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The architecture of knowledge : the library of the future = De architektuur van kennis : de bibliotheek van de toekomst / [authors, Rients Dijkstra ...[et al.] ; translation, Christine Gardner].

Contributor(s): Dijkstra, Rients | Gardner, Christine | Nederlands Architectuurinstituut | Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken (Netherlands).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Rotterdam : New York, NY : NAi Publishers ; available in America through D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, 2010Description: 124 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9789056627478; 9056627473.Other title: Architectuur van kennis [Parallel title].Subject(s): Library architecture | Libraries | Library buildings -- Design | Books and readingDDC classification: 727.8
Contents:
Foreword / Linda Vlassenrood -- Introduction : The architecture of knowledge / Huib Haye van der Werf -- Project : Library Boat/Bus / Jord den Hollander -- The Netbook and its library / Daniel van der Velden -- Project : TU Delft Library, main library of the Delft University of Technology / Mecanoo -- Public space as public library / Ester van de Weil [and] Jurgen Bey -- Project : The Seattle Public Library / OMA, LMN joint venture -- The learning jungle / Rients Dijkstra & Jason Hilgefort -- Project : Choose what you read (New York City) / Self-organized community initiative -- Guessing the future of the library / Bart Verschaffel -- Project : Brabant Library / MVRDV -- Spaces and access / interview [with] Markus Miessen -- Statistics -- Links.
Summary: Summary: What will the library of the future look like? In an age in which information and communication are everywhere and the boundaries between producers and consumers of information are increasingly blurred, the question of what a public library might represent is urgent. The notion of a classical library in an academic environment with a formal collection and a permanent staff is already wavering. As a typology the library enjoys a rich history as an important component of public space within the city. The Architecture of Knowledge offers new insights into this bastion of public knowledge and collective memory as well as fascinating prospects for its future. International experts present concepts of collective knowledge, the notion of public space, thoughts on the relationship between (new) media and (cultural) society, and insights into product management and reception. The result is a fascinating journey into the future of an age-old institution, obligatory reading for architects, librarians and users alike.
Holdings
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General lending MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending 727.8 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00150119
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the digital information age, when the boundaries of content producer and content consumer are increasingly blurred, The Architecture of Knowledge questions the fate of the public library. The library has historically been a vital component of civic life, but many aspects of its traditional function have already become contentious. This publication asks: what form should the library's physical structure assume to survive this new data-saturated society? This fascinating journey into the future of an age-old institution is obligatory reading for architects, librarians and users alike.

"This publication and its content is largely the product of the lecture series and workshop 'The Architecture of Knowledge (TAOK)' held at the NAI in Rotterdam in the summer of 2009, in close collaboration with the Netherlands Association of Public Libraries"--P.122.

Includes bibliographical references.

Foreword / Linda Vlassenrood -- Introduction : The architecture of knowledge / Huib Haye van der Werf -- Project : Library Boat/Bus / Jord den Hollander -- The Netbook and its library / Daniel van der Velden -- Project : TU Delft Library, main library of the Delft University of Technology / Mecanoo -- Public space as public library / Ester van de Weil [and] Jurgen Bey -- Project : The Seattle Public Library / OMA, LMN joint venture -- The learning jungle / Rients Dijkstra & Jason Hilgefort -- Project : Choose what you read (New York City) / Self-organized community initiative -- Guessing the future of the library / Bart Verschaffel -- Project : Brabant Library / MVRDV -- Spaces and access / interview [with] Markus Miessen -- Statistics -- Links.

Summary: What will the library of the future look like? In an age in which information and communication are everywhere and the boundaries between producers and consumers of information are increasingly blurred, the question of what a public library might represent is urgent. The notion of a classical library in an academic environment with a formal collection and a permanent staff is already wavering. As a typology the library enjoys a rich history as an important component of public space within the city. The Architecture of Knowledge offers new insights into this bastion of public knowledge and collective memory as well as fascinating prospects for its future. International experts present concepts of collective knowledge, the notion of public space, thoughts on the relationship between (new) media and (cultural) society, and insights into product management and reception. The result is a fascinating journey into the future of an age-old institution, obligatory reading for architects, librarians and users alike.

Parallel text in English and Dutch.

UCC Fund