1. Standardisation • Standards are reliable basics for library design and construction • IFLA Library Building Guidelines • German DIN Fachbericht 13 • ISO working group library space planning Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

2. Societal Space? • dynamic, open concept of space • multifunctional • constituted by the activities taking place in it • interdependence of individual freedom and freedom of public appearance • rational coordination and association of interests • in terms of Max Weber: "Vergesellschaftung" → 'gesellschaftlicher Raum' – 'sozialer Raum'→ societal space – social space Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

3. Characteristics of informational participation • the individual is at the centre of attention • technology is a tool, not the thing itself • satisfying people‘s informational needs • social, cultural and educational background • open spaces and open access as basis Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

4. Public Library Port Elizabeth, South Africa Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

5. Multifunctional Spaces • Design of diversified spaces • Providing areas for additional partners • Locating libraries in broader neighbourhoods • Allow patrons to remodel spaces Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

6. Whitechapel Idea Store London, UK Architect: David Ayaje / Associates Space: 3,600 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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8. Zentrum für Information und Bildung, Unna, Germany Architect: Weicken Architekten Space: 5,000 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

9. Meeting Places & Living Rooms • Low intensive meeting places • Lounges and living rooms • Reliable spaces vs. Contingency • Comfort • Communication • Recreation Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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11. Learning Spaces • 'Communal' and 'social' aspects • Livelong learning • Stimulation of learning processes • Encouragement • Counselling • Instruction Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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13. Hubs and networks • Networking is a central requirement of knowledge societies • Libraries have to become hubs of the local and global networks • Local exchange of context-based knowledge • Global networking Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

14. Informations-, Kommunikations- und Medienzentrum Cottbus, Germany Architect: Herzog & de Meuron Space: 7,630 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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16. Libraries and their environment • Significant buildings of the city or campus • Factors of urban development • Important for the common identity of a community • Situated in a historic context Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

17. Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm-Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Architect: Max Dudler Space: 20,500 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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19. Mediothek Krefeld, Germany Architect: Architektengemeinschaft Theaterplatz Krefeld Space: 3,950 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

20. Cultural Heritage • Risk of becoming a museum • Conservation as an important function of some libraries • Necessity of activating this heritage Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

21. Studienzentrum der Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek, Weimar, Germany Architect: ArGe HAAB Space: 7,130 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

22. Thank you very much for your attention olaf.eigenbrodt@ub.hu-berlin.de Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08