In November 2014 the new main library of the Kaohsiung Public Library will be completed. It is designed to be “a conducive reading environment amongst books and trees,” emphasizing the desire to break down people’s traditional image of public libraries and transform it into a green book, a free library, a cultural landmark, a friendly environment, and an excellent place for reading. This innovative thinking and use of space coincides with the popular “flipped classroom” concept. As such, this forum has been named “The Flipped Libraries.” We invite public libraries that have made innovative strides in space design and service planning from the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia to join us in southern Taiwan, with the hope that through sharing experiences and benchmark learning the library sector in Taiwan can achieve continued and quality development.
- Time: November 13 (Thur.) 1:30 pm-November 15 (Sat.) 12:30pm
- Organizers: Bureau of Cultural Affairs Kaohsiung City Government
- Co-organizers: National Central Library
- Event Organizers: Kaohsiung Public Library
- Intended Participants: library and information science scholars and professionals, general public
- Number of Participants: 450 people per session(open 340 people to general public per session)
- Location: 8F, Ji Hui Auditorium, main library of the Kaohsiung Public Library
- Session I: Flipped Ideas: Discover a Brand New Library Concept
- November 13th (Thursday) 13:30-17:00
- Session II: Flipped Space: Creating and Establishing New Library Aesthetics
- November 14th (Friday) 9:00-12:00
- Session III: Flipped Images: Exploring and Seeking New Library Values
- November 14th (Friday) 13:30-16:30
- Session IV: Flipped Kaohsiung: A Library Creating a City's Sense of Happiness
- November 15th (Saturday) 9:00-12:30
Ovid J.L.Tseng
Ha,Jin Cheol
Tseng Shu-Hsien
Shih Che
Pertti Vakkari
Ramiro Salazar
Martin Berendse
Sharan Harvey
Dr. Tatsanai Wongpisethkul
