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Public Libraries and Flexible Planning: Istanbul Public Libraries Case Gül Yücel * [*] Asst. Prof., Istanbul Gelişim University, Engineering and Architectural Faculty, Department of Architecture, Istanbul. 25-27 January 2017 Tempere, FINLAND

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Page 1: Gül Yücel - Public Libraries and Flexible Planning: Istanbul Public Libraries Case - BOBCATSSS 2017

Public Libraries and

Flexible Planning:

Istanbul Public

Libraries Case

Gül Yücel*

[*] Asst. Prof., Istanbul Gelişim University,

Engineering and Architectural Faculty,

Department of Architecture, Istanbul.

25-27 January 2017

Tempere, FINLAND

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public library

architectural design

case study

conclusion

Design criteria, flexibility

planning

Istanbul public libraries case

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•Physical sufficiency,

rich and qualified

inventory and good

serving are the main

elements of the

public library.

•The library design

depends on local

characteristics such

as demographic,

cultural and

economic aspects.

Public libraries are the core of community,

Kartal Public Library, İstanbul

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For library planning;

•function,

•size,

•designated space,

•design features,

•accessible shelving,

•sign-posting,

•ambiance of the

library,

•electronic and

audiovisual equipment,

•safety and parking

are important issues

The profile of the public library users may change according to

the settlement characteristics.

Üsküdar, Şemsipaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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Due to the

demographic changes

in community, new

requirements are

needed in the libraries

for adaptation, such as

additional services

area.

Some service areas

may be out of use

because of

demographic changes

in the community also.

Settlement population data is not enough information solely

about community profile for library designing.

Kadıköy Aziz Berker Public Library, İstanbul

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During the

construction of a new

library, knowing the

community specifics,

the library users’

needs, the role of

library in the

community, the library

inventory, the

librarian-user

interactions, relations

with other institutions

and NGOs are factors

which affect the

planning.

The role of library in the community is key issue

Gaziosmanpaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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Basic library building standards

IFLA basic library

building standards:

The recommended size

of a design area is 300-

500 to 2200-3300

square meters,

depending on settlement

population (5.000-

50.000).

Population limits can be

exceeded especially in

large cities.

Settlement population

data is not enough

information solely about

community profile for

library designing.

Avcılar Public Library, İstanbul

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Evauation of existing libraries for new library design

The checklist prepared by IFLA for evaluation of existing libraries

for new library design, includes general information, building and

services issues.

General information: section facts and figures, location,

accessibility, sustainability, safety and security and flexibility

Buildings: Entrance area, materials, flooring, ceilings, acoustics,

openings, lighting, furniture, heating, ventilation and air

conditioning, installations fed through a wiring system, data, and

issues to do with sanitary areas

Services: service areas, shelving, user areas, children’s area,

young adults, staff areas, automation, and maintenance issues.

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According to IFLA (2013), the flexibility assessment

includes questions such as:

1. Are spaces flexible enough to allow for change?

2. Does the building allow you to provide a variety of

services?

3. Is it possible to extend the building at a future date?

4. Is it possible to use some areas of the library outside

of normal opening hours for other activities (multi-

purpose halls, classrooms, etc.)?

5. Are there external areas pertaining to the library? If

this is the case, is it possible to enter them without

going through access control (electronic alarm

system)?

Evauation of existing libraries for new library design

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•Most of the questions

are related with physical

changing capacity of

libraries.

• Existing open area is

important for expanding

the library in the future.

•The location of the

library is also important.

Even if it is located at the

center of the settlement,

there should be enough

expanding space or

open civic areas for

activities.

Evauation of existing libraries for new library design

Üsküdar, Şemsipaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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(www.ibb.gov.tr)

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries & Flexible Planning

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•The study is based on the assessment of existing public

libraries in Istanbul which are subject to the rules of the

Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of

Libraries and Publications.

•Methodology of the study is to review the related literature,

assessment of existing public libraries and asses the

interviews was held with the public libraries managers.

•In total, 13 libraries of 35 libraries are examined.

•The study was carried out in parallel with the accessibility

and vulnerability research of existing public libraries which

was held August-December period of year 2015.

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

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Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

•Flexible planning parameters are evaluated on the existing

public libraries in Istanbul.

•Though the flexibility parameters are referenced from IFLA

samples, some local specifications are also taken into account.

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There are 1130 public

libraries subject to the

rules of the Ministry of

Culture and Tourism,

General Directorate of

Libraries and

Publications of the

country.

Today, public libraries

serve more than 23

million users, however

only around 1,3 million

of those are registered

members in Turkey.

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

Kadıköy Aziz Berker Public Library, İstanbul

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Most of public library

buildings give services

in their original

building, which are not

designed as libraries.

Only a small part of

them is designed as a

library.

It is necessary to

examine existing

public libraries and

evaluate them together

with usage profiles and

to determine priority

issues in library

design.

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

Gaziosmanpaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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•During the interview with library

managers, changing conditions,

physical conditions and flexibility

problems are discussed as well as

the solution suggestions are

discussed during the interview.

•Main problem is insufficient

physical conditions and restrictions.

•Big part of libraries do not have

open plan and does not have

expanding areas or open areas.

•Physical changes or adding new

annexes are restricted or it is

impossible due to the conservation

criteria’s in historical buildings.

•Rapid changes in user profile are

another problem to respond the new

needs of the users.

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

Üsküdar, Şemsipaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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•Most of the public libraries are within the multi functional

buildings such as they are either within cultural centers, theaters,

youth centers, official institutions or within private offices.

•Parallel functions within the buildings affects the libraries

positively, such as if they are located within the cultural centers

or institutions.

•If the case is sharing, most examples are placed in the upper

floors of buildings.

•Even if they are invested or allocated buildings, public libraries

should be prepared and strengthened for the natural disasters.

Case study/ Istanbul Public Libraries

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•Planning except the

basic service areas in

public libraries should

be flexible enough to

meet the needs in

during using period.

•Historical building

using process, new

library program or

special program

should be progressed

for historical buildings.

•Standard and/or

typical library projects

are not suitable for

every plot when it is

considered the needs

of the community and

users.

Flexible planning, special program for historical building,

location

Üsküdar, Selimiye Public Library, İstanbul

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•Updating and

upgrading the

public libraries to

meet the

contemporary

needs of today’s

world will support

access to the

information,

exchange

information and

also creates

opportunities of

studying together.

Public library is informal learning place also, even though we

are in digital era.

Gaziosmanpaşa Public Library, İstanbul

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•The location of

public libraries

within the

communities affects

the use and the

users. It should be

implemented within

the town planning

and policies and

also their locations

must support the

spatial planning of

the country to

strength the social

ties within the

community.

The location of public libraries within the communities affects

the use and the users.

Maltepe Public Library, İstanbul

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