It seems like the Dutch-language library of Brussels tries hard to serve their patrons as well as possible.
The temporary building is not very nice looking, but it has features to make it easy for patrons to find what they need, which is extra important as everyone is new to the building's layout. It is also not as cramped as it could have been if the library had tried to put all of the materials in there, instead of putting some in storage.
The plans for the new library look great, so now we'll have to just wait and see... maybe late November 2011 might be a good time to try to attend a conference in Brussels! Time to start dropping hints to your boss... or to start saving money. Brussels is a pretty neat city to visit too, and can easily be combined with trips to Paris, Amsterdam, etc.
Although libraries are basically the same everywhere, they're different in many ways too!
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What a great project and so nice to see reporting from outside the US. I was unable to view the videos (probably due to my low-tech abilities), but the pictures are wonderful. In particular I thought the party idea was wonderful. Get everyone behind the project and celebrate the library - outside the library of course.
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