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The Many Faces of Library Architecture
When we think of libraries, we think of books: row upon row of hard-cover books organized into the predictable order of the Dewey Decimal system. It might be surprising to know that only about one-third of public library space is used for books. The other two thirds are used for other activities, such as meeting rooms and, of course, computers.
Whether it be the modern and controversial Seattle Central Library by Rem Koolhaas, Moshe Safdie‘s Roman Colosseum-like Vancouver Public Library, or the classical architecture of the Chicago Public Library, designed by Solon Beman - known for his Christian Science churches, digital information has gained prominence both within the physical spaces and in the online presence. The need for a well-designed and functional website is as important as the building itself. It’s not only for those who patrons who want to look online for books and other materials on hand in the library, but also for patrons wanting to do online research from remote locations.
Making the online experience the friendliest possible was a challenge faced by Chicago Public Library’s Kelly Wheeler and the Duo Consulting team, including Fred Salchli. They discuss their challenges and triumphs in the case study, ChicagoPublicLibrary.org - Rebuilding a Website One Book at a Time, at Web Content 2009 Tampa Bay.
