Library project

 

Library Project in Tripoli - Lebanon

Done By: Eng. Mona El Kass

Email: mona.elkass@gmail.com

    Research:

·         Get more information from El Mina Municipality to know about their experience in the “Library construction” (benefits, cost, results).

·         Go to known libraries in Tripoli like “Al-Kindi”, “Al-Shawa”, and “Al-Safadi” to take advantage of the book resources and the tasks required to run the library.

·         Discuss this project with known associations in Tripoli and ask them if they have a place in their buildings to construct or design the library in it.

      The study:

·         Why? The advantages:

□  It helps to develop the culture that is an essential factor in the development of the town economically and socially (example from El-Mina municipality / depending on a study).

□  It encourages reading because it allows books to be borrowed instead of buying them with high prices.

□  The public library is the house of scientific research because it contains important books.

□  Helps to create a community and provides a safe and quiet place to spend time. 

         Location:

            Find a suitable place:

·         Old high school (hall / last floor).

·         Restoration of an old building.

·         Any School in the surrounding.

·         An association building (one of the best solutions).

         The plan:

·         Cost:

□      Equipping: shelves, computers, tables and chairs, shelves, air-conditioning, plumbing …

□      workers? (Volunteers can be used: a scout, or a general)

□      book sources? (It is possible to benefit from gifts and donations)

·         Financing:

□      Donations?

□      Municipal Fund?

        Suggestions for the shape of the library

·        The small size:

□      Area 5*3 m

□      1 table (0.7*1.3) m, with 4 chairs.

□      1 table (0.7*0.7) m with 1 computer and 1 chair.

□      A closet (1*0.6) m.

□      2 closets (1*0.6) m each, containing staging from both side.

□      A table (0.7*1) m with 1 chair, 1 computer and 1 phone for the responsible of the library, and a bin.

Figure 1 (a): Small size library 3d view.

Figure 1 (b): Small size library plan view.

 

                                    ·    The medium size:

            □      Area 7*6 m

            □      4 tables (0.7*1.3) m each, with 4 chairs for each table.

            □      1 table (0.65*3.75) m with 4 computers and 4 chairs.

            □      A closet (1*0.6) m.

            □      A closet (0.6*2) m containing staging from 1 side.

            □      3 closets (3.2*1) m each containing staging from both sides.

            □      A table (1.5*0.75) m with 1 chair, 1 computer and 1 phone for the responsible of the               library, and a bin.

Figure 2: (a): Medium size library plan view.

Figure 2 (b): Medium size library 3d view.

                           ·   The big size:

        □      Area 10*11 m

        □      4 tables (0.7*6) m each, with 22 chairs for each table.

        □      1 table (7*0.6) m with 6 computers and 6 chairs.

        □      A closet (1.2*0.65) m.

        □      A closet (0.6*8.2) m containing staging from 1 side.

        □      7 closets (3*1) m each containing staging from both sides.

        □      A table (1*5) m with 2 chairs, 2 computers and 2 phones for the responsible of the library.

Figure 3 (a): Big size library plan view.

Figure 3 (b): Big size library 3d view.