The provided maps illustrate how a library has changed from 1975 to the present day.
Overall, it is evident that although the library has remained unchanged in size, it has undergone a substantial transformation, with the addition of new facilities and improvements in infrastructure aimed at enhancing the reading and studying experience of its readers.
From the entrance, looking towards the left side of the maps, in 1975, the library mainly comprised a books and magazines area, bookshelves, and shared areas located in the area to the left of the library. However, over the following years, several modifications took place. For example, the books and magazines area on the top left-hand corner of the library in 1975 was demolished to make way for a computer section. Likewise, the small bookshelves in front of the books and magazines were also removed to make way for a coffee area. Additionally, the shared area has been relocated and expanded to the center, opposite its old position, which was exactly in front of the small bookshelves, and is now equipped with round and square desks. Meanwhile, the large bookshelves in the bottom left-hand corner of the library and the toilet next to them remained intact throughout the period.
Looking at the remaining parts of the two maps, the area to the right of the library is less changed. At the top right-hand corner, two new book sections to the left of the entrance that existed in 1975 have been modified, with one section replaced by a wheelchair ramp to improve accessibility. Meanwhile, the library desk area to the east of the library and the children’s books area behind the shared areas remained unchanged over the given period.