MODERN LIBRARY DESIGNS

Articles: Innovations in library space planning

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Innovative Library Services through Aesthetic Library Design and Space Planning

The present paper describes in brief the different aspects of planning a new library building plan and design. Effort has been made to provide a small blueprint to the library managers embarking on planning a new library-building project. Over the period and amidst the growing economic crunch in library budgets, changes have emerges in the nature of library service and users' needs. The paper describes various key principles in the process of designing a 21 st century library building keeping on board the changing nature of library sources and resources and providing innovative library services in the near-future as well as on long-term plans.

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Innovative use of library spaces as a tool for effective reading and learning in academic libraries

Innovation is bringing new ideas, something new or different introduced. It is the process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay. Moreso, it is a new idea, creative thoughts, new imaginations in form of device or method in local and global demographics, in human perception, mood and meaning, in the amount of already available scientific knowledge. Meanwhile, library's mission is to connect people, inspire ideas, and transform lives in part by the willingness of its customers to respect one another and co-exist in library spaces.

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12 Major trends in library design

Many academic planners assumed that the coming of the Internet would lead to the decline of the library as we know it. To the contrary, many academic libraries have experienced significantly increased patron use in recent years.

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Academic Library Building Design: Resources for Planning: Space Planning

ACRL and Core have joined forces to provide a basic framework for architects, planners, and librarians embarking on the planning and design of libraries for higher education.

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Reimagining the library

Original articles and features on library innovation, library design trends and library service design, written or commissioned by Designing Libraries.

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The year's most impressive new and renovated libraries

Explore the most impressive new and renovated library spaces recognized for their outstanding architecture and user-centric design.

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Designing for Community: 10 Essential Library Spaces

Insights on how to design essential library spaces that effectively serve and engage the community.

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Library Space Assessment Methods: Perspectives of New Information Professionals

Exploring various space assessment methods from the perspectives of emerging information professionals.

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Innovation Management in the Library: A Bibliometric Analysis

A detailed bibliometric analysis focusing on innovation management within library environments.

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Librarians around the world

Perspectives and practices of librarians across the globe dealing with modern library challenges.

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Trends in Academic Library Space: From book boxes to learning commons

An examination of the evolution of academic library spaces from traditional book storage to dynamic learning commons.

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Creating Collaborative Learning Spaces in the College Library

Strategies and ideas for developing effective collaborative learning environments in college libraries.

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Enhancing research visibility of academics: the role of academic libraries

Discusses how academic libraries play a crucial role in improving the research visibility and impact of academic faculty.

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The value of libraries for research and researchers

A comprehensive report detailing the intrinsic value and support libraries provide for research activities.

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Key principles of library space planning

Work with your building not against it. Maximise natural light. Create a sense of arrival. Mix intimate spaces with longer views through. Showcase resources – everyone is used to retail presentation where products come out to meet the customer. Offer a choice of where and how to sit or study. Minimise barriers and control signs. Use colour and imagery to create ambience and stimulus. Use curves to open up spaces. Avoid traditional straight rows of desks and shelves which create a factory/warehouse feel.

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University library research results: What you don’t know might hurt you

A nationwide survey of students reveals what they want in library design and what they use it for most. By: Tom Sens and Kyle Moll | July 15, 2021.

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Library by the National Institute of Building Sciences: SPACE ATTRIBUTES

Internet access, electronic media, computer technology, and other advancements have had a profound effect on the function and design of libraries. As a result, Library space type design must be flexible enough to take into account these types of integrated technologies as well as to properly store, handle, and circulate printed and other media types.

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Library Space: A Planning Resource for Librarians

In fall 2020, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) released Library Space: A Planning Resource for Librarians, a guide to planning new or reconfigured public library spaces developed in partnership with Sasaki. The guide aims to empower librarians, administrators, space planners, and architects with a collection of best practices for the planning and design of public library buildings.

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Library Space Design Framework: A Conceptual Analysis

Roana Marie Flores, Simon V. De Leon, and Marita G. Valerio. De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.

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Planning the library space

By Margaret Adolphus. It was recently reported that the University of Strathclyde was not going to follow its competitors and build a new, flagship library building, but would invest in electronic infrastructure and reduce its physical space. Its slogan would be: "Don't just go to the library, take it with you".

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Library Space Planning Guide

Revised for 2021 – for use with the companion worksheet. This guide is intended to initiate a library facility planning process. By using this guide, librarians and trustees can obtain a general estimate of their library's space needs. With that estimate, planners can assess the adequacy of the existing overall square feet, and they can determine whether a more detailed study would be appropriate.