The library space, collection and users. Modern library buildings 2700-P1AB-PSB
Historical review: library as a social space through the centuries. The most famous library buildings in Europe in the past and in our times.
The planning process – key features during extension, modernization or new design of library building. Cooperation between librarian and architect.
Warsaw University Library as a case study and others.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
- knowledge about main trends in library buildings during last 100 years
- skills to evaluate the priorities during planning and designing process for any size and type of library.
- basic skills for cooperation with architect and engineers.
- flexible attitude towards all challenges in the time of spacial, technical and organizational change (which is a standard situation during extension old library building or a new building).
Assessment criteria
CHECKING THE ATTENDANCE LIST
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
1. http://libereurope.eu/architecture-forum/
2. http://www.ifla.org/library-buildings-and-equipment
3. http://www.designboom.com/architecture/top-10-libraries
4. Helle Juul, The library - a catalyst for urban development. http://147.88.230.242/LIBER-LAG/PP_LAG_12/Wednesday/Juul_Liber_prag_2012_vorbereitet.pdf
5. Hapel, Rolf, The Library as a Place. Public Library Quarterly; Jan-Mar2012, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p48-55.
6. Branin, Joseph J., Shaping Our Space: Envisioning the New Research Library. Journal of Library Administration; 2007, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p27-53.
7. Sennyey, Pongracz, Ross, Lyman, Mills, Caroline, Exploring the future of academic libraries A definitional approach. Journal of Academic Librarianship. May2009, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p252-259.
8. Brown, William M. Future-Proof Design. Library Journal. Fall2008 Library By Design, p1-10.
9. Watson, Les, The Future of the Library As a Place of Learning: A Personal Perspective. New Review of Academic Librarianship. Apr2010, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p45-56.
10. Schwartz, Meredith, Building for the Future. Library Journal. 9/15/2012 Library By Design, p12-13.
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