Abstract
Objective. The article deals with the functional organisation and design of the Free University Library in Berlin, which has become not only an information centre, but also a centre for supporting research, supporting and providing education and training with a green space. Methods. The article is the result of the thorough study of the Internet resources about “green” libraries and the Philological Library of the Free University of Berlin. Conclusion.The library is an example of how to implement the philosophy of sustainability in all processes of the organisation's life, without detracting from the importance of scientific and information support for the teaching and research process. Results. The article was an attempt to describe the ways in which modern technologies go hand in hand with resource-saving policy, which could be implemented in the university libraries ofUkraine.
Highlights
The Free University of Berlin’s library refers to one of Germany's largest educational institutions
The library of the Free University of Berlin has its own solar energy supply, the main library's premises are oriented towards natural light with a system of mirrors for efficient distribution and a point lighting system for organising the visitor's private space in an energy-saving manner
The library is designed to be heated exclusively by sunlight, considering the winters in Germany, and air conditioning is achieved by a system of gates and ventilation hatches. (Hauke & Werner, 2012)
Summary
The article deals with the functional organisation and design of the Free University Library in Berlin, which has become an information centre, and a centre for supporting research, supporting and providing education and training with a green space. The article is the result of the thorough study of the Internet resources about “green” libraries and the Philological Library of the Free University of Berlin. Conclusion.The library is an example of how to implement the philosophy of sustainability in all processes of the organisation's life, without detracting from the importance of scientific and information support for the teaching and research process. The article was an attempt to describe the ways in which modern technologies go hand in hand with resource-saving policy, which could be implemented in the university libraries of Ukraine
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