Design and Multifunctionality of Modern Library Spaces

The mission and functions of libraries have changed over centuries. Currently, the offer of libraries is targeted to a wide audience. Modern facilities are the most creative places of development and learning that inspire and encourage visits. Their growing popularity is largely a result of interest...

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Main Author: Iwona Osłowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika 2017-02-01
Series:Toruńskie Studia Bibliologiczne
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/czasopisma/index.php/TSB/article/view/12196
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description The mission and functions of libraries have changed over centuries. Currently, the offer of libraries is targeted to a wide audience. Modern facilities are the most creative places of development and learning that inspire and encourage visits. Their growing popularity is largely a result of interesting design and versatility of their spaces. In recent years, these issues have become the subject of an interesting discussion of library portals, blogs and above all in research literature, both domestic and foreign. I picked up my theme to bring the reader to the new trends in interior space of the library. I try to answer the question where to get the knowledge about it; how libraries should adapt their services to the needs of readers; how to develop a multi-purpose space that becomes attractive; what is the role of the librarian in preparation and implementation of the investment? For example, I refer to a dozen of libraries with interesting equipment, as well as the architecture to illustrate it, which gained global recognition. My main intention is to draw attention to the role of design in creating a unique atmosphere and strengthening the bonds between librarians and readers as well as the change that has taken place in recent years in terms of perception of libraries that have become multifunctional centres, inspiring and inviting to frequent visits.
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spelling doaj.art-03d32eb4e69944028b41282052beafd82024-02-29T16:02:06ZengWydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja KopernikaToruńskie Studia Bibliologiczne2080-18072017-02-0192 (17)12715010.12775/TSB.2016.02310736Design and Multifunctionality of Modern Library SpacesIwona OsłowskaThe mission and functions of libraries have changed over centuries. Currently, the offer of libraries is targeted to a wide audience. Modern facilities are the most creative places of development and learning that inspire and encourage visits. Their growing popularity is largely a result of interesting design and versatility of their spaces. In recent years, these issues have become the subject of an interesting discussion of library portals, blogs and above all in research literature, both domestic and foreign. I picked up my theme to bring the reader to the new trends in interior space of the library. I try to answer the question where to get the knowledge about it; how libraries should adapt their services to the needs of readers; how to develop a multi-purpose space that becomes attractive; what is the role of the librarian in preparation and implementation of the investment? For example, I refer to a dozen of libraries with interesting equipment, as well as the architecture to illustrate it, which gained global recognition. My main intention is to draw attention to the role of design in creating a unique atmosphere and strengthening the bonds between librarians and readers as well as the change that has taken place in recent years in terms of perception of libraries that have become multifunctional centres, inspiring and inviting to frequent visits.https://apcz.umk.pl/czasopisma/index.php/TSB/article/view/12196budownictwo bibliotecznedesignprzestrzeń bibliotecznaużytkownicy
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title Design and Multifunctionality of Modern Library Spaces
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title_fullStr Design and Multifunctionality of Modern Library Spaces
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title_short Design and Multifunctionality of Modern Library Spaces
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design
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