The effect of new technologies on library design: building the 21st century library
When
10 – 11 August 2011
Where
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Description
You can find below the various communications made during this pre-conference.
Technology provides a tool for the delivery of library service. Technology also shapes and limits how service can be delivered. The effective library building supports changing service patterns, changing modes of service delivery, and changing technological applications.
Session 1 – Impact of advances in technology on library operations and patron use and what that means for the library building
Jeffrey Hoover, Not Your Dream Library – The One After That: Text
Sharon Bostick and Robert A. Simmons, Libraries are still the heart of the university with the help of a robot: Presentation
Tom Pinkin, Integrating automation plans into facilities planning: Presentation
Session 2 – How shifting user expectations affects the building response
Janine Schmidt, Accommodating Shifting User Expectations: Text
Vicki McDonald, Creating the 21st Century Learning Environment: Text
Corey Sue, From Basement to Garden Level: A Technology-Driven Renovation: Presentation
Reinhard Altenhoener, Learning and working environments – what students expect: Text
Session 3 – Beyond technology: additional changes in service patterns that affect facilities requirements
Jeffrey Scherer, The 21st Century Library Building – Adjust or Wither: Text
Janet Fletcher, Breaking Down the Barriers – the No-Desk Academic Library: Text
Randy J. Olsen, Two Paths to Preservation: Taking Them Both: Presentation
Session 4 – a new library for the 21st century library / case studies from Library Journal’s New Landmark Libraries
Louise Schaper, An overview of LJ’s New Landmark Libraries: Presentation
A.J. Rosales, The Poplar Creek Library: Text
Bruce Flynn, Durango Public Library: Presentation
Jeffrey Hoover, Kilton Public Library: Text
Dennis Humphries, Anythink Wright Farms: Presentation
Last update: 4 October 2012