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Lelystad Public Library

Dutch editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:45:58 +0100

The public library in Lelystad is part of the network of Flevomeer libraries in the youngest province of the Netherlands, Flevoland, created out of the Zuiderzee, or IJsselmeer.
Since 2005, many experts have been working on a new concept for the library: inviting, challenging, inspiring new thoughts and ideas, but also ready to provide answers.

Public Library of Kennemerwaard, location Heerhugowaard

Dutch editor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:48:00 +0100

Interior Town Hall and Library Heerhugowaard
Heerhugowaard 2004-2007

In the center of Heerhugowaard, 30 miles north of Amsterdam, it is external space of the new city square that connects buildings, old and new. Inside, the entrance hall of Town Hall and library performs the same function. Public administration meets the world of books. The difference in opening times is solved by a hydraulic staircase that descends when the library opens.

Floriande Public Library

Dutch editor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:47:51 +0100

The Floriande Public Library is one of five branches of the Haarlemmermeer Public Library and is located in the quarter Floriande in Hoofddorp, municipality Haarlemmermeer (near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol). The library is directly connected to the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum, a secondary school which has 1.500 students.

Loket Public Library

Czech editor — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:27:39 +0200

Public library is an open institution, fully automated, subserves the functions of basic library. In 2008 was moved to the reconstructed baroque town hall. Users keep at disposal children and adult department, reading room and 6 internet posts (+ free wi-fi in the whole library). A new part of library is Exposition of bookbindings introducing restored medieval bindings as well as productions of contemporary Czech and foreign bookbinders.

BI Norwegian School of Management. Library

Norwegian editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:34:35 +0200

The escalator which is situated in the very centre of the building, goes only one way – up! It will take you directly to the Library, which is located on the two top floors, in the sunniest and most open part of the building.

The library is where a considerable part of all knowledge production and learning will take place. Here you will find optimal conditions for study, reflection and exam preparation: library, teaching and guidance services, access to quality controlled information and learning resources, and IT services.

Staff: 30 (2008)
Study seats: appr. 1400 (2008)

Krnov Public Library

Czech editor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:32 +0200

The public library was completely renovated in 2003. The library is situated in the city centre near the river Opavice. The central location in the town shows the important role of a public library in the cultural life in the town. The foyer, adult lending and music areas are located on the first floor; the children's library, and the exhibition space are on the 2nd floor; the ICT Information area, newspapers, and local studies are on the 3rd floor.

Library and Health Sciences Information Centre, Kaunas University of Medicine

Lithuanian editor — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:02:01 +0200

The main goals were to create a new ''hybrid'' type advanced University Library - Health Information Center , where traditional, advanced and virtual services were provided.

Domžale Public Library

Slovenian editor — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:01:38 +0200

Domžale Public Library covers the area of 5 municipalities with the main library in Domžale and its local libraries in Lukovica, Moravče, Mengeš and Trzin with app. 52.000 residents in total.

Utena A. and M. Miskiniai Public Library

Lithuanian editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:59:17 +0200

The idea was to overcome existing stereotypes of a conservative library and to build an open, light and transparent library, to create the sense of freedom. The first impression after entering the building is the feeling of a public free space – open space without doors.

Lomma Library

Swedish editor — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:42:36 +0200

Lomma new library, with its location on the border between the existing center and a new towndistrict by the sea that suddenly emerge, is given a key position in the city with great symbolic value for the municipality.