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Building Libraries for
tomorrow
Jakob Laerkes, Director,
Gladsaxe Libraries,
Denmark
Rendez-vous des bibliothèques
publiques du Québec 2019
Library space
and design
Change
management
Development
of public
libraries
Jakob Lærkes
Director, Gladsaxe Libraries
Public libraries
around the world
are undergoing
significant
transition…
Why do we
need to
rethink our
buildings?
Hjørring Bibliotek
Denmark
In urban planning the library
functions as icon, placemaker
and contributor to community
vitality
The role of public libraries in urban
development and culture led
regeneration (2010)
Libraries today are less
about where to put stuff A public library should
and more about providing encompass four spaces:
access to tools and The inspiration space
ressources people need. The learning space
The meeting space
DC Public Library Services and The performative space
Facilities: A Framework for
continuing success. DC Office of A new model for the public library in
Planning (2010) the knowledge and experience society
(2012)
Oodi Helsinki Central Library
Finland
Service and buildings need to
fit into the bigger picture, e.g.
different service delivery
models, community hubs, joint
use and partnership
opportunities.
People Places: a Guide for Public
Library Buildings in New South Wales
(2012)
A new library should have
‘oomph’ or ‘wow’ factor.
IFLA Library Building
Guidelines: Developments and
Reflections (2007)
Biblioteca Viva Biobio Stadtbibliotek Stuttgart
Chile Germany
Public libraries
come in all shapes
and sizes. There is
no “one size fits
all” template.
Biblioteca Viva Sur Library@Cinatown
Chile Singapore
Sustainability
Interaction
with the
surroundings
Digitisation
Learning
space Architectural
Flexibility Quality
Role models
Create oppotunities
to promote
libraries
Spreading
awareness of the
impact of great
libraries!
My Tree House
Singapore
Major cities are
Architectural increasingly
constructing new
quality and libraries to provide
town centre, iconic
WOW factor architecture,
placemaker function
and civic identity and
space.
“The public library is
a fundamental
building block in
modern democratic
societies.” Deichmanske
Bibliotek
Norway
(forthcoming)Winner 2016
DOKK1
Denmark
“Programming
that would earlier
attract 30-40
people sells out
100-200 tickets
easily in this
house – people
The award has want to be here!”
helped give the
library a strong
brand identity –
not least among
those who live in
our city.Shortlisted 2018
Tampines Regional
Library
Singapore
“this library has
become a centre
piece for the
citizens of
Singapore”Flexibility Spaces must be
flexible in order to be
used for a variety of
functions
Libraries must be
flexible in design,
responding to new
trends and needsShortlisted 2018
Villa Lobos
Park Library
Brazil
“You would be
able to plan any
type of activity
in this
architectural
The solution”
architectural
solutions makes
it possible to
participate and
feel part of the
roomShortlisted 2019
Bibliotheek
LocHal
Large tapestries
The Netherlands serve as flexible
walls inside the
building and tracs
are left in the floor
for giant community
tables made from
old pulleys
The adaptive
strategy applies to
both the
architecture,
structural systems,
climate control and
energy use.Interaction
Architectural design
is essential. But it with the
must be combined surroundings
with and never take
precedence over
community needs
and functionality.
“Offer a cultural public
space in high demand
areas such as shopping
centers. Provide meeting
place, encourage people
to read and participate in
all kinds of cultural
activities.”
Biblioteca Viva Biobio
ChileWe adjust and
customise our
services and
capabilities so
that we are the
world’s best
library for our
citizens every day.
Both staff and
managers have been
Winner 2015 invited to several
conferences to talk
about Kista Library,
and how to work
Kista Library with the community,
companies and the
Sweden library’s role in
today’s societyMore libraries are
Shortlisted 2018 targeted, specialised
and have a specific
Biblio Toyen community focus
Norway
This library acts as a
change agent for
vulnerable young
people, in cooperation
with local organisations
and professional
specialists.Stands out as a
physical and social
Shortlisted 2019 display of the
resilience of both
Tūranga – the people and civic
Christchurch life.
Central Library
Australia
After the great
earthquake shook
Christchurch in 2011 an
outstanding user
involvement process was
undertaken for the new
central library; and
resulted in a place to be
with people for the
people.Stadtbibliotek Stuttgart
Germany
Libraries must
incorporate space
for the multiplicity
of current and
future technologies
Must haves: “The library
as physical space; The
library as "expanded
library" and promoter of
Digitisation digital literacy; The
intercultural and all-age
library and center of
innovative learning.”Winner 2014
Craigieburn
Library
Australia
The use of modern
technologies can
make anything
possible, from
modern materials,
to neon colors, to
virtual reality.
The award put
us on the map
as a modern
library serviceTūranga – Christchurch Central Library Bibliotheek LocHal
New zeeland Netherlands
Technology
becomes a
tool rather
than a goal
Oodi Helsinki Central Library Green Square Library and Plaza
Finland AustraliaLearning space
.
More libraries provide
content creation
spaces such as maker
spaces, workshops and
other flexible
programming spaces
Anythink Wright Far
USADOKK1 Aarhus Central Library
Denmark
Winner 2016
DOKK1
Denmark
Dokk1 received
the award on
the basis of our
learning
They used the environments
award money to and IT
invest in more integration.
interactive
learning
environments in
the libraryWinner 2018
School7 Partners
Holland provide
learning
activities.
The facilities
makes it possible
to work with
learning for all
School7 Kopgroep Bibliotheken members of the
Netherlands
community.ChungNam Public Library
Korea
Sustainability
A rise in libraries
modelling
sustainability in
Buildings, services,
programming and
partnershipsShortlisted 2018
Austin Central
Library
Texas
Has its own
energy
production and
rainwater
systemsShortlisted 2019
The Green Square
Library and Plaza
Australia
Highly efficient air
conditioning systems
that employ CO2
sensors and
underfloor heating
allowing it to be
100% naturally
ventilated.Tūranga Green Square Library and Plaza
New zeeland Australia
Sustainable
Development
Goals
Bibliotheek LocHal Austin Central Library
Netherlands TexasAt Schiphol Airport, After the award we
colleagues, citizens, the received a lot of media
mayor and the coverage, and we feel
alderman were waiting that politicians are
with banners and music talking about us as a
for us at the arrivals good example of a
hall. library
School7 – The
Netherlands Kista Library - Sweden
It put us on the It became much
map as a modern easier for us to
library service establish new
contacts
Craigieburn
Library- Australia Dokk1 - DenmarkCan we all get
a flagship
library?
Upcykling
trend “Work with
what you
have”
Bibliotheek Vught
The NetherlandsBuild
Build outside of collaborations
the Library
Build Spaces
Integrate the
library into the
Build
city scape and
relations
into the
communityAlign your goals
strategically with
local plans
Build and evolve
with the citizens“Our
Playground”
People must be at
the center of
planning and
practiceDe Niuewe Bibliotheek Almere
The Netherlands
Library planning
should be in synch
with priorities of the
local area
Vision and
Strategic
IntentHjørring Bibliotek
Denmark
The challenge ahead
We must take
is to design flexible risks, welcome
buildings and spaces mistakes and
that can respond to
rapid changes and
make room for
enable repurposing innovation
The point of
departure must We need to create
always be the opportunities to
needs of the talk about the
local people and impact of libraries
communityThank you! Jakob Lærkes Jakobl@Gladsaxe.dk
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