public library buildings in sri lanka : an assessment
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PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN SRI LANKA : SRI LANKA : An ASSESSMENTAn ASSESSMENT
ByBy
J.A.AmaraweeraJ.A.Amaraweera
Librarian Librarian
Buddhist & Pali University of Sri LankaBuddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka
Public Libraries in Admin. Dist. of Sri LankaPublic Libraries in Admin. Dist. of Sri LankaDistrict No. of Libraries
Galle 69
Kurunegala 123
Colombo 62
Gampaha 78
Kalutara 57
Kandy 103
Badulla 39
Jaffna 60
Anuradhapura 37
Polonnaruwa 18
Trincomale 32
Matale 42
Matara 42
District No. of Libraries
Ratnapura 58
Nuwaraeliya 49
Ampara 56
Batticaloa 49
Hambantota 47
Kegalle 31
Mannar 20
Kilinochchi 10
Monaragala 25
Mullaitive 13
Puttalam 56
Vavuniya 26
Source: NLSDB Database
Public Libraries in Admin. Dist. of Sri LankaPublic Libraries in Admin. Dist. of Sri Lanka
69
123
62
78103
60
3732
42
56
49
47
25
56
26
First Public Library in Sri LankaFirst Public Library in Sri Lanka
• “first Public Library” Colombo Library Estd. In 1813
• Pettah Library Estd. In 1829
• Both libraries amalgamated to form Colombo Public Library in 1925 Its founder Librarian – Mr. S.C.Blok
Jaffna Public LibraryJaffna Public Library
• Burnt Jaffna Pub. Lib. Rebuilt Jaffna Pub. Lib.
• Jaffna Public Library Estd. In Aug. 1st, 1934• Reopened in a new premises in 1941• Destroyed in 1st June, 1981• Start rebuilding – 2002• Reopened reconstructed JPL – 1st June 2007
Some drawbacks of existing Pub Lib BuildingsSome drawbacks of existing Pub Lib Buildings
• Non-compliance with accepted Lib. Building Standards• Haphazardly conversion of existing buildings to PLs• Unsuitable buildings converted to PLs• Negligence of environmental factors• Minimum considerations of Biological factors• Non-compliance with Physical factors• Unsuitable & undesirable Stack spaces and working areas• Accessibility to the location & buildings not given much
consideration• Difficulties pertaining to maintenance • External & Internal appearances not upto satisfaction• Security & Supervision difficulties
Design criteria for Pub. Lib. Buildings Design criteria for Pub. Lib. Buildings
• Image & Identity of the PL Building• Flexibility/Expandability• Functionality• Ecological sustainability• Smart technology• Environmental control• Assets management• Compliances with Standards
Design criteria for Pub. Lib. Buildings -2Design criteria for Pub. Lib. Buildings -2
• Squire footage
• Occupancy by Public (Readers) & Staff
• Types & volume of Collections
• Important spatial relations to other areas
• Energy efficiency & Staff efficiency
• Lighting, Acoustics, Power needs (electrical)
• Communication & ICT needs
• Security
• Visual Supervision (=Birds-eye view Supervision)
• Disaster & hazards prevention measures
Some PLs in the IslandSome PLs in the Island
• Colombo Public Library
• Kandy D.S. Senanayake
Memorial Public Library
Some PLs in the IslandSome PLs in the Island
• Baddegama Pub. Library
• Interior (Charging Counter) of Galle Public Library
Some PLs in the IslandSome PLs in the Island
• Kattankudy Public Library
• Hambantota Public Library
(after Tsunami attack)
Pub. Lib. StandardsPub. Lib. Standards
NLSDB Standards available only for Small PLs & medium size PLs.
Municipal or Local Governmental PL Standards are not available; hence only Standards for Public Buildings can be used
Needs for revision, update and redesign exsisting PL Standards with the collaboration of related Institutions
Some UNESCO or Regional standards regarding the PL buildings have to be adopted with relevant modifications
Collaboration & Sharing of expertiseCollaboration & Sharing of expertise
• Sharing expert knowledge on the topic from local
institutions
• Sharing expertise from foreign institutions
• Collaboration with Governmental organisations
• Collaboration with Non-governmental organisations
• Collaboration with foreign organisations
• Formation of action committees & task forces
• Educating and motivating officials; Govt, Provincial & Local Govt. re: effective and conducive Lib. building projects