Connect, Collaborate, Create
21st Century Libraries:
Spaces
- To connect, collaborate and create.
- Fit the need of the target audience.
Adaptable
- Various spaces
- Flexible layouts
- Allow for student choice and self guidance
Inviting
- Welcoming
- Soft seating
- Natural lighting
- Quiet areas
- Places to gather
Innovative
- Tech ready
- Maker spaces
- Offer today's resources for today's projects
Redesigned spaces include:
Flexible Spaces
Collaboration Spaces
Social learning spaces with soft seating
Quiet learning spaces
Spaces to market books not warehouse inventory
Strong infrastructure of electricity and network connectivity
Energetic and inviting spaces
Technology, multimedia and social networking access
Creation more than consumption spaces
Color
Natural light
- Access to the outdoors