Both the libraries I have visited so far (Murdoch and Curtin) are splitting up their study spaces into different kinds of space, as we are at Newcastle. At Curtin, they have separated a silent space from the rest of the floor by glass partitions – what I liked about it was all the quotes relating to silence etched into the glass.
I also liked their Lounge@YourLibrary concept – the photo isn’t very good, but it gives a general idea.
Comment from Rick
I like the lounge @ your library concept, too. I went to Michigan State for one year, and the library had a cafe lounge and I definitely spent a lot of time in there. Mostly looking for women to pick up, but still.
Hi, by the way. 🙂 My name is Rick, and a few weeks ago I started up a blog about books and bookstores. I plan to do some stuff on libraries, but more on bookstores. Still, I think a lot of your readers might be interested. Would you consider putting up a link?
Here are some recent posts:
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/cleverboy/2010/mar/01/how-strangers-react-when-i-advise-them-book-choice/
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/cleverboy/2010/mar/15/how-look-smart-about-10/
-Rick