PLAN22 Archibrarians : Re-imagining the Purpose & Identity of Libraries

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Re-imagining the Purpose & Identity of Libraries

Tuesday, 05 June 2012

Are Canadian Libraries keeping up with what our society needs better than those in the US?

Listen to this lively debate on CBC Radio [The Read on Libraries, May 30, 2012 Radio > Q "What will the evolution of libraries be? The great debate on whether books will become obsolete.] about the re-imagining of the 'LIBRARY' centered on but not limited to the new changes to the NYP Library on 5th.

Do we need more social space?

What is the original purpose of a library?

What will come from making the library open to people who would not normally come into a library?

Does opening the library up to the social network increase membership?

What is 'Cultural Architecture'?

We help you achieve the library you need. Architectural programming / Presentations and Workshops / Strategic Planning help / Guidance and Coaching / Architectural Consultants

Posted on Tuesday, 05 June 2012 at 08:55 AM in Libraries and Social Networking, LIBRARIES TO LEARN FROM, THE COMMONS, the FUTURE of Libraries | Permalink | Comments (0)

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