UCT did not respond to GroundUp’s questions on the current status of the Jagger Library. There are two main projects: rebuilding the library building and conserving the books and archives that survived the fire.
During the participation process, it emerged that some UCT staff wanted the buildings restored to their original state as quickly as possible. In contrast, others saw it as an opportunity to optimise how the space is used, particularly in the context of transformation at UCT and how libraries are modernising globally.
The researchers, who appeared to be sympathetic to the cause of transformation, were concerned that the functional role of the Jagger Library was being neglected.
I passed 2 days ago. It really looks great. Well done !
Hard work. Not nice.