A view from 60,000 feet

Next Generation Libraries

Future: Spaces make placesWhen we think about the next generation libraries we must

think about the kinds of spaces to which people are drawn and the well-developed technology infrastructures within

The Free Library is remaking its Library on 19th and Vine – what are the major considerations?

The library brand is still books but what will the “book” look like in 10 years?

How does the soaring use of varying technologies impact library decisions?

Ten years ago…

A glimpse aheadA glimpse ahead

Newborn Google and smartphones?Newborn Google and smartphones?

Ten years ago…..

Simply put: Simply put:

We need less space for books We need less space for books and more space for peopleand more space for peopleand programmingand programming..

While technologyWhile technologywill always change howwill always change howwe deliver informationwe deliver informationand services… and services…

……the essential, the essential, central truth of our missioncentral truth of our missionwill remain constantwill remain constant..

FLP Mission FLP Mission StatementStatement

Advance LiteracyAdvance LiteracyGuide LearningGuide Learning

Inspire CuriosityInspire Curiosity

We are the gatewayWe are the gatewayto the Parkway Cultural Districtto the Parkway Cultural District..

Seattle PL Main Reading Room

Salt Lake City – Urban Room

Minneapolis PL – Lobby/Atrium

Vancouver PL – Entrance

Grand Spaces - Singapore

This library incorporated both the National Library plus the Singapore Central Library. The building consists of two blocks which house the library collections and provide space for other public activities, including a 615-seat theatre. The site area is 122,000 square feet and the gross floor area is about 633,000 square feet

National Library of Singapore

Singapore – Green and Rooftop spaces

New Spaces – Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus – General & Children’s Libraries

Aarhus – Meeting Space

Aarhus – Exterior – Lighting Design

Amsterdam Public Library

Amsterdam – Seating/Internet Access

Cerritos PL – The “Experience” Libraryfocuses on themed spaces, high quality art work, and

inspirational architecture rather than being another library in the traditional sense

Teens Spaces - McMillan Memorial Library (WI) and, Lee Road Library (Cleveland Heights-University Heights (OH) Cleveland

Gaming countersLibrary Commons

YOUmedia: Chicago Public LibraryYOUmedia: Chicago Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library: Information Commons

Brooklyn Public Library: Information Commons

Library /Book VendingAutomated book dispenser: a vending machine for books, or

a biblio-ATM

Patrons walk up to the dispenser, swipe their library card, and choose from 450 books/cds/DVDs

Machine spits out the book, which is due back on the same schedule as other items

Return book to the dispenser or a branch.

Bokomaten – Library book vending

Free Library “Hot Spots”

Why Where Philadelphians living in some

neighborhoods that lack free and reliable connections to computer technology and high-speed internet now have access to resources and services provided by five Free Library technology Hot Spots. These bring computer classes and access to the latest software, technological resources, and the internet to community centers in Philadelphia.

Audenried Charter High School3301 Tasker Street

Heavenly Hall Annex 4015 Poplar Street Institute for the

Development of African-American Youth

2221 North Broad Street Mercy Neighborhood

Ministries1939 W. Venango Street

The Village of Arts and Humanities

2544 Germantown Avenue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE2vr

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Hot Spot – South Philadelphia

TechnologiesLibraries use a myriad of technologies in order to deliver

information – through m-Learning applications

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)QR CodesM-LearningSocial Networks

What is M-Learning?Essentially, m-learning refers to the creation and consumption of content by learners with mobile devices. Basically, it’s e-learning on a mobile device.

M-learning: mobile applications (2009)

PDABlackberry

Mobile phone

Nintendo DS

Gizmondo

Nokia N-Gage

Specialist consoles e.g. Sudoku

Sony PSP

M-Learning Applications (2012)

Social Networking

Renovated Philbrick Hall

Renovated Philbrick Hall

Historic BuildingPast, Present, Future