The document provides an overview of various public libraries in Denmark and abroad, detailing new layouts, designs, and features introduced in 2008 and 2010. It mentions specific libraries such as Præstø, Dalum, and others, highlighting elements like self-service areas, flexible furniture, and spaces designed for different age groups. It emphasizes the importance of creating environments that encourage social interaction and accessibility for all users.

1. Præstø Public Library Denmark

2. Præstø Public Library Denmark New layout 2008

3. Self-service Information – staff Children Magazines/papers/ AV/Music Adult Præstø Public Library Denmark Zones

4. Low shelving High shelving Præstø Public Library Denmark Shelving heights

5. Præstø Public Library Denmark Space for absorption

6. Præstø Public Library Denmark

7. Præstø Public Library Denmark

8. Dalum Public Library Denmark

9. Drawings of the architect Architect Dorthe Andersen Dalum Public Library Denmark

10. New library 2008 Dalum Public Library Denmark

11. Self-service Information – staff Magazines/papers/ AV/Music Adult Display Ground floor Zones Dalum Public Library Denmark

12. Information – staff Children Youth Meeting room 1st floor Zones Dalum Public Library Denmark

13. Ground floor Library design - furniture Dalum Public Library Denmark

14. 1st floor Library design - furniture Dalum Public Library Denmark

15. Dalum Public Library Denmark

16. Dalum Public Library Denmark

17. Dalum Public Library Denmark

18. Dalum Public Library Denmark

19. Dalum Public Library Denmark

20. Dalum Public Library Denmark

22. Existing floor plan Approaching different age groups Expanding existing library area Computer area Variation of lounge areas/types - High flexibility, mobile shelving Encourage social gathering Encourage absorption Display More open Wishes for new layout

23. New layout 2010

24. Aisles

25. Lighting – reading areas

26. Display

27. Special furniture

28. Lounge furniture

29. Dagnæsskolen – School Library Denmark

30. Dagnæsskolen – School Library Denmark

31. Dagnæsskolen – School Library Denmark

32. Dagnæsskolen – School Library Denmark

33. RUC – Roskilde University Library Denmark

34. RUC – Roskilde University Library Denmark

35. RUC – Roskilde University Library Denmark

36. RUC – Roskilde University Library Denmark

37. Hjørring Public Library Denmark

38. Hjørring Public Library Denmark

39. Hjørring Public Library Denmark

40. Middelfart Public Library Denmark

41. Middelfart Public Library Denmark

42. Strasbourg Public Library France

43. Strasbourg Public Library France

44. Kuwait City State Audit Bureau Kuwait

45. Kuwait City State Audit Bureau Kuwait

46. Quimper Media Library France

47. The Cultural House, Luleå Sweden

48. Milan Public Library Italy

49. South Dublin Public Library Ireland

50. Tenerife Public Library Spain

51. Tromsø Public Library Norway