1. Nature Exploration Laboratory: An Extension of a Zoo Library Holly Birk LIS 654-03 April 9, 2014

2. Need & Concept  Zoos evolved from centers of amusement and entertainment to centers of education and conservation  Zoo libraries need to evolve and embrace modern initiatives in order to better engage zoo visitors  Traditional zoo library typically supports research needs of curators and zookeepers  Proposal is for extension of traditional zoo library to provide interactive and educational experiences for zoo visitors

3. User Community  Elementary and middle school children visiting the zoo and interested in learning about natural sciences  School field trip groups, summer camp groups, scout groups, and 4-H club groups  Families with young children interested in family programming activities offered at the zoo  Potential partnerships with local schools, other zoos and aquariums, and youth groups

4. Space Design  New building attached to existing zoo library  Green architecture with energy-saving design, rain garden, indoor plants, and built with recycled materials  Large, efficient windows and skylight with ultraviolet filtering for more natural light  Outdoor garden for educational purposes  Nature-inspired furniture and wall décor  Demonstration room for labs, classes, speakers, and animal visits

5. Space Inspirations

6. Technology Design  Tabletop computers providing interactive access to animal information guides and zoo library catalog  Large touchscreen video wall displaying educational videos, quizzes, and games for multiple users  Interactive led map allowing user to view animal ranges, biomes, and climate trends  Sound-isolated listening pods providing space for user to experience audio and visual media collection of zoo animals  GPS-enabled, zoo member mobile app that provides enhanced information on zoo exhibits and animals and ties in with zoo library catalog

7. Technology Inspirations

8. Nature Exploration Laboratory

9. IMAGES & Inspiration Sources Slide 1: http://infotech4you.com/?p=2197 Slide 2: http://theboweryboys.blogspot.com/2011/08/coney-island-unveils-new-alternative-to.html http://www.zoochat.com/622/quarters-conservation-new-2011-a-243586/ http://tinyteds.blogspot.com/2011/08/zoo-adventure.html Slide 3: Bjõrk, Christina, and Lena Anderson (Illustrator). Linnea’s Almanac. Stockholm: R & S Books, 1982. Print. http://everydayadventure11.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-reasons-why-reading-is-important- for.html Slide 5: Fox, B. (2010, Fall). Librarians’ Picks [Supplemental material]. Library Journal. http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/96000/new-childrens-library-offers-much- potential-for-little-rock-quality-of-life-winner-20000?page=all http://www.nl.sg/NLWEB.portal?_cn_nodePath=NL/VisitUs/NLSBuilding&_nfpb=true&_cn _bookLevel=1&_cn_bookTitle1=Visit+Us&_pageLabel=NL_CMSPage1&_cn_pageTitle=N LS+Building http://www.minnpost.com/books/2011/04/bigger-better-more-beautiful-renovated- nokomis-library-reopens-april-30 Slide 7: http://libguides.nybg.org/raingardens http://jpbloggerfan.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/library-books-an-endangered-species/ http://www.airlinetrends.com/2010/02/25/jcdecaux-microsoft-surface-heathrow/ http://strategy.directimages.com/blog/bid/301276/NAB-2013-Report-on-Video-Production- Trends http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/10/worlds-first-stick-in-led-maps.html http://macaulaylibrary.org/search?taxon=Otariidae&taxon_id=10530468&taxon_rank_id=5 5&tab=video http://www.zoo.org/app#.U0D8GFf2-f8 Images used in Nature Exploration Laboratory rendering: http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-plant-potted/655381 http://www.ecvv.com/product/3922426.html http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/tree-topiary-sketchup-3d-3ds/653655 http://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/architectural-interior/other/photorealistic-room http://www.formfonts.com/3D-Model/1/12763/1/life-forms/h30-plants/potted-ficus-config/ http://www.pcworld.com/product/1253359/ideacentre-horizon-cart.html http://www.bibliocad.com/library/modern-chair-3d_32699 http://charactercollective.com/products/3d-child-cc12-0800 http://doorstoreandwindows.com/doors/ http://www.windowbox.com/window-boxes-planters.html http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v1/633893920/Hotel_Atrium_Glass_Skylight_Design.jpg http://susybee.com/gallery/animals/ http://susybee.com/ Demonstration Room inspired by: A.V. Symington Storytime Room at Rust Library Green architecture inspired by: National Library in Singapore and Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library Animal information guides inspired by: the Luesther T. Mertz Library at The New York Botanical Garden Tabletop computers and video wall inspired by: The James B. Hunt Library at North Carolina State University Listening pods inspired by: Delft Public Library Audio and visual media collection of animals inspired by: Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Zoo mobile app inspired by: Woodland Park Zoo