Today I visited the Toronto Reference Library, the largest reference library in Canada. It is a beautiful library, with a wonderful light and open environment. The library is in the final stages of a major refurbishment. The refurbishment was designed by the son of the original architect of the building, Raymond Moriyama. The key element of this building is the central atrium that spans all five floors
Other interesting features include: water features that help to bring in nature and also help with any noise issues; a wall of television screens, which have directional speakers in domes that hang from the ceiling (to hear the screen you stand under a dome); a wonderful huge space on the ground floor , that can be easily cleared for programs .
The reference library has an access librarian that co-ordinates accessible services within the library and also provide disability awareness for staff.
Other interesting features include: water features that help to bring in nature and also help with any noise issues; a wall of television screens, which have directional speakers in domes that hang from the ceiling (to hear the screen you stand under a dome); a wonderful huge space on the ground floor , that can be easily cleared for programs .
The reference library has an access librarian that co-ordinates accessible services within the library and also provide disability awareness for staff.
I am visiting several branches over the week to learn more about the services they provide to children.