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current and emerging trends and
innovations in public library service




                                 October 13th, 2012
building & design trends




Seattle, Washington
Idea Store Whitechapel, London, UK


                                     A traditional library is combined
                                     with space for classes.

                                     The flagship building of a
                                     program that aimed to push
                                     libraries into the 21st
                                     century, including the latest
                                     digital technology.
Black Diamond Library, Denmark

                                 This monolithic design is surprisingly
                                 airy and open on the inside,
                                 encouraging not just the study of
                                 books but also the exploration of
                                 new types of media.

                                 “We are drawn to these projects for
                                 their potential to engage the public
                                 and not only to give cultural and
                                 social life to their cities and towns
                                 but also for their ability to work as
                                 a accelerator for learning and
                                 knowledge,” says Bjarne Hammer,
                                 an SHL founding partner.
Villanueva Public Library, Colombia


                                      Local materials and a local
                                      workforce help make the
                                      Villanueva Public Library in
                                      Colombia a sustainable
                                      structure.

                                      The collaboration between four
                                      young architects places two
                                      volumes, one made of solid
                                      stone and the other an airy
                                      latticed pine structure, right
                                      beside each other in a visually
                                      engaging contrast.
Parque Biblioteca Espana, Colombia


                                     Looking down on what was
                                     once among the most
                                     dangerous neighborhoods
                                     in Latin America.

                                     Designed by Giancarlo
                                     Mazzanti as a symbol of
                                     hope, the library, auditorium
                                     and community center
                                     buildings were inspired by the
                                     shape of boulders.
TU Delft Library, The Netherlands

                                    A striking conical volume emerges
                                    from what appears to be a green
                                    hill, but is actually a subterranean
                                    library with a living roof.

                                    The library at Delft‟s University of
                                    Technology was designed by
                                    Mecanoo. The cone shape
                                    descends into the main room of the
                                    library and contains spiral
                                    staircases leading to reading
                                    rooms.
Ann Arbor District Library, Michigan

                                       Ann Arbor, Michigan boasts a
                                       beautiful modern library designed
                                       by InFORM Studio. Replacing a
                                       4,000-square-foot library located in
                                       a strip mall, the new
                                       structure, completed in 2008, is
                                       long, low and geometric. Rustic
                                       natural tree trunk columns echo
                                       the woods outside while high
                                       ceilings, pale ash and white paint
                                       make it feel even more spacious.
Cerritos Millennium Library, California

                                          The library includes the saltwater
                                          aquarium, which was expanded to
                                          a 15,000 gallon tank complete
                                          with coral and sharks, a
                                          lighthouse, a model space shuttle
                                          ("The Spirit of Cerritos"), a
                                          Tyrannosaurus rex fossil replica
                                          (named Stan), a little theater, an
                                          arts and crafts room, simulated
                                          atmospheric changes in a
                                          rainforest theme, a night sky
                                          theme, a lighthouse in which
                                          children can read, and a green
                                          screen.
DOK Library Concept Centre, Netherlands

                                    The Library as a Story Publisher
                                    One of the biggest projects we‟re
                                    working on is DOK Agora, “the
                                    storyboard of your life.” On huge
                                    screens in the library, it is possible to
                                    present an exhibition of whatever you,
                                    as a patron, think is important and
                                    of value to the community.
Technology meets Community Interaction
Technology that matches customer interests

   Patrons can use these Tank U
   stations to download digital
   content to their phones so they
   can enjoy it whenever they like.
Markham Village Branch, Markham




  Service desks and shelving & lighting solutions that are mobile
  allow for multiple uses and future flexibility.
Third Place & Community Space




Scugog Memorial Public Library   Angus Glen Branch, Markham
building & design trends roundup

 Sustainable
   • LEED design, green/white roof, rainwater harvesting,
     solar/geothermal energy, bike racks, energy efficient lighting
     solutions, green waste management practices.

 Accessible
   • Location and spaces, automated doors, wide aisles, low shelving,
     clear signage, ramps, assistive technology, good lighting.

 Flexible
   • Mobile shelving and low profile service desks, multi-function
     spaces, adaptable lighting & wiring solutions for changing
     technology.
building & design trends roundup

 Community Focused
   • Visually engaging, landmark, open, welcoming, space for
     people, relaxing/comfortable atmosphere, respectful of
     heritage, variety of seating options, personalization.

 Experiential
   • Interactive spaces & views, technology & equipment that
     encourages exploration, cultural promotion, community
     engagement, fun, a „destination‟.

 Cooperative
   • True „community centre‟: shared cultural and community
     functions, art galleries, museums, coffee
     shops, theatres, schools, partnership with social services.
service trends
Customer-Centred Philosophy
Self-Service Solutions
Multiple Service Points – Real & Mobile
Technology Experts & Consumer Advisors
Convenience & Flexibility
Personalized Assistance & ‘Life Support’
Community Sharing Knowledge & Ideas
Staff Expertise & Sharing the Wealth
Community Partnerships
service trends roundup
 Relational: It‟s a place where people connect, share and create the
 atmosphere. Build lifelong relationships.

 Authentic: Consumer trust is key. Relevance to the community and
 its current needs informs choices of materials & services.

 Responsive: Assess the current user needs and while simultaneously
 looking ahead to the future trends and positioning.

 Personalised: Does the community feel this is a place where they
 belong? Can they see themselves and their needs represented?

 Creative: People work in different ways and spaces can create the
 vibe for meaningful experiences and lifelong growth.

  “To most people it‟s just a place to go for a good story, entertainment
                       and time to be with friends.”
the future is coming…




                        …ready or not
Google’s Project Glass (Under Development)
Future of libraries
Emotiv’s EPOC Neural Headset (On Sale $299)
some future trends & possibilities

 •   Closing the gap between biology & technology
 •   International Wireless Network
 •   Artificial Intelligence
 •   Increasing Entrepreneurial/Flex work force
 •   Increased free time
 •   Virtual Education
 •   „Prosumers‟ rather than Consumers
     (producers-consumers)
Is the library of the future in the stories
or in the books?

Thank you for your kind attention.
Any questions please contact:

Amy Caughlin, CEO
Scugog Memorial Public Library
acaughlin@scugoglibrary.ca

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Future of libraries

  • 1. current and emerging trends and innovations in public library service October 13th, 2012
  • 2. building & design trends Seattle, Washington
  • 3. Idea Store Whitechapel, London, UK A traditional library is combined with space for classes. The flagship building of a program that aimed to push libraries into the 21st century, including the latest digital technology.
  • 4. Black Diamond Library, Denmark This monolithic design is surprisingly airy and open on the inside, encouraging not just the study of books but also the exploration of new types of media. “We are drawn to these projects for their potential to engage the public and not only to give cultural and social life to their cities and towns but also for their ability to work as a accelerator for learning and knowledge,” says Bjarne Hammer, an SHL founding partner.
  • 5. Villanueva Public Library, Colombia Local materials and a local workforce help make the Villanueva Public Library in Colombia a sustainable structure. The collaboration between four young architects places two volumes, one made of solid stone and the other an airy latticed pine structure, right beside each other in a visually engaging contrast.
  • 6. Parque Biblioteca Espana, Colombia Looking down on what was once among the most dangerous neighborhoods in Latin America. Designed by Giancarlo Mazzanti as a symbol of hope, the library, auditorium and community center buildings were inspired by the shape of boulders.
  • 7. TU Delft Library, The Netherlands A striking conical volume emerges from what appears to be a green hill, but is actually a subterranean library with a living roof. The library at Delft‟s University of Technology was designed by Mecanoo. The cone shape descends into the main room of the library and contains spiral staircases leading to reading rooms.
  • 8. Ann Arbor District Library, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan boasts a beautiful modern library designed by InFORM Studio. Replacing a 4,000-square-foot library located in a strip mall, the new structure, completed in 2008, is long, low and geometric. Rustic natural tree trunk columns echo the woods outside while high ceilings, pale ash and white paint make it feel even more spacious.
  • 9. Cerritos Millennium Library, California The library includes the saltwater aquarium, which was expanded to a 15,000 gallon tank complete with coral and sharks, a lighthouse, a model space shuttle ("The Spirit of Cerritos"), a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil replica (named Stan), a little theater, an arts and crafts room, simulated atmospheric changes in a rainforest theme, a night sky theme, a lighthouse in which children can read, and a green screen.
  • 10. DOK Library Concept Centre, Netherlands The Library as a Story Publisher One of the biggest projects we‟re working on is DOK Agora, “the storyboard of your life.” On huge screens in the library, it is possible to present an exhibition of whatever you, as a patron, think is important and of value to the community.
  • 12. Technology that matches customer interests Patrons can use these Tank U stations to download digital content to their phones so they can enjoy it whenever they like.
  • 13. Markham Village Branch, Markham Service desks and shelving & lighting solutions that are mobile allow for multiple uses and future flexibility.
  • 14. Third Place & Community Space Scugog Memorial Public Library Angus Glen Branch, Markham
  • 15. building & design trends roundup Sustainable • LEED design, green/white roof, rainwater harvesting, solar/geothermal energy, bike racks, energy efficient lighting solutions, green waste management practices. Accessible • Location and spaces, automated doors, wide aisles, low shelving, clear signage, ramps, assistive technology, good lighting. Flexible • Mobile shelving and low profile service desks, multi-function spaces, adaptable lighting & wiring solutions for changing technology.
  • 16. building & design trends roundup Community Focused • Visually engaging, landmark, open, welcoming, space for people, relaxing/comfortable atmosphere, respectful of heritage, variety of seating options, personalization. Experiential • Interactive spaces & views, technology & equipment that encourages exploration, cultural promotion, community engagement, fun, a „destination‟. Cooperative • True „community centre‟: shared cultural and community functions, art galleries, museums, coffee shops, theatres, schools, partnership with social services.
  • 20. Multiple Service Points – Real & Mobile
  • 21. Technology Experts & Consumer Advisors
  • 23. Personalized Assistance & ‘Life Support’
  • 25. Staff Expertise & Sharing the Wealth
  • 27. service trends roundup Relational: It‟s a place where people connect, share and create the atmosphere. Build lifelong relationships. Authentic: Consumer trust is key. Relevance to the community and its current needs informs choices of materials & services. Responsive: Assess the current user needs and while simultaneously looking ahead to the future trends and positioning. Personalised: Does the community feel this is a place where they belong? Can they see themselves and their needs represented? Creative: People work in different ways and spaces can create the vibe for meaningful experiences and lifelong growth. “To most people it‟s just a place to go for a good story, entertainment and time to be with friends.”
  • 28. the future is coming… …ready or not
  • 29. Google’s Project Glass (Under Development)
  • 31. Emotiv’s EPOC Neural Headset (On Sale $299)
  • 32. some future trends & possibilities • Closing the gap between biology & technology • International Wireless Network • Artificial Intelligence • Increasing Entrepreneurial/Flex work force • Increased free time • Virtual Education • „Prosumers‟ rather than Consumers (producers-consumers)
  • 33. Is the library of the future in the stories or in the books? Thank you for your kind attention. Any questions please contact: Amy Caughlin, CEO Scugog Memorial Public Library acaughlin@scugoglibrary.ca