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Blending Technology

and Casual Comfort into the Library of Tomorrow

Presented by: Jeff Bulla – Dave Gaskins – Trevor Taylor

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Who are We?

•  Jeff Bulla, AIA, LEED AP Pro Forma Architecture •  Dave Gaskins Library Interiors of Texas •  Trevor Taylor Library Interiors of Texas

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Who are You?

•  Public Librarian •  School Librarian •  Academic Librarian

•  Specialist Librarian •  ??????

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Libraries are Changing! Ø  Libraries are becoming community centers Ø  Competition from the retail sector is increasing Ø  Self service is expected Ø  Advances in technology are becoming more rapid Ø  Internet now reaching gigabit speeds Ø  Technology continues to be the force driving the

evolution of libraries worldwide Ø  Blending these technologies is a constant challenge Ø  Patrons’ demands of libraries are increasing too!

Library Trends

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Library Trends Let’s look at patron expectations: Ø  Traditional Library Ø  Space for Experience Ø  Maker Space Ø  Space for Learning Ø  Place for Collaboration Ø  Living-Room Ø  Place for Business Development Ø  Café/Bistro Ø  Third Place

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A break with library tradition: Ø  in form Ø  in function Ø  in management philosophy Ø  patron expectation Ø  today, more than ever;

Library Trends

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Blending Technology

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Blending Technology

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Hot Buttons? Ø  New Building? Ø  Existing Building? Ø  Remodel/Expansion/Renovation? Ø  Living Room/Lounge? Ø  Teen Area? Ø  Children’s Area? Ø  Collaborative Space? Ø  Café/Bistro?

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Staying Connected •  Everyone expects to stay connected ... all the time!

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Connectivity Options

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So Many Devices …….. and most with different plugs/connectors and operating systems!!

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Help is at hand!

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Power Where You Need it

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Multi Charging

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The Next Generation

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Laptop/Tablet Self-Serve

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Book & DVD Vending

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Reception/Foyer

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Reception/Foyer

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Circulation

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The Living Room

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Living Room

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Collaborative Spaces

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Collaborative Spaces

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Collaborative Spaces

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Collaborative Spaces

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Teens

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Teens

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Children’s

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Children’s

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Café/Bistro

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Café/Bistro

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… and What’s Next??

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Team Library is:

•  Jeff Bulla - p. 972-713-7100 e. jbulla@proforma-inc.com

•  Dave Gaskins – p. 254-654-2439 e. dave@li-tx.com •  Trevor Taylor – p. 512-964-2790 e. trevor@li-tx.com

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