The given map compare the plan for reconstruction of the second floor of Mason’s Building between 2001 to 2009
Overall it is clear that, the building area has undergone a radical transformation through the years. By contrast, it is interesting to note that, although the librarian’s remain constant, the whole building space has been reconstructed, redesigned.
It is clear that on the top of the layout, the Fiction book zone was replaced by the Children’s books which has more expanded to become the largest zone, adjacent to the new play zone for children. Besides, the history collection, which were divided into three new categories: Law, Economics and Kitchen, were reduced and removed to the bottom left corner of the room. In addition, the size of self-help books were also decreased and placed at the central of collections, where next to kitchen and fiction albums.
At the center of the floor, there were four long ones which were merged by eight separated and small ones, making more spaces for students to study in the library. On the right hand side, traditional newspaper and periodicals were turned into films and DVDs section, located right next to newly added computer facilities. Lastly, toward the bottom of the room where the desk of librarian, stairs and entrance gate remained unchanged in two years 2001 and 2009.