by Eric Franklin on November 17, 2009
Kevin Sharpe details the shift in libraries from a quiet place of study to a rowdy social space over on Times Higher Education. Needless to say, he is not a fan of the changes.
At a time when student learning has never been more important, we need to restore the library to its vital role as [...]
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by Eric Franklin on December 10, 2008
The grandest and most stunning reading hall (Prunksaal actually translates as “Splendor Hall”) I have personally laid eyes upon, the Prunksaal in the Austrian National Library is well worth your visit if you’re of the “art and literature” persuasion. Compared to the other libraries we saw on this trip, the best thing about this hall [...]
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