Blending Technology and Casual Comfort into the Library of Tomorrow

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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

Blending Technology and Casual Comfort into the Library of Tomorrow

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