Author: strycharz

While it was similar to most of our public libraries, I thought Namsan had some really nice programs, including a very interesting-sounding one called “Bibliotherapy”.? I love the idea of books as therapeutic and wish I could have understood a little bit more about how it worked, but unfortunately the language barrier was a little more challenging than usual on this visit.??… Read the rest

Like the National Library, Yonsei was a study in technology and innovation. (Also like at the National library, I would have stayed if I could!? Luckily, we were granted temporary library cards so I spent an entire afternoon just wandering around and admiring the virtual fish pond, below).… Read the rest

My first thought on this library is “what a wonderful place!”.? I don’t have children but I think I would enjoy spending time there myself.

As with the other two libraries, I’m again noticing the amount of planning that goes into every detail (it’s really starting to become a theme).… Read the rest

This library was truly exceptional. I almost wish we had saved it for last as I suspect others (Yonsei being the exception) will likely pale in comparison.?? I can’t convey how impressed I was with the entire library.? The new digital library was incredible to say the least and the estimated $12 billion price tag almost seems like a bargain.… Read the rest