NSW Public Libraries Conference Mudgee,13 November 2014 A fortunate life Libraries & Community Wellbeing

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1 NSW Public Libraries Conference Mudgee,13 November 2014 A fortunate life Libraries & Community Wellbeing Model Programme Why? What? My opinion And so what? Jens Lauridsen Chief Librarian The municipality of Taarnby, Denmark jnl.hb.uk@taarnby.dk

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3 IVA Vejle Hinnerup NJL Taarnby Library The local cinema Digital citizenservice 2007 The municipal webpage 2008 Art museum, Nature school, Music school culture in general 2013 Amager Familiy Kayak - sailingboat Badminton The truth and nothing but the truth

4 Whyworkwiththe librarybuilding? Changesto the rolesof the library especiallysincethe emergence of the World Wide Web From collection orientation to user orientation/involvement From availability to a new concept Manysector-widediscussionsaboutthe definition of the new concept what should it be precisely?

5 The model programme The National Agency of Culture + Realdania Steeringgroup 2012 Advicers- Signal Vision-group Referencegroup the libraries in Denmark

6 Objective To develop the public library as a central institution that contributes to ensuring Denmark s position as a highly developed society with a special focus on quality To createthe foundationfor developingthe librariesin a changed cityscape and in a changed national landscape with new challenges also in sparsely populated areas To clarify how architecture itself can support the public library as the central meeting place, thatinvitesthe citizeninsideand is open to the citizen s networking and learning needs 6

7 Expectedresult A flexible and modular model programme that managesto span from the metropolitanlibraryto the small, locallibraryin a rural area The programme will take the four-room model as its point of departureand describerelevant challenges rather than solutions The productwillbea dynamicand visualtool 7

8 The webpage was launched autumn 2013

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11 Four rooms Learning space: Discovering and learning. E.g. informal courses, e- learning, talks, access to knowledge resources, reference services Inspiration space:adventures. Access to literature, art, film, music, entertainmentand games. Events withwriterslearningspace: Discoveringand learning. E.g. informalcourses, e-learningand artists. Meeting space: Based on participation. Events about local, political questions, current events, reading and study groups, community building and networking Performative space:creativity& creation, aestheticlearning, meaning writing workshops, events with house artists, movie workshops etc

12 The library in the city Jochumsen, Skot-Hansen, Hvenegaard- Rasmussen Place Icon Placemaker Catalyst Space Living public place Public domain Adventure, experience and learning Relations New creative alliances Hybrid cultural arenas Innovation Growth, cultural and economic

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14 The Library's Interplay with the Urban Space 14

17 The Stage 17

20 The LearningSpace 20

22 The staff(lackingdesignchallenge) 22

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28 Six over-all criterias The good process Interaction with the surroundings Flexibility Building quality Digital communication Local culture 28 28

29 Nominated for: Interaction with the cityscape and strong community engagement. Architecture with strong references to the local heritage, successfully integrated in the design. The Library of Birmingham England Architects: Mecanoo 29 29

transforms into a democratic space inviting diversity and interaction Craigieburn Library

30 Nominated for: High design quality and beautiful use of local materials High functional quality in an inviting, informal and human scale With its open and flexible spaces the library transforms into a democratic space inviting diversity and interaction Craigieburn Library Australia Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Torp Photo by Trevor Mein A driver in urban development 30 30

Library Spijkenisse Creating dialogue in the Library sector

31 Nominated for: Use of books as a symbol of the value of learning Inviting the City inside through its glass façade Bookmountain Library Spijkenisse Creating dialogue in the Library sector about the future for libraries. The Netherlands Architect: MVRDV 31 31

32 Nominated for: Innovative use of digital resources Flexible rooms as an example of an efficient use of space Ørestad Library Denmark Architect: KHR Photo by Johan Furnaise sharing of a Public and a School Library which stresses the good use of resources 32 32

The winner Craigieburn Library, Australia Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Torp Through a collaboration between the architectural firm, Hume City Council and the

33 The winner Craigieburn Library, Australia Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Torp Through a collaboration between the architectural firm, Hume City Council and the community, the library shows how a contemporary library as a public building can help set high design standards for a new civic and community. Photo by Trevor Mein 33 33

34 To be continued New design principles Revised priciples New cases Contribute on Facebook Conferences Reviews? Your ideas?

36 With regards from Mary Thank you for your attention! Jens Lauridsen

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