{"product_id":"100-ideas-to-inspire-smart-spaces-and-creative-places-9780838947180","title":"100+ Ideas to Inspire Smart Spaces and Creative Places","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elisabeth Doucett\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Library \u0026amp; Information Science - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ideas in this book are all about helping your library building become a more exciting, interesting, experiential space where people are engaged and want to spend time. More time spent in the library increases the library's value and relevance to its users--and the more intriguing the space is, the more it helps draw in new patrons. Taking inspiration and examples from companies and non-profits outside the library world, this book's engaging ideas include \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e using \"biophilic design\" to bring nature into your library through gardens, plants, and greenery; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e transforming static spaces into \"Instagram bait\"; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e putting art installations in bathrooms; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e turning underutilized spaces like hallways and mezzanines into welcoming \"chill\" zones; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e creating pop-ups and other flexible spaces that change regularly; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e developing co-working spaces in libraries; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e preserving and promoting silent spaces; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e creating \"parklets\" from parking spaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Complete with lists of additional resources for discovering even more ideas, this book will help all kinds of libraries create innovative spaces that will delight their communities. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46418998624407,"sku":"9780838947180","price":4120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780838947180.webp?v=1769072835","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/100-ideas-to-inspire-smart-spaces-and-creative-places-9780838947180","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}