TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lehmann,Steffen
TI  - Reimagining the library of the future: public buildings and civic space for tomorrow's knowledge society 
SN  - 9781951541989
U1  - 727/.8 23
KW  - Library architecture
KW  - Libraries
KW  - Designs and plans
KW  - Library buildings
KW  - Architecture, Modern
KW  - 21st century
KW  - fast
KW  - Architectural drawings
KW  - lcgft
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-235) and index
N2  - "It takes a critical look at the history, present, and future transformation of this significant building typology that has recently emerged as a redefined community place, social condenser, and urban incubator for knowledge generation, storage, and sharing. In particular, the library has evolved as a vibrant and vital member of community development and as a basis for outreach efforts...This book presents 40 recent public and academic libraries from around the world, with over 200 images. As the survey of precedents shows, the historical cases have informed the design of the recent libraries and the continuous development of the building type over time. Well-designed libraries are now in abundance, and the wider view of this study includes mediatheques and learning centers. The selection of contemporary projects focuses on urban libraries in Europe (Germany, Italy, Austria, Netherlands), the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and China." - Page 4 of cover
ER  -