Metamorphosis: Multi-purpose library
The seminar will explore how librarians and architects are developing new strategies over how library buildings are used, designed and occupied for multi-purpose activity. Sharing with partners, joint-use buildings, flexible spaces, the integration of digital technology will all be topics in the arena for presentations and discussion by leading international speakers.This one day seminar is organised by Eurolis, the consortium of librarians of European Cultural Institutes in London, and with the assistance of ILIG and the IFLA Buildings and Equipment Section. The speakers will come from library services in the main European countries - UK, Germany, France, Portugal and Spain.Find out:* How librarians and architects are developing new strategies for library buildings/spaces.* The importance of using libraries for multi-purpose activity.* About the integration of the digital technology and the effect on users and librarians.* Best practice for the new space: what works and what doesn't.Venue: Instituto Cervantes, 102 Eaton Square - London SW1W 9ANDate: Thursday, 22 November, 09:30 - 16:30Fee: £60 (concessions £50) including lunch and drinksMore details from: http://eurolis.wordpress.com; [log in to unmask]
John LakeCommittee Member of Eurolis and Vice Chair of the International Library and Information Group of CILIP
|