David
This part of your note struck a special note
In most libraries I am familiar with, the transition from physical to
> digital is handled quite poorly. There is an opportunity for a remaining
> physical space to be designed to handle that transition well.
That happens to be a theme of some of the research going on in the Design
Lab. I had not put it together with my thoughts on the Library. Your note
made me realize how relevant and interesting such a study might be
don
On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 3:02 PM, [log in to unmask] <
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> Don,
>
> A few thoughts. Some probably repeating what has already been said.
>
> Navigation: One of my fondest memories of physical libraries was knowing
> where things where, particularly collections I visited frequently. But
> going in as a new user full of confusion and turning into a comfortable
> user—the journey—was very important. As an issue, that remains whether we
> are talking about physical or digital space, the challenge and
> possibilities remain.
>
> In most libraries I am familiar with, the transition from physical to
> digital is handled quite poorly. There is an opportunity for a remaining
> physical space to be designed to handle that transition well.
>
> Metaphor: like every aspect of our life, the idea of a library is suffused
> with metaphor. An exploration of this metaphorical realm would be useful as
> well as potentially illuminating. My initial thoughts go to The Library of
> Babel
> by Jorge Luis Borges and The Art of Memory by Frances A. Yates. Both of
> which provide more insight into the practicality of navigation.
>
> That’s all I have time for—from a fascinating and excellent conference on
> Design for Health here in Melbourne.
>
> Warm Wishes,
>
> David
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>
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