5. Madison Central Library: The Art-Infused Library
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Traci Engel Lesneski
Abstract
The age of information abundance has dramatically changed the skills needed to succeed. Basic reading, writing and arithmetic remain foundational; however, beyond that foundation exists a need to develop multiple literacies and prowess in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Often referred to as the Four Cs (National Education Association 2012), these skills are fundamental to problem-solving and innovation, which drive our economy and will lead us through the next wave of the ongoing technological revolution. People of all ages and backgrounds who do not have access to places or tools to learn and practice the Four Cs in their daily lives rely on the library’s resources for this access, which has led to an influx of spaces and programmes supporting hands-on learning, making, tinkering, and creating. The Madison Public Library in Wisconsin, USA, used its Central Library building project as an opportunity to re-invent the library and its place in the Madison community. The project tapped into the arts and culture ethos of the community and opened pathways to innovative partnerships, programmes and spaces that support citizens’ mastery of the Four Cs.
Abstract
The age of information abundance has dramatically changed the skills needed to succeed. Basic reading, writing and arithmetic remain foundational; however, beyond that foundation exists a need to develop multiple literacies and prowess in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Often referred to as the Four Cs (National Education Association 2012), these skills are fundamental to problem-solving and innovation, which drive our economy and will lead us through the next wave of the ongoing technological revolution. People of all ages and backgrounds who do not have access to places or tools to learn and practice the Four Cs in their daily lives rely on the library’s resources for this access, which has led to an influx of spaces and programmes supporting hands-on learning, making, tinkering, and creating. The Madison Public Library in Wisconsin, USA, used its Central Library building project as an opportunity to re-invent the library and its place in the Madison community. The project tapped into the arts and culture ethos of the community and opened pathways to innovative partnerships, programmes and spaces that support citizens’ mastery of the Four Cs.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Introduction 1
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Part 1: Collaborating with Stakeholders
- 1. Collaborating for a Successful Master Plan – Art or Science? 7
- 2. Collaborative Design: A Persona Exercise Approach 25
- 3. Student Engagement and Collaboration: Creative Evidence-Based Approaches 35
- 4. Collaborating for Success: People, Places, Form and Function 48
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Part 2: Collaborating for Cultural Change
- 5. Madison Central Library: The Art-Infused Library 79
- 6. Dokk1 – Re-inventing Space Praxis: a Mash-up Library, a Democratic Space, a City Lounge or a Space for Diversity? 91
- 7. Building Tomorrow’s Library Today: How the Six Spheres Vision Kept us on Track 104
- 8. Cooking and Multiculturalism, Living Lab and Fab Lab: Collaborative Strategies in the Province of Barcelona Municipal Library Network 117
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Part 3: Cooperative Collections
- 9. The Library Service Centre: A Collaborative Partnership for Legacy Collections and Programme Innovation 133
- 10. The Cooperative Storage Library Switzerland: A Successful Multi-Cantonal Cooperation 143
- 11. Garching – the Bavarian Storage Library: Past, Present and Future Developments 155
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Part 4: Crafting the Project Story
- 12. Communities Craft Future Library Stories 173
- 13. Stakeholder Engagement Processes and Strategies 187
- 14. A Dream Come True of Citizens – the New Helsinki Central Library 203
- 15. New Models for Library Advancement 214
- 16. Re-imagining the University Library – a Transformative Opportunity 221
- Contributors 231
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Introduction 1
-
Part 1: Collaborating with Stakeholders
- 1. Collaborating for a Successful Master Plan – Art or Science? 7
- 2. Collaborative Design: A Persona Exercise Approach 25
- 3. Student Engagement and Collaboration: Creative Evidence-Based Approaches 35
- 4. Collaborating for Success: People, Places, Form and Function 48
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Part 2: Collaborating for Cultural Change
- 5. Madison Central Library: The Art-Infused Library 79
- 6. Dokk1 – Re-inventing Space Praxis: a Mash-up Library, a Democratic Space, a City Lounge or a Space for Diversity? 91
- 7. Building Tomorrow’s Library Today: How the Six Spheres Vision Kept us on Track 104
- 8. Cooking and Multiculturalism, Living Lab and Fab Lab: Collaborative Strategies in the Province of Barcelona Municipal Library Network 117
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Part 3: Cooperative Collections
- 9. The Library Service Centre: A Collaborative Partnership for Legacy Collections and Programme Innovation 133
- 10. The Cooperative Storage Library Switzerland: A Successful Multi-Cantonal Cooperation 143
- 11. Garching – the Bavarian Storage Library: Past, Present and Future Developments 155
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Part 4: Crafting the Project Story
- 12. Communities Craft Future Library Stories 173
- 13. Stakeholder Engagement Processes and Strategies 187
- 14. A Dream Come True of Citizens – the New Helsinki Central Library 203
- 15. New Models for Library Advancement 214
- 16. Re-imagining the University Library – a Transformative Opportunity 221
- Contributors 231
