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Everywhere you turn today, you hear mumblings about the future of libraries. Most of these discussions revolve around our collections, the increasing availability of online information, and the rise of eBooks. What about our buildings? Is there still a need for a physical space for libraries? This session was a discussion about the future of the library as a public place, featuring ideas inspired by the Creative Spaces track of R-Squared. This session is part of our R-squared Conference Takeaways series. Not able to attend R-Squared? Great ideas in different experience areas are being shared by State Library staff through our CSL in Session program. For more information including a recording of the session, visit http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org
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The Library as Public PlaceInspired by the R-Squared Conference
Our facilitator:
Christine KregerDigital Services CoordinatorColorado State Library
The Library as Public Place
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“We can remain relevant if we continue to evolve and extend our mission beyond the storage of knowledge.”
--Project for Public Spaces
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“People have an inherent need for a sense of community.”
--Project for Public Spaces
It is difficult to create a space that will not attract people. What is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished.”
—William H Whyte
“When people enjoy a place for its special social and physical attributes, and when they are allowed to influence decision-making about that space, then you see genuine Placemaking in action.
—Project for Public Spaces
1. Share all ideas
2. Think outside the box
3. Don’t evaluate or judge
“The power of 10 gives you something tangible to strive for.”
--Project for Public Spaces
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“So by planning for 10 uses of each space you are investing time, energy and resources, that will ensure you make place fully activated.”
--Amy Long
Library as public place
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The library is a platform that helps the community do something new, innovative and helpful.”
--Dave Lankes
