21 July 2009

Renovations underway for PAU library

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Vagi Vele

Library renovations have begun at Pacific Adventist University's (PAU) Koiari Park campus near Port Moresby-renovations that have been two years in the planning. The renovations, which are expected to cost approximately K400,000, are anticipated to be complete early in Semester Two, 2009.

The library renovations will result in new study areas, additional shelving, an upgraded postgraduate and research facility, increased computer space and new staff offices.

The expansion will also include updated computer facilities, which will result in a significant increase in the number of computers provided, along with wireless access to internet and related services.

To increase the space available, a number of internal walls will be removed, as they are no longer needed to divide space previously used by the administration team. In 2008, the administration team moved into a building dedicated for their use.

Another key part of the renovations will be the removal of the large ramp that takes up most of the library's downstairs floor. In its place, a redesigned ramp will be installed to continue to provide access for those with physical impairments.

The K400,000 needed for the library renovations and repairs was made possible through genereous donations from members of the Adventist Church across Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand and other countries in the South Pacific.

Renovation work is being completed and managed by PAU's internal supportive services team during the semester break.

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