The library of Rangsit University (a private university in north Bangkok) is the Thai academic library participant in this project. The library has done impressive things--such as receiving the 2020 IFLA Green Library Award for their multi-approach efforts at conservation and green sustainability. Top: outside the library entrance, and the library's IFLA award, and a display of recycled plastics into daily items (cupholder, purse, etc.) Bottom: the library's very popular self-checkout machine, and meeting with Library director Dr. Malivan Praditteera. She and her staff are the Thailand academic Library participants in this project.
The Bangkok City Public Library, a network of 35 branch libraries throughout the city, is the Thai public library participant in this project. The Central Library is the crown jewel: constructed in 2017 using existing architecture of an historic art-deco government building, it is an amazing fusion of historic-on-the-outside and modern/artistic-on-the-inside. Top: outside the library with a delegation of the Library's officers, including the Director of the entire Bangkok City Public Library network (center) and the spacious interior with natural lighting. Bottom: an ornate crystal chandelier cascades down the open space between the library's 3 floors, and having fun in a reading nook of the Children's Library.
The Samsen Wittayalai School Library is the Thai school library participant in this project. This public school in Bangkok is famous for its generous alumni support, and that includes the library. It was recently renovated to include group learning rooms, multimedia zones, computer support staffing, and more. Top left: entrance of the library. Top right: the computing & multimedia zones. Middle left: a view of the library seating area. Middle right: book shelves and the decorative interior design (tree theme). Bottom left: a library instruction room designed like a hotel ballroom(!) Bottom right: standing by the school's front entrance sign.
