This document outlines a major research project to redesign a public library. It identifies key research questions around making the library more social, attracting new users while keeping current ones, and transforming the infrastructure. Goals include making the library more accessible, attractive to wider demographics, adding elements of play and technology, and updating the culture. Barriers include funding, outdated facilities, and trying to appeal to different groups. The document provides inspiration from innovative libraries and outlines stakeholders, issues, and potential sources.

1. MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT
E.O.I.
Public Library

2. Research Question
In what way can the library become a social setting
where people can continue to learn and also find the
library to be modern and youth catering?
In what way can the library attract more users while
maintaining its old users?
In what way can we transform the infrastructure of the
library so that it appears more lively?

3. What Is the Job Of A Library?
To provide a modern and educational
environment for the public such as
students to research, learn and read as
well as a place to socialize and be
entertained

4. What If A Library Was More Like?
Arcade Gym
Brothel Dance Hall
Circus Coffee Shop
Parade Lounge
Concert Sporting Event
Casino Forest
Aquarium Airplane
Amusement Hot Air Balloon
Park
Spa
Church
Massage Parlor
Shopping
Mall Sporting Event

5. Stakeholder/Public
public: seniors, students, children,
teachers, citizens (public tax payers)
municipal government, librarians,
authors, publishers, editors, illustrators,
scholars, youth groups, volunteers,
computer and internet providers/
technicians

6. AEOUT

7. Barrier List
keeping facilities separate to not inventory system
create disturbances
funding
limited hours of operation
ergonomic furniture
theft
dull environment
diversity of resources
outdated infrastructure
language barrier
not enough nature
library cards
outdated technology
staff

8. Issues
lack of customer service dull environment
lack of distributors users looking for more interactivity
funding and support comfort
print vs electronic adapting to new trends
lack of updated resources trying to get a younger demographic
updating Appearance

9. What Are We Hiring It To Do?
We still want it to be a quiet refuge for
people to read and study but we want to
also enhance the libraries space and
user experience.

10. Goals
to change the
to make libraries more infrastructure
accessible to add more technology
to attract a wider to enhance the users
demographic experience through
to add element of play technology
to be more adaptive to update the library
culture

11. Inspiration
DOK (Delft Public Library)
bright colors and sleek modern design, makes use of professionally designed graphics
comfy furniture and shelving made from recyclable materials
Bow Idea Store
Traditional service provided by libraries with access to technology and lifelong learning opportunities
Not only provide resources, but to educate and improve the lives of those in the community.
Patrons are encouraged to hang out in the library, meet friends, have coffee at the cafe and pursue hobbies using the
library’s resources
Cerritos Library
Includes a saltwater aquarium, sculptures and a replica of a T-Rex fossil encouraging exploration and the pursuit of
knowledge
Rooms in the library are designed by themes ranging from Old World reading to World traditions.
Additional technology in the library is found in the huge multimedia lab, thousands of laptop stations, wireless
headsets and computers for librarians and an RFID tracking system for books.

12. Inspiration
Library of Picture Books in Iwaki City of Fukushima Seattle Public Library Bibliotheque Nationale de France

13. Sources
http://www.east-asia-architecture.org/
aotm/index.html
http://www.spl.lib.wa.us/
http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/
2008/07/02/the-25-most-modern-
libraries-in-the-world/