Fact Sheet - Kate Edger IC
The Kate Edger Information Commons
About the Kate Edger Information Commons
Kate Edger|Ururangi
Building Layout
Facts & Figures
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About the Kate Edger Information Commons
The Kate Edger Information Commons|Ururangi building is situated at the heart of the University of Auckland City Campus and is available to all the University of Auckland students and staff. The Kate Edger Information Commons opened its doors at 7am on 28 April 2003.
The highly glazed five-storey building was designed by Architecture Warren and Mahoney (AWAM). Thom Craig, formerly of AWAM, was the design architect and Alec Couchman was the project architect. The building has been lauded as one of the most impressive pieces of architecture within the University of Auckland.
Awards
NZIA Resene Auckland Local Award for Architecture 2003
NZIA Resene Auckland New Zealand Award for Architecture 2005
The Property Council of New Zealand Telecom NZ Ltd Education and Arts Property Award 2004
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The Kate Edger Information Commons|Ururangi was officially opened on 28 August 2003 by Rt. Honourable Helen Clark, the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Building Layout
The building covers an area of 6,847 square meters (73,700 square feet) and is divided into five levels, each with a distinct layout and function. Each level can be closed off separately, providing a high level of flexibility.
Level 0 (Map)
- 98 multi-purpose computers
- 275 seats in the group study area
- 6 express computers
- 3 black and white printers
- 4 black and white photocopiers
- 3 scanners
Level 1 (Map)
Level 2 (Map)
- IC Helpdesk
- Information Skills' Computer training room (20 multipurpose computers)
- Disabilities Resource room
- 150 multipurpose computers
- 4 express computers
- 4 black and white printers/1 colour printer
- 2 black and white photocopiers/1 colour photocopier
- 2 scanners
Level 3 (Map)
- Student Learning Centre and training facilities
- 150 multipurpose computers
- 4 express computers
- 6 black and white printers
- 2 black and white photocopiers
- 2 scanners
Level 4 (Map)
- Library's Learning Services/Information Skills Team
- 2 computer training rooms (18 computers each)
- Seminar room (50 seats and moveable wall)
- Meeting rooms (10 seats)
- 159 individual study spaces
- 4 express computers
- 2 black and white photocopiers
- 2 scanners
Each level also includes casual seating areas.
Facts and Figures
Building
Infrastructure and equipment
- Network setup: conventional and wireless throughout
- 402 multi-purpose computers
- 18 express computers
- Software available: please see Software page
- 9 scanners
- 13 black and white printers
- 1 colour printer
- 2 self -checkout machines at the Short Loan
- 1 returns machine
- 18 black and white MFDs (Multi-function devices)
- 1 colour MFD
Services
The main focus is the development of information, IT, language and learning skills in an integrated learning environment.
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