Well my university does most things digitally such as: scanning I.D. cards for attendance, using TurnItIn for assignments, virtual online area for handouts, announcements and module infomration, e-resources (journals, newspapers, books, study skills - lecturers insist on using them), renewing library books online and using the library catalogue digitally. If you are at uni, you should have the knowledge to use IT but there are staff to help you if need be.
In terms of the buildings changing; it is currently being renovated to look modern so the exterior, interior and outside are being done up ready for the new academic year!