Libraries as places : buildings for the 21st century : proceedings of the thirteenth Seminar of IFLA's Library Buildings and Equipment Section together with IFLA's Public Libraries Section, Paris, France, 28 July-1 August, 2003 / edited by Marie-Françoise Bisbrouck ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section on Library Buildings and Equipment. Seminar (13th : 2003 : Paris, France)

Contributor:

Bisbrouck, Marie-Françoise.

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries.

Series:

IFLA Publications

IFLA publications, 0344-6891 ; 109

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library buildings--Congresses.

Library buildings.

Library architecture--Congresses.

Library architecture.

Sustainable buildings--Congresses.

Sustainable buildings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

Reprint 2011

Place of Publication:

München : K.G. Saur, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Dieser Sammelband ist eines der wichtigsten Werke, das die neue Rolle der Bibliotheken darstellt, und bildet daher die theoretische Basis für alle neuen Bibliotheksbauten. Es zeigt innovative Entwicklungen und Visionen auf, wie zukünftig Bibliotheksplanung und Bibliotheksbau im Dialog zwischen Architekten und Bibliothekaren aussehen kann."Prof. Dr. Claudia Lux, Generaldirektorin der Stiftung Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin

"This collective volume is one of the most important works presenting the new role of libraries and therefore provides the theoretical basis for all new library buildings. The book presents innovative developments and visions of how library planning and construction can be implemented in the future in a dialogue between architects and librarians."Prof. Dr. Claudia Lux, Director General of the Foundation Central and Regional Library Berlin

Contents:

Front matter

1. Table of contents

2. Introduction to the 13th seminar / Bisbrouck, Marie-Françoise

3. Program

4. The library as place: challenges in the Digital Age / Dowlin, Kenneth

5. The future is now - library re-engineering in the 21st century / Cranfield, Andrew / Bjarrum, Claus

6. Inspiring learning and teaching: the new integrated Learning Centre at Sheffield Hallam University / Bulpitt, Graham

7. Supporting independent learning: the pioneering new design at the University of Hertforshire / Martin, Di

8. Daring to be different: The Frederick Lanchester Building and the Lanchester Library at Coventry University / Noon, Patrick

9. An innovative approach to reaching the non-learning public: the new Idea Store in London / Wills, Heather

10. Les mesures de sécurité et leur impact sur la construction des bibliothèques: l'exemple de la bibliothèque de l'Université Denis Diderot-Paris VII dans le bâtiment des Grands Moulins de Paris / Thélot, Denis /

11. The public library in heritage building: types and examples / Bonet, Ignasi

12. Objectif : Haute Qualité Environnementale / Bornarel, Alain

13. La flexibilité du concept Architectural Bus dans le cadre de la Bibliothèque du Campus scientifique de l'Université de Caen / Baal, Jean-Louis

14. Designing the Sustainable Library : An Ethical Imperative / Scherer, Jeffrey A.

15. Libraries as Place : Buildings for the 21st Century/ Les bibliothèques : des bâtiments pour le 21ème siècle / Rouyer-Gayette, François

16. Attendance List

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9783110935622

3110935627

OCLC:

850188979