1. Next Generation Libraries
A view from 60,000 feet

2. Future: Spaces make places
When we think about the next generation libraries we must
think about the kinds of spaces to which people are drawn
and the well-developed technology infrastructures within
The Free Library is remaking its Library on 19th and Vine –
what are the major considerations?
The library brand is still books but what will the “book” look
like in 10 years?
How does the soaring use of varying technologies impact
library decisions?

3. A glimpse ahead
Ten years ago…

4. Ten years ago…..
Newborn Google and smartphones?

5. Simply put:
We need less space for books
and more space for people
and programming.

6. While technology
will always change how
we deliver information
and services…

7. …the essential,
central truth of our mission
will remain constant.

8. FLP Mission
Statement
Advance Literacy
Guide Learning
Inspire Curiosity

9. We are the gateway
to the Parkway Cultural District.

10. Seattle PL Main Reading
Room

11. Salt Lake City – Urban
Room

12. Minneapolis PL –
Lobby/Atrium

13. Vancouver PL – Entrance

14. Grand Spaces - Singapore
This library incorporated both
the National Library plus the
Singapore Central Library. The
building consists of two blocks
which house the library
collections and provide space for
other public activities, including
a 615-seat theatre. The site area
is 122,000 square feet and the
gross floor area is about 633,000
square feet

15. National Library of
Singapore

16. Singapore – Green and Rooftop spaces

17. New Spaces – Aarhus, Denmark

18. Aarhus – General & Children’s Libraries

19. Aarhus – Meeting Space

20. Aarhus – Exterior – Lighting Design

21. Amsterdam Public Library

22. Amsterdam – Seating/Internet Access

23. Cerritos PL – The “Experience” Library
focuses on themed spaces, high quality art work, and
inspirational architecture rather than being another library in
the traditional sense

24. Teens Spaces - McMillan Memorial Library (WI) and, Lee Road
Library (Cleveland Heights-University Heights (OH) Cleveland
Library Commons Gaming counters

25. YOUmedia: Chicago Public Library

26. Brooklyn Public Library: Information Commons

27. Brooklyn Public Library: Information Commons

28. Library /Book Vending
Automated book dispenser: a vending machine for books, or
a biblio-ATM
Patrons walk up to the dispenser, swipe their library card,
and choose from 450 books/cds/DVDs
Machine spits out the book, which is due back on the same
schedule as other items
Return book to the dispenser or a branch.

29. Bokomaten – Library book vending

30. Free Library “Hot Spots”
Why Where
 Philadelphians living in some  Audenried Charter High School
neighborhoods that lack free and 3301 Tasker Street
reliable connections to computer  Heavenly Hall Annex
technology and high-speed internet 4015 Poplar Street
now have access to resources and  Institute for the Development of
services provided by five Free Library African-American Youth
technology Hot Spots. These bring 2221 North Broad Street
computer classes and access to the  Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
latest software, technological 1939 W. Venango Street
resources, and the internet to  The Village of Arts and
community centers in Philadelphia. Humanities
2544 Germantown Avenue
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE2vrkDH7WU&feat

31. Hot Spot – South Philadelphia

32. Technologies
Libraries use a myriad of technologies in order to deliver
information – through m-Learning applications
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
QR Codes
M-Learning
Social Networks

33. What is M-Learning?
Essentially, m-learning
refers to the creation
and consumption of
content by learners
with mobile devices.
Basically, it’s e-
learning on a mobile
device.

34. M-learning: mobile applications (2009)
Blackberry PDA Nokia N-Gage
Mobile phone
Specialist
Gizmondo Nintendo DS Sony PSP
consoles e.g.
Sudoku

35. M-Learning Applications (2012)

36. Social Networking

38. Renovated Philbrick Hall

39. Renovated Philbrick Hall

46. Historic Building
Past, Present, Future