Published Paper Details:

A significant shift in learning pattern from traditional book learning environment to digital collaborative learning environment has been observed in 21st century. The convenience use of technology for learning and changing reading habit of people has made the perception of traditional public libraries outdated, also the shift in educational model from rote learning to an experimental and collaborative model, had invited flexible spaces in the learning environment. Considering those changes few successful model libraries have transformed by incorporating current technology using a flexible learning environment and still serving as an asset promoting lifelong learning experience to society. This paper will discuss the evolution of library spaces over years and explore the current successful model in library design with case studies, and helps to find different space that can be tailored with traditional Library design to make it sustain as a hub for learning. The research also highlights the need to design based on five zone spatial framework, merging of compatible spaces and adaption of multiuse space design. Also brings out the challenge faced in terms of architectural components and recommends architectural framework for modern Indian library design. This paper contributes to the disclosure on Library updation and offers insight to architects and others to design modern library through five zone and multiuse space design.