Library Reboot for the Mid-21st Century
Description: This presentation will help pull the shroud of mystery off library design by briefly exploring the history and roots of 20th century libraries through the interplay of technology, space design, information access, and services that continue to drive the design of Mid-21st century libraries. Beginning with a broad overview of the history of libraries and key aspects of library design from ancient to modern, we will survey programmatic elements and design concepts that inform contemporary library design. We will explore programmatic themes from physical asset management approaches, to partnering, space activation, and cross programming in both public and academic libraries to frame the discussion on rebooting library design for the Mid-21st Century to create legible, permeable, transparent, and connected library buildings.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this webinar, attendees will:
- understand the historic context of libraries and the broad arc of how information and technologies impact the design of library facilities;
- gain an awareness of 21st century library physical asset management trends and digital information access trends to inform the conversation for their next library building project; and
- be
equipped to discuss with their internal library stakeholder team and
with design professionals current building program trends to position
their library for success in the mid-21st century.
Who Should Attend: Public and academic
libraries & librarians considering or beginning a library building
facility programming, renovation, or construction project to base
conversations in both the history and current trajectory for library
facilities.
Presenter:
Barak Yaryan has worked on a wide range of
academic and public libraries throughout the United States with over 13
years of library design experience. Barak specializes in systems
thinking and conceptual integration. His experience in cultivating,
managing, and sharing a design vision within the entire team results in
successful library programming, master planning, and building projects.
Barak has a deep portfolio in library projects with clients including
Duke University, McGill University, the United States Airforce Academy,
the University of Miami, the University of North Carolina Greensboro,
Texas A&M University San Antonio, Sam Houston State University,
Virginia Commonwealth University, the City of Houston, and the City of
Texas City. Barak is involved with professional activities including the
American Library Association Core Planning and Design Committee and
presenting at the November 2018 Texas Society of Architect’s Annual
Conference “Fostering Houston’s Community: Designing Spaces Between the
Built Environment.”
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