A definition that appeared repeatedly from several sources refer to "The libraries of the 21st century (provide) a welcoming common space that encourages exploration, creation, and collaboration between students, teachers, and a broader community. (https://www.edutopia.org/ blog/21st-century-libraries-learning-commons-beth-holland) Sources on space design of the modern library include: (https://altamira.edu.co/), "School Libraries: The Heart of the 21st Century "(https://www.education.act.gov.au › assets › pdf_file), "NCCA Library Learning Commons" (https://newton.instructure. com › courses), and "21st Century Libraries: Changing from the Ground Up" (https://www.libraryjournal.com › story › tech nology)Early experiences. My first experience with the internet in libraries was during studies at Jochi Daigaku (Sophia University) in the late sixties. Working on this writeup makes me realize that library space design in those years was precursor to what we are seeing and expecting in today's libraries.

Source: Manila Times April 14, 2022 11:16 UTC