23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Standardisation Standards are reliable basics for library design and construction IFLA Library Building Guidelines German DIN Fachbericht 13 ISO working group library space planning

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Societal Space? dynamic, open concept of space multifunctional constituted by the activities taking place in it interdependence of individual freedom and freedom of public appearance rational coordination and association of interests in terms of Max Weber: "Vergesellschaftung" → 'gesellschaftlicher Raum' – 'sozialer Raum' → societal space – social space

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Characteristics of informational participation the individual is at the centre of attention technology is a tool, not the thing itself satisfying people‘s informational needs social, cultural and educational background open spaces and open access as basis

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Public Library Port Elizabeth, South Africa

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Multifunctional Spaces Design of diversified spaces Providing areas for additional partners Locating libraries in broader neighbourhoods Allow patrons to remodel spaces

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Whitechapel Idea Store London, UK Architect: David Ayaje / Associates Space: 3,600 sqm

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23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Zentrum für Information und Bildung, Unna, Germany Architect: Weicken Architekten Space: 5,000 sqm

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Meeting Places & Living Rooms Low intensive meeting places Lounges and living rooms Reliable spaces vs. Contingency Comfort Communication Recreation

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23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Learning Spaces 'Communal' and 'social' aspects Livelong learning Stimulation of learning processes Encouragement Counselling Instruction

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23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Hubs and networks Networking is a central requirement of knowledge societies Libraries have to become hubs of the local and global networks Local exchange of context-based knowledge Global networking

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Informations-, Kommunikations- und Medienzentrum Cottbus, Germany Architect: Herzog & de Meuron Space: 7,630 sqm

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23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Libraries and their environment Significant buildings of the city or campus Factors of urban development Important for the common identity of a community Situated in a historic context

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm- Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Architect: Max Dudler Space: 20,500 sqm

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23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Mediothek Krefeld, Germany Architect: Architektengemeinschaft Theaterplatz Krefeld Space: 3,950 sqm

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Cultural Heritage Risk of becoming a museum Conservation as an important function of some libraries Necessity of activating this heritage

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Studienzentrum der Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek, Weimar, Germany Architect: ArGe HAAB Space: 7,130 sqm

23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Thank you very much for your attention