MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT E.O.I.

Public Library

Research Question

In what way can the library become a social setting where people can continue to learn and also find the library to be modern and youth catering?

In what way can the library attract more users while maintaining its old users?

In what way can we transform the infrastructure of the library so that it appears more lively?

What Is the Job Of A Library?

To provide a modern and educational environment for the public such as students to research, learn and read as well as a place to socialize and be entertained

What If A Library Was More Like?

Arcade

Brothel

Circus

Parade

Concert

Casino

Aquarium

Amusement Park

Church

Shopping Mall

Sporting Event

Airplane

Spa

Gym

Dance Hall

Coffee Shop

Lounge

Sporting Event

Forest

Airplane

Hot Air Balloon

Spa

Massage Parlor

Sporting Event

Airplane

Spa

Stakeholder/Public

public: seniors, students, children, teachers, citizens (public tax payers)

municipal government, librarians, authors, publishers, editors, illustrators, scholars, youth groups, volunteers, computer and internet providers/technicians

AEOUT

Barrier List

keeping facilities separate to not create disturbances

limited hours of operation

theft

diversity of resources

language barrier

library cards

staff

inventory systemfundingergonomic furnituredull environmentoutdated infrastructurenot enough natureoutdated technology

Issues

lack of customer service

lack of distributors

funding and support

print vs electronic

lack of updated resources

updating Appearance

dull environmentusers looking for more interactivity

comfort

adapting to new trends

trying to get a younger demographic

What Are We Hiring It To Do?

We still want it to be a quiet refuge for people to read and study but we want to also enhance the libraries space and user experience.

Goals

to make libraries more accessible

to attract a wider demographic

to add element of play

to be more adaptive

to change the infrastructure

to add more technologyto enhance the users experience through technology

to update the library culture

Inspiration

DOK (Delft Public Library)

bright colors and sleek modern design, makes use of professionally designed graphics

comfy furniture and shelving made from recyclable materials

Bow Idea Store

Traditional service provided by libraries with access to technology and lifelong learning opportunities

Not only provide resources, but to educate and improve the lives of those in the community.

Patrons are encouraged to hang out in the library, meet friends, have coffee at the cafe and pursue hobbies using the library’s resources

Cerritos Library

Includes a saltwater aquarium, sculptures and a replica of a T-Rex fossil encouraging exploration and the pursuit of knowledge

Rooms in the library are designed by themes ranging from Old World reading to World traditions.

Additional technology in the library is found in the huge multimedia lab, thousands of laptop stations, wireless headsets and computers for librarians and an RFID tracking system for books.

Inspiration

Library of Picture Books in Iwaki City of Fukushima Bibliotheque Nationale de FranceSeattle Public Library

Sources

http://www.east-asia-architecture.org/aotm/index.html

http://www.spl.lib.wa.us/

http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2008/07/02/the-25-most-modern-libraries-in-the-world/