The Global Library: Fluid Space, Virtual Access, and Urban Context

libraries and cities

the archive: physical and virtual access

public space and knowledge acquisition: transformative spaces

the global archive

global trends and the global archive

urban development

Seattle’s Public Library “Libraries for all”

Salt Lake City Public Library – “The City Library”…to engage the city’s imagination and aspirations….

New York Public Library “Discover, connect, get inspired”

Conclusions:• places to think with• flexibility in addressing contextual factors: of the city and of the constituents where high standards are expected• new organizational structures• dialogical space: active and critical engagement