Given the two maps outline the changes that have taken place following the development of a central library compared to its 20 years ago.
Overall, it is clear that the library has undergone a dramatic transformation that can provide a wider range of facilities for the user with greater versatility.
In the past, it can be seen that there is an entrance located in the south with the tables and chairs opposite it. A reading room was placed to the right of the entrance contributing to newspaper and magazines, while there was a enquiry desk access to return books and ticket services to the left side of entrance. In the central area was provided for adult about fiction or non-fiction books. Besides, the part of CDs, videos, computer games and children’s books were put up at the northwest and the northeast corner respectively.
At present, a computer room can be found at the right hand of the entrance, which next to the reference books region. Directly across from the computer room, a cafe is constructed and there is a big section divided into adult fiction books, information desk and self-service machines. Moreover, it is noticeable that the northwest section for storytelling events and children’s fiction publications is expanded and two of sofas are added. On the opposite side,the original children’s books was be removed and replaced by a lecture room in the northeastern.