Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library

Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library

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Main Author: OConnell, David Michael
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
Architecture
public library system
information technology
emergent design
social libraries
Public Library of Cincinnati
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1242834118
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin12428341182021-08-03T06:13:23Z Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library OConnell, David Michael Architecture public library system information technology emergent design social libraries Public Library of Cincinnati Technology and information play a critical role in society today. The public library systems in the United States, formerly the centers of information and learning for many communities, have fallen behind in these areas due to an outdated methodology that is incompatible with the ever accelerating rate of technological advancement. New ways of interacting with information such as the Internet, wireless communication, and digital media have been forced into a 20th century model of information storage and interaction that does little to benefit either the libraries or the content itself. Rather than treating all media the same, the history of libraries and information technology must be used as a guide to inform how the contemporary library integrates the three topics of space, technology, and information. Through an exploration of the relationships of virtual information space and architectural space, this thesis proposes a radical intervention into the public library in order to transform it into a place focused on technology, learning, and enriched social interactions with information. 2009-07-14 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1242834118 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1242834118 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center.
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topic Architecture
public library system
information technology
emergent design
social libraries
Public Library of Cincinnati
spellingShingle Architecture
public library system
information technology
emergent design
social libraries
Public Library of Cincinnati
OConnell, David Michael
Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library
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title_short Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library
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title_fullStr Information Convergence: Technological Space in the 21st Century Library
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