Report - The Future of Libraries is Collaborative, Robotic, And Participatory

The Future of Libraries is Collaborative, Robotic, And Participatory

Libraries can survive these times of technological upheaval, but they're going to have to change—and fast.

New Report from Arup, the well-regarded design consultancy. It shows that some libraries, at least, are undergoing a "renaissance," and that the future could be good for others.

Arup organized workshops in four cities, bringing together a range of people interested in libraries. The report collects ideas from existing projects, as well as ideas for future spaces. There are four main themes, as summarized below. 

·         Participation Knowledge

·         Enabling Collaboration

·         Community Hubs

·         Seamless Learning

Despite a lack of funding and the threat of online alternatives, "trends shaping the future of libraries have the potential to reshape and reinvigorate the role they play in public, academic and corporate settings," the report says.

Link for the Report | http://publications.arup.com/~/media/Publications/Files/Publications/F/Future_Libraries_digital.ashx

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Pralhad Jadhav

Khaitan & Co