Thursday, August 18, 2005

The public library of Tonsberg and Notteroy have an added dimension to the concept of libraries as cultural heritage institutions.  Built in 1992 around the ruins of St. Olav's Monastery this library has a dramatic roof, exterior and interior.  In the photo shown here the self-reflective glass exterior is reflecting the building across the street.  Tonsberg is south of Oslo. comment []8:17:15 PM     On three of the many conference nights at IFLA there's been a reception organized as a social/cultural event. On Monday was the opening of the Oslo National Library.  On Tuesday evening the reception was at the Norskfolkemuseum - Oslo's open air museum of Norwegian history which set the trend for open air museums.  No pictures.  I took the camera but forgot the memory stick - so technology (not the user!) fails again (why don't most digital cameras include at least a min. reserve storage?).    Wednesday evening at IFLA was a choice of receptions - delegates could choose to attend the Mayor's reception at Town Hall, or receptions at the Public Library or Oslo Universitet Bibliotek - Blindern campus. Shouldn't be a surprise that I visited the Oslo U Bibliotek and here's a few pictures of it.  This library was built in the 1980s and marked the separation of the National Library from the University.  Awesome design and furnishings - lots of light with lovely, warm woods and marble.  Oslo U used to be downtown and the campus at Blindern was built in the 1960s or 70s.  comment []8:21:10 AM

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