New Aspects of Library Design

Tina Hohmann

doi:10.18352/lq.7841

Abstract

New planning principles are required to meet the changing needs of the users of the library of the future. The digital revolution has changed the appearance of today’s libraries entirely. The majority of today’s information resources are of a non-physical nature and accessing information is more varied and complex. The traditional role as asset keeper is one of many tasks today. The recently completed examples of Dresden and Göttingen State- and University Library, the Seattle Public Library and the Idea Stores in London, all of them highly popular and frequented, show current trends in library design. What do they offer their visitors? access to information guidance (information skills) possibility for communication working environment inspiring atmosphere Their design is based on the following main principles: Access to the library and its medias should be obvious and easy for everybody. There should be multifarious space for formal and informal communication between customers and staff. The interior should offer an attractive and comfortable environment for both customers and staff. The library building should adequately represent its institutional philosophy and aims. Its building design, structure and appliances should give consideration to sustainability.

Highlights

Access to information guidance possibility for communication working environment inspiring atmosphere Their design is based on the following main principles: Access to the library and its medias should be obvious and easy for everybody. There should be multifarious space for formal and informal communication between customers and staff. The interior should offer an attractive and comfortable environment for both customers and staff. The library building should adequately represent its institutional philosophy and aims. Its building design, structure and appliances should give consideration to sustainability
In the past books and mostly printed material made up the library, but today information is available in a variety of formats
Libraries have offered people a chance to explore other worlds through books. Today they don’t necessarily have to own the items, but act as a gateway to information resources that might be stored all over the world. ”Library leaders want the library of the future to be a hybrid institution that contains both digital and book collections

Summary

Introduction

The library provides an environment for working and learning, and one for people to meet and communicate. In the means of providing an environment for the different working and communication types zones based on the different levels of noise can be created. Inspiring atmosphere New planning principles are required to meet the changing needs of the users of the library of the future. Team working can take place in open areas or in study rooms of different sizes.

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