2012年全美新地標(大學)圖書館

Library Journal 已連續多年評選出具模範性質的圖書館建築(New Landmark Libraries)，每一年所評選的對象不同，例如去年(2011)主要是以公共圖書館為主，選出前10名以及另10名佳作^[1]。

下面的投影片介紹了2011得獎圖書館及評選標準，同時也包括今年(2012)參訪一些圖書館的照片。去年得獎者的詳細介紹，請參閱延伸閱讀[1]。

今年(2012)的 New Landmark Libraries 則把焦點放到2007~2011年間新建或整修過的大學圖書館上面，共有5個得獎者及2名佳作^[2]。

得獎者：

1. Goucher Athenaeum, Goucher College, Baltimore.
2. Berkeley Law Library, University of California.
3. William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, Ohio State University, Columbus.
4. South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix.
5. Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Seattle University.

佳作2名：

• Science and Engineering Library, Columbia University, New York.
• University of Arizona Poetry Center, Tucson

2012年的評選標準與之前的大致相同：

1. Overall design and construction excellence. 整體設計與建築優越性
   Consider (a) appropriateness and quality of materials; (b) connections between interior and exterior spaces; (c) durability of building finishes and furnishings; (d) appropriateness of materials used given local circumstances; and (e) responses by stakeholders, community or beyond including recognition, additional funding, and/or symbolic significance.
2. Response to community context and constraints. 對社區影響因素的回應
   Consider (a) how stakeholders and staff input shaped the design; (b) any campus or neighborhood improvements such as pedestrian access; (c) any incorporation of multi-functional uses; (d) any creative solutions to local constraints; and (e) an appropriate physical setting.
3. Sustainability. 可持續性
   With regard to (a) site selection and development; (b) water efficiency; (c) energy use; (d) materials and resources used; (e) indoor environmental quality; and (f) ongoing education, outreach and operations.
4. Functionality. 功能性
   A new landmark library maximizes functionality in the delivery of library services. What design elements improve the service delivery, experience, and accessibility for students, faculty, community and staff?
5. Innovation. 創新性
   Landmark libraries respond to current and anticipated demographic, cultural and technological changes in innovative ways. Does the building test and prove the viability of new knowledge and assumptions?
6. Beauty and delight. 美悅性
   Judges looked for evidence of positive initial impressions, a “wow” factor that delights visitors and any local, state, or national recognition and how does this relate to the design? Is the initial impression and “wow” factor long lasting and why.

Library Journal 也從今年的得獎者中整理出10點新的趨勢，底下只列出標題，建議看原/全文以便了解其真義。

• Library as forum. 圖書館成為公共論壇
• Partner like never before. 大學圖書館嘗試不同的合作夥伴，如公共圖書館等
• Connect the campus. 圖書館位於校園交通要道，輕易連結校園各區域
• Light the box. 善用光線，不再灰矇矇
• Be pedestrian conscious. 善用(戶外)公共空間，讓行人也可以很方便使用
• Support the whole student. 支持全體學生
• Repurpose collection space. 館藏空間重新規畫
• Flex for uncertainty. 面對不確定性更具彈性
• Integrate IT. 與 IT 部門/人力的整合
• Gain by going Gold. 環保、綠建築，今年得獎及佳作中就有4個通過或等待通過 LEED(Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) 認證

延伸閱讀：
1. Library Journal － LJ’s New Landmark Libraries
2. Library Journal － New Landmark Libraries 2012: Academic Library Winners and Honorable Mentions