Written by Kim Tairi, Auckland University of Technology / Twitter: @kimtairi For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://atomic-temporary-154548461.wpcomstaging.com/contribute/ On 22 February 2011 in Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Aotearoa New Zealand an earthquake shattered the city. Today as you walk around the central business district which was particularly hard hit, you occasionally find memorials to people who…
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The Oxford Union Society Library – a walled haven
Written by By Elizabeth Piper For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ This is the original Debate Chamber of the Nineteenth Century, now the main library, called the Old Library. Right in the heart of a tourist-filled Oxford lies the walled haven that is the Oxford Union Society Library. Surrounded by trees…
The dok Library Concept Center of Delft, The Netherlands – makes me want to hang out all day
Written by Hanna Marie Roseen For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ This library in city of Delft in the Netherlands does not fit the image of what many people think of libraries. The decor and use of space is so creative and fun. The space is both cozy and bright, hip…
Nyborg Public Library, Denmark – a Danish midcentury modern design pearl
Written by Library Planet editor Marie Eiriksson, library consultant, Denmark. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ I recently had the good luck, to be able to attend a meeting at Nyborg Public Library. Having never been but knowing a little about the history of the place, I was excited to go! And…
Suzzallo Library, Washington, USA – a spectactular place for a snack or study
Written by Hanna Marie Roseen For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ Many people are drawn to Suzzallo for its beautiful reading room. It is indeed wonderful and is honestly the visual highlight of the library. The rest of the library is rather utilitarian and not much to look at compared to…
Seattle Public Library, Seattle, USA – Everybody is welcome!
Written by Hanna Marie Roseen For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ I live in Seattle and this library is a well-frequented place of mine. It is located downtown and is easy to get to via light rail from my home and work. There are often events going on – I have…
The TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology – more than just a library: We organise tomorrow’s knowledge
Written by Dr. Sandra Niemeyer For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ More than just a library: The TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology, in Hannover, Germany, is not only the German National Library of Science and Technology and the world’s largest specialised library for science and technology. TIB is also continuing to expand its role as…
The Storyhouse, Chester, England – Once upon a time there lived a library…
Written by Phil Segal For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ Once upon a time in a land far, far away… Chester, North West England, to be precise – there lived a library. The history of The Storyhouse reads like something of a fairytale in itself; a formerly unremarkable repository that had seen…
Whistler Public Library, British Columbia, Canada – a readers paradise!
Written by Cristopher Hunt, Teacher-Librarian from Chilliwack, BC. On Twitter and Instagram under the handle @ExLibrisMrHunt. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ In the true spirit of Libraries being inclusive and welcoming to all, a rainbow crosswalk leads the way up to the main entrance courtyard of Whistler Public Library. When…
