Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 111 pages)
ISBN:
9783030579654
Content:
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- 1 Introduction: Developing the Archive: Public Space and the Urban Library in Contemporary Perspective -- 1.1 A Brief History of the Meaning of Libraries -- 1.2 Labyrinth, Heterotopia, Icons of Democracy and Community: The Meaning of the Library -- References -- 2 Libraries and Urban Development: Branding and Revitalization -- 2.1 Urban Development Models -- 2.2 The Creative City and Branding the City -- 2.3 Branding: Consuming Places -- 2.4 Public Libraries as Anchor Institutions -- References -- 3 Library Design for the Commons -- 3.1 The City and Public Space: Public Libraries as the Commons -- 3.2 The Library and the City: Bringing People to the Library -- 3.3 The Meaning of the Library -- 3.4 Iconic Architecture and Library Design -- 3.5 Community Programming -- References -- 4 Seattle's Public Library, Libraries for All: "To Bring People, Information, and Ideas Together to Enrich Lives and Build Community" -- 4.1 Seattle Public Library: Libraries for All -- References -- 5 Salt Lake City Public Library, the City Library: "To Advance Knowledge, Foster Creativity, Encourage Exchange of Ideas, Build Community, and Enhance Quality of Life" -- 5.1 Salt Lake City Public Library: The City Library -- References -- 6 New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building: "To Inspire Lifelong Learning, Advance Knowledge, and Strengthen Our Communities" -- 6.1 New York Public Library: "Knowledge is Power" -- References -- 7 Biblioteca España (Spain Library Park), Medellín, Colombia: "Actions with My Neighborhood" -- 7.1 Urban Temples for the Neighborhood's Education -- References -- 8 Halifax Central Library, Nova Scotia, Canada: "A Vital Centre for Learning and Culture in the Heart of the Community" -- 8.1 World-Class Public Library -- References.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783030579647
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Nevárez, Julia The urban library Cham : Springer, 2021 ISBN 9783030579647
Language:
English
Keywords:
Stadtbibliothek
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Stadtentwicklung
