http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/07/marketing/libraries-partner-with-local-airports/
The article looks at a whole pile of different library options being rolled out in airports around the world - from mobile device friendly downloads via onsite libraries being trialed across America, to this one at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam, that's an actual hard copy book library, which, while it doesn't circulate, offers a range of goodies for people hanging around waiting for flights.
It makes so much sense for airports to have libraries! Here in Manila, we can certainly use that. A lot of people just stare into nothing, waiting for their flight.
ReplyDeleteSorry - late response Peter...
DeleteYou're right - although, what I see most of is people staring into their smartphones - I guess some of them might be reading books on them (ouch for the eyes) but the peacefulness of an actual library space in the hustle of an airport would be wonderful!
Wow what a cool concept and now that Amsterdam is a major transit point I can see that this will be a useful resource. I wonder how many languages they cater to.
ReplyDeleteHi Arabella!!
DeleteI don't know - the article didn't say. It's a brilliant idea though! It's all the variations on the concept that intrigued me too - from the Amsterdam set up to the ones in other airports with downloadable books... Good stuff.