New Deichman library - A world in change Oslo Public Library * Municipality of Oslo Agency for Cultural Affairs
the library itself Deichman Public Library
Karikatur fra Nationen 1930- åra
time for change The planning- and design competition
Planning and design competition the Deichman Axis (2008/2009) Cultural policy objectives The new main library should: play a leading role in the development of modern public libraries be an important source of knowledge and culture to the general public reach new user groups through new technology be a meeting point for sharing experiences, debate and cultural diversity create broad awareness of literature and be a learning resource that will stimulate both the love of reading and literary insight consolidate Oslo as an international and multicultural capital
3/4. BETWEEN BROCHURE David Chipperfield Architects, England
3/4. Intermezzo Snøhetta Arkitekter, Norway
2. Meeting Place Schmidt Hammer Lassen Arkitekter, Danmark
1. Diagonale Lund Hagem & Atelier Oslo Arkitekter, Norge
literature medias sources competence rooms interior services offers needs users
about listening carefully to what people are saying Designing services for the future
Continue to build on the users expectation to find a free public space that offers tranquility and free services
When I go to the library I don t go there only for the books, but for the atmosphere, the smell and the surroundings - Ibrahim
Create rooms with strong and manifold identities
One should really have different zones for different people some people can t stand each other or are afraid of each other. They could all be at different floors and then meet in the cafeteria -William
Remember to create dynamic rooms where you can be together with other people and stay alone.
The beautiful thing about a library is that you can be alone but still together. - Gunnar
Use the special competence of librarians to develop training programs or activities for the users.
Only good service can create loyal users.
When I come into the library I usually get this feeling I like to have when I enter a shop. A smiling woman asks me if she can help med finding what I am looking for. - Jan Fredrik
Strengthen the experience of the physical book and the text.
I need the visual part of a book to get attracted to It. It should catch my attention. - Anders
The statistics related to the book collections could be used to create new services for the users.
Show the non-users that the library offers a greater depth than the web.
The new location of the library is no guarantee for a more visible library.
Users expect the library to surprise them.
The library should be like a big city a site where you constantly discover something new. - Silje
Make a library for children and their parents.
Create an attractive place for marginal groups and specialized interest and let people or groups contribute with their insight.
Like when we meet at the Red Cross. There we can talk about anything we like and I can take off the hijab and be together with other women. - Nadia
There is a big potential in developing services in the library related to self service on the web.
Both the newest of the new and a rich archive.
I think the library should be the first to get access to the newest information. - Adil
Young users would like to get relevant recommendations from people with credibility.
I have no idea what I am looking for, but how can the librarians know what is of interest to me? They are much older than I am. -Philip, 17
The library should be easily plugged into services on the web - and the web should get more functions in the physical library.
One of the things I like about the library is that you don t need to be on the web. -Merete, 17
developing strategies bringing the insights into a systematic recipe for change
Deichman inspires - and keeps Oslo awake!
Vision The most innovative, visible, and available library and public space in Europe To fulfill it s commission the library shall be a visible and essential resource in the public space. The library shall preserve the best of it s core offers and at the same time develop a new public meeting place for cultural exchange. Both the physical and the digital library space shall be easy to get at and have high adaptability to various needs among users. The death of the library is highly exaggerated
Vision Children, youngsters and adults shall be tempted The library shall mobilize the non-users and the population using the library shall grow dramatically. The library shall attach special importance to motivating children and youngsters - and stimulating the coming generations to take delight in reading, to seek knowledge and cultural competence and to feel the joy of mastering a subject.
Vision With a manifold, attractive and surprising universe of information sources The universe of sources consists of all the content - represented by both digital and physical collections, disregarding technology, distribution or way of use. The universe of sources includes texts, pictures, sound, moving images, games and other cultural expressions that users find relevant. The universe of sources is both a digital and a physical room with all types of literature and different artistic expressions all surprisingly up to date, broad in orientation and historical depth. The library shall attach special importance to selected topics and authors and develop collections and staff competence accordingly. The library shall offer texts and other expressions in various foreign languages.
Vision Embodied through active sharing of culture and knowledge- The library shall have the best available competence on sharing literature and knowledge, promoting criticism of the sources and making available digital competence. Our employees are librarians, storytellers, actors, curators, moderators and excellent service providers allowing the users to meet the unknown, being confronted with the provocative and discover the new, the rare or the forgotten either alongside the bookshelves, on the web, in the exhibition areas, in the lecture hall or in the meeting with living artists and scientists - or simply in the meeting with people that share their opinions.
Vision Inspiring users to take delight in reading, experience and obtain life long learning The library shall be the hub in Oslo s cluster of educational institutions and create new networks and broad connections to stimulate extensive popular enlightenment - by exchange of new knowledge, culture and information through the library s physical and digital transmission channels. The users shall be inspired and experience new connections and obtain new knowledge when being confronted with the library s content. The library shall promote and motivate life long learning, stimulate reading and language skills in all user segments.
Vision Free debate and exchange of opinions in the library The library of the future shall position itself as an editor activating and presenting topics from collections and sources. This active role of the library shall aim at creating debates, exchange of opinions and embody central discussions in the community. The library of the future stimulates and welcomes the active library user - the user producing content and sharing opinions with other library users. The physical and digital space of the library shall invite and support users interactions, exchange and shearing of expressions and opinions.
Vision An enthusiastic, mobile and efficient organization - The needs and wishes of library users shall always motivate the navigation towards the library of the future. The library shall develop a flexible and mobile organization filled with epidemic enthusiasm and energy. The physical space and rooms in the library shall be flexible and able to absorb new services and offerings within a cost efficient and rational frame work. The library shall head for a leading position and participate in defining the future public library.
We refine! Strategic area 1 Improve core offerings develop the broad universe of sources and strengthen competence on criticism of the sources We shall develop the library s collections as a manifold universe of sources, make all collections accessible and liberate the core competence of librarians. Develop the collections to become a universe of sources fulfilling the commission of the public library and fitting in to the technological development. Making the collections openly accessible in the physical and digital space based on self service solutions. Liberate and develop staff competence on literature, criticism of the sources, searching for sources and use of digital media. Develop the cooperation and divides between the central library and affiliate libraries and the city archive.
The transition from paper to digital new rooms for action printed and published literature Expressions outside publishing houses and physical distribution channels readers Commercial distribution New publications Narrow New sources and room for action Outside traditional channels publications
We activate! Strategic area 2 Activate the universe of sources in the new central library share and communicate contexts and inspire library users to express themselves We shall develop attractive room and services for sharing literature and knowledge, debate, experiences, learning and playing attaching special importance to children and young people. We shall stimulate users own expressions. Develop the library to Oslo s largest meeting place for cultural exchange, public debate and free exchange of opinions. Develop the library to the hub in Oslo for popular enlightment related to new science and an arena for lifelong learning and users production. Share the universe of literature and knowledge as a surprising, inspiring and flexible landscape for discovery and experiences. Establish rooms and services for relaxation, dialogue and contemplation in the framework of attractive secondary services and offers. Develop the library to become a hub for information on cultural activities and offers in Oslo as well as other relevant public information.
In change while changing! Strategic area 3 To be in constant mouvement to have an enthusiastic, flexible and efficient organization The library shall be an enthusiastic, flexible and efficient organization discovering new trends and needs in the international library sector as early as possible. We shall continuously measure our users satisfaction and listen to them. We shall monitor the development of media and technology and take action together with partners. We shall have a professional and service minded organization. Tid Our buildings and our technological platforms shall be recognizible and maintain big capacity for change and development. We shall promote and advertise the library s services and offers. Our organization shall be cost efficient with attractive commercial offers related to a library shop, cafes, restaurant and other relevant offers.
future rooms the building as a strategic tool
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The challenge is to balance: a) The building project s need to freeze details and establish a valid budget b)the library s need to develop a new concept without freezing to many details - and hereby getting a building that allows changing content in it s total lifespan.
The new library space is primarily shaped by: openness, lack of walls and spatial divisions easy accessible channels for technical infrastructure and introduction of new technology use of furniture and the media collection as functional spatial divisions and as scenograpy variation between social and active zones near the street and higher zones with calm, silence and contemplation.
The architects Marius Mowe and Einar Hagem
The building must be organized in a way that allow changes in the future according to changing needs, functions and development in technology. Thu building must allow a systematic access to books and sources combined with serendipity and new presentation techniques.
The building should have open, transparent and inviting areas that allow people to look into a dynamic space of culture, knowledge and learning.
The user s diversified needs shall prevail, not the organisation and distribution of the physical media collection.
The building should have a rational way of organizing logistics and the flow of visitors.
The building should have efficient technology allowing a sustainable economy and a healthy working environment.
evidence from the future a walk trough Oslo Public Library September 17, 2017
Hukommelse og bevissthet for et folk i bevegelse
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