@article{Tseng.2008,
  abstract = {Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the planning and architectural design features, and the post--occupancy evaluation (POE) of the Beitou Branch Library in the Taipei Public Library System. This paper also proposes possible solutions in response to the public's suggestions for improvements.

Design/methodology/approach

A library--user survey was employed to appraise the functioning of the Beitou Branch Library by the general public. The questionnaire for this survey was divided into three parts: background information of patrons; patrons' use of the Beitou Branch Library; and patrons' opinions on the facilities of the Beitou Branch Library. The 511 valid returned patron questionnaires were numbered and processed by means of Microsoft Excel statistical analysis. Chi--square testing, ANOVA and Pearson T--test were then used to analyze the relevant data and statistics.

Findings

The findings from the Beitou Branch Library survey are as follows: its innovative design and unique architecture and furniture has created a trend for new design concepts in Taiwan; it increases the number of library visits; it increases the visibility of the library and changes the stereotype of the library in the public's mind; it embodies the principles of ecological education and has become a multi--faceted learning center; it has gained the support of local residents and professional experts; it has generated corporate sponsorship of green library buildings; and the average numbers and distribution of frequency indicate that, other than ``convenient parking'' and ``number of computers in the computer area'', patrons were generally satisfied with the library's facilities, with all other categories receiving an average rating of 3.5 or greater.},
  added-at = {2019-11-06T19:24:26.000+0100},
  author = {Tseng, Shu-hsien},
  doi = {10.1108/03074800810888159},
  interhash = {c5fe0346ad7ae6d7a2b47e599a2d3de1},
  intrahash = {049bf8ec2455c43c67fb8b30f0890567},
  issn = {0307-4803},
  journal = {New Library World},
  tag = {greenbib},
  language = {en},
  keywords = {Libraries; Library buildings; Library users; Public libraries; Survey; Taiwan},
  number = {7/8},
  pages = {321-336},
  timestamp = {2019-11-06T19:26:50.000+0100},
  title = {Green library design and evaluation: The Taipei Public Library, Taiwan},
  volume = 109,
  year = 2008
}