The two maps illustrate the transformation of the library. Overall, the library underwent a major extension, maintaining a few of its original services, while becoming more diverse and user-friendly. These changes include the introduction of a new door for disabled people, a new sofa, as well as new books.
In 1975, the library used to offer a few facilities. Access to the entrance was from the north, with a room for new books to the right of the entrance and magazines located on the other side of the entrance. There were bookshelves approximately in the middle of the map, below which was a study area, and librarians’ books were situated on the east side. In the center of the western side, a spacious bookshelf occupied the bottom left corner, whereas children’s books were positioned in the bottom right corner of the map. A toilet was placed between these two sections.
Since then, the library has experienced a considerable change in its layout. While the bookshelf, toilet, children’s books, librarians’ books, and entrance remained intact, the magazines were replaced by computers. There are now sofas and new books where bookshelves stood in 1975. The study area has been relocated to the east side. Other alterations include the construction of a new door for disabled people; tablets and a self-checking facility have been added.