaith adeiladu yn cael ei ddyfarnu\u2019n fuan, a gyda llai na thair wythnos cyn y bydd y staff yn gadael Llawr D, mae cyffro mawr yma."}, {"text_idx": "#000102", "text": "Ar ran ti\u0302m y prosiect, hoffwn ddymuno\u2019n dda iawn i\u2019r holl fyfyrwyr sy\u2019n sefyll arholiadau ac yn cyflwyno aseiniadau a thraethodau estynedig! [:]"}, {"text_idx": "#000104", "text": "To ensure that we complete this refurbishment project to a high standard, we need to allow a longer time for the works than originally anticipated. It is estimated that the works will take until December 2017. We are hopeful that work will begin as planned in June but until the contractors are appointed we will not be able to confirm exact timescales."}, {"text_idx": "#000105", "text": "We are working on plans to ensure the impact to our customers and staff is minimal during this period, including ensuring availability of all current services, study and computer spaces, but inevitably there will be some disruption, for which we apologise in advance. For the duration of the building works, Library and IT Enquiry Desks and services will be located on Level E of the Hugh Owen library."}, {"text_idx": "#000106", "text": "In the coming days I will be sharing the final architects drawing of the new layout and will also be giving you an idea of the kind of furniture we are hoping to put in on Level D."}, {"text_idx": "#000107", "text": "In the meantime I hope you all have an enjoyable vacation."}, {"text_idx": "#000108", "text": "I sicrhau ein bod yn cwblhau\u2019r prosiect ailwampio hwn i safon uchel, mae\u2019n rhaid i ni ganiata\u0301u rhagor o amser ar gyfer y gwaith nag y rhagwelwyd yn wreiddiol. Amcangyfrifir y bydd y gwaith yn cymryd tan fis Rhagfyr 2017. Rydym yn gobeithio y bydd y gwaith yn dechrau ym mis Mehefin, ond ni fydd modd i ni gadarnhau amserlen benodol nes ein bod wedi penodi contractwyr."}, {"text_idx": "#000109", "text": "Rydym yn gweithio ar gynlluniau i sicrhau nad ydym yn cael gormod o effaith ar ein cwsmeriaid a\u2019n staff yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, gan gynnwys sicrhau bod yr holl wasanaethau presennol, a\u2019r ardaloedd astudio a\u2019r ystafelloedd cyfrifiaduron ar gael, ond mae\u2019n anochel y bydd rhywfaint o aflonyddwch, ac ymddiheurwn am hyn o flaen llaw. Bydd y gwasanaethau a\u2019r Ddesg Ymholiadau Llyfrgell a TG ar Lawr E llyfrgell Hugh Owen trwy gydol cyfnod y gwaith ailwampio."}, {"text_idx": "#000110", "text": "Dros y diwrnodau nesaf byddaf yn rhannu dyluniadau terfynol y penseiri o\u2019r cynllun newydd a hefyd yn rhoi syniad i chi o\u2019r math o ddodrefn yr ydym yn gobeithio eu rhoi ar Lawr D.\nYn y cyfamser gobeithio eich bod wedi cael gwyliau braf."}]