Professional paper
The Architecture and Space of the Vinkovci City Library and Reading Room as an Important Development Factor
Vedrana Lugić
; Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Vinkovci, Vinkovci, Hrvatska
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Tihomir Marojević
; Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Vinkovci, Vinkovci, Hrvatska
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that infrastructure, technical and technological solutions, along with expertise and creativity, are fundamental prerequisites for achieving the mission of a library.
Approach/methodology/design. The paper connects the fields of construction and architecture with the library profession through cause-and-effect relationships. The spatial layout, which is a result of the collaboration between architects and librarians, is logically interpreted. Service usage in the new premises is statistically monitored and compared to data on service usage in the old library building.
Findings. The central part of the paper connects technical and construction solutions with library needs, creating a synergy between expertise and functionality. The result of this relationship is a building that tells a professional library story while reflecting elements of Vinkovci’s identity
Practical implications. This paper is applicable to all cultural institutions planning long-term infrastructure projects. It offers examples of spatial, technical, and organizational solutions that have proven successful at the Vinkovci City Library.
Social implications. The social dimension of this work can be viewed in two ways. From a professional perspective, it introduces innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of the library profession. More importantly, the synergy between the construction and library professions has resulted in a library that serves as a foundation for the cultural and urban development of Vinkovci.
Originality/value. The originality of this work is reflected in the presentation of new technological and organizational solutions that have significantly improved the operation of the Vinkovci City Library and Reading Room. These solutions are the result of collaboration among experts from various fields – civil engineering and architecture, library science, and electrical engineering.
Keywords
Vinkovci City Library; users; new building; organization; technology
Hrčak ID:
334262
URI
Publication date:
5.8.2025.
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