The diagrams illustrate the layout of a library’s ground floor in 2001 alongside the changes made following its redevelopment in 2009.
Overall, the library underwent significant changes between 2001 and 2009, becoming more accommodating and functional. Notable additions included new dedicated areas and a greater variety of sections, while the seating arrangement was reorganised.
One of the major changes is the addition of a wider range of sections. The library expanded from only holding self-help and history in 2001 to accomodating a kitchen, economics, and law alongside previous sections. In addition, the fiction section was relocated to the west and became significantly smaller compared to its size in 2001.
Another consderable change is the tables. The arrangement of the tables changed from being placed individually to being held in groups. Additional tables were also added in place of the fiction section. Other accomodations, such as the librarian’s desk, computers, films & DVDs stayed in place.
