Dokk1: Co-creating as a new style of working in libraries
Abstract
The article presents Dokk1, a library in Aarhus, as an example of a modern hybrid library of new generation. The Dokk1 library is being co-created by its users, partners and stakeholders. It exemplifies an open and flexible space equipped with attractive technology that spurs library users to be part of the place. Due to the employment of new work methods based on project thinking the co-creation constitutes a part of the process of new services development and interior design as well as a new style of working for librarians. Dokk1 is a library for people, not for books. It is an example of a change in the development process of libraries, a shift of importance point from library holdings to citizens. In a citizens-oriented library co-creation occurs in various areas such as: 1) new work style, i.e. conversion into a project-based library, 2) open space that enables cooperation of citizens, partners and the library, 3) technology used in a way that shows that the library belongs to its users.References
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