Thesis for the Degree of Bachelor in Architecture

A PROPOSAL FOR THESIS ON

LUMBINI PUBLIC LIBRARY

Submitted by:
MADHU BHANDARI
(18010056)

Submitted to:
AR. NIRUPA GURUNG

Department of Architecture
Pokhara Engineering College
School of Engineering
Faculty of Science and Technology
Pokhara University
Phirke, Pokhara, Nepal

Date
2023-02-08
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 4

1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Public Library .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Statement of Problem ....................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Research questions ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Research objectives .......................................................................................................... 6

1.6 Significance of the study.................................................................................................. 6

1.7 Limitation of the study ..................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE STUDY ..................................................................................... 6

2.1 Design requirements ........................................................................................................ 7

3. METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................ 7

3.1 Site and Location Information ......................................................................................... 9

3.2 Case Study ....................................................................................................................... 9
References ................................................................................................................................ 10

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 List of figures

Figure 3-1: Methodology ...................................................................................................... 8

Figure 3-2 : Location map of the site .................................................................................... 9

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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
A library is a building or a room containing collections of books, manuscripts, published
materials for use or as reference serving to a defined community. The word library derives
from the Latin liber, ‘book,’ whereas a Latinized Greek word, bibliotheca, is the origin of the
word for library in German, Russian, and the Romance languages.
UNESCO defines Library as, ‘any organized collection of printed books and periodical or any
other graphic or audio-visual material with a staff to provide and facilitate the use of such
materials as are required to meet the informational research, educational and recreational needs
of users.’

According to the mode of services rendered to the readers, libraries are broadly divided into
four types:

1. Academic Library,
2. Special Library,
3. Public Library, and
4. National Library.

1.2 Public Library

The public library is considered the pool and reservoir of information and knowledge derived
from different parts of society. It, therefore, without any doubt, acts as an important agent for
fostering peace, education, culture, and information. It provides a basic condition for lifelong
learning, independent decision-making, and cultural development of the individual as well as
social groups. It is the most suitable agency that offers all the necessities to satisfy self-
education. It, thus, requires having an organized, sound administrative management system
that fulfills all the requirements to meet its objectives. According to UNESCO Public library
manifesto, public libraries are, ‘the local center of information readily available to its user
based on equality of access for all, regardless of race, cast, creed, or society, age, gender,
religion, nationality, economic, and social status. Libraries have always played a significant
role, enabling people to engage withal kinds of information and knowledge resources. The
Public library is a welfare center, which provides useful services to the community by fostering
education, promoting culture, providing scope of healthy recreational and disseminates
information to all section of society.(Laila T Abraham, 2010)

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.King Girvanyuddhaukram Sahadev issused an ordinance to established a library called “Pustak
Chitai Tahabi” in 1812 August. Gradually it was renamed as Durbar school Library, Bir
Library, GhantagharLlibrary and National Archeves Library.Pustak Padhne Dalan was
established in Palpa in 1936, later it was renamed as Dhawal Pustakalaya. In similar way
number of library was built in(1936-1957) period. In 1956 there were 31 libraries established
throughout the country before the independence. After the independence many educational
institutions and public libraries were started throughout the country. Central library was
established in 1952 in Cooperation with the USAID. Current renowned libraries such as Nepal
National Library, Madan Puraskar Library were established in 1957. According to the survey
data prepared by Nepal National Library and UNESCO there are 400 Public libraries in Nepal
today.

1.3 Statement of Problem

“It is said that Nepal has 400 public libraries. However, they can hardly be called true public
libraries judged by professional standards because of deficiencies in objective, space, budget,
books and newspaper collections. They have randomly donated collections and often have
difficulty in keeping open a few hours a day or a week at a time.” (American Library
Association, 1980, p.596)

Public libraries have to change themselves and adopt new techniques to fulfill new demands
of the society through their professional competencies and working culture. Public libraries are
not limited to any specific arena of social life, where it is important but it play positive role
more or less in all spheres of social life whether it is economic development, lifelong education,
cultural exchange or utilization of leisure time etc. The existing library have not enough space
for the celebration and organized any event that enhance the young artist and creators. The
library must provide resources and services that address the needs of people of different cultural
languages. . In a region with significant cultural heritage, such as Lumbini a public library may
have a responsibility to preserve and promote cultural heritage, which could require additional
resources and expertise.

1.4 Research questions

 What is Public Library?
 How does the library serve the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of community?
 Are the any resources available for learning new skills or improving education?
 How does the library support local authors and artist?

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 1.5 Research objectives
Specific Objectives,

 To design a public library which will provide a recreational space for public.

General Objectives:

 To design a well function and comfortable library.

 Aim to promoting the historical and cultural significances of Lumbini.
 Provide educational resources and serve as a platform for culture events and workshops.

1.6 Significance of the study

The study of public libraries is essential to understand their role and impact in society, as well
as to enhance the services they provides. Public libraries provide common platform, make vital
contribution towards the social capital, educational and recreational development of local
communities and enhances democratic values among people. Public libraries provide free
access to information and resources for people of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels
that’s provide opportunities for lifelong learning and personal growth of every people. The
public library can play an important role in promoting and sustaining tourism in lumbini by
providing resources, opportunity and hospitality. The public libraries have a key role to play in
supporting and promoting the work of local artist and writers by providing resources, visibility
and opportunities. . Public libraries were always concerned with local and national history.
Political, economic and social circumstances create, shape and develop libraries.

1.7 Limitation of the study

The public library must followed the National Library and Information Management Acts 2069
B.S.

 ‘A categorized’ Library should have above 10,000 books and daily user should be more
than 50 people.

However, Additional space should be added according to present scenario of public library
world wide and local context.

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 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE STUDY

2.1 Design requirements

Public libraries are constantly serving community functions and are performing various
important roles in educational, economic, political, social and cultural development of country.
Information, as the most important instrument that lead to explosive growth of knowledge and
the direct relation of information to developments in all walks of human life have elevated the
role of public libraries in our society.
1. Centre for cultures
2. Centre for information
3. Centre for education
So, for the program formulation of thesis following space will be studied in detailed.
 Library area
 Separate Children area
 Audio visual room
 Computer room
 Separate women area
 Multifunctional hall/space
 Administrative area
 Art gallery
 Restaurant
 WC
 Store
 Parking

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 3. METHODOLOGY
First data collection is done in two different method that have

1. Primary Data Collection

 Case study , Survey, Interviews, Questioner
2. Secondary Data Collection
 Times Saver , Neufert , Internt

The methodology should be summarized in the form of block diagram/flowchart.

Part I
(Theoretical framework)
Aims and Objectives

Literature Review

Part II
(Case Study Analysis)
Analytical Framework

Case Studies
Lesson Learned Latest Knowledge

Project Site Analysis Conclusion/Recommendation

Finalization of area Design guidelines Finalization of activity

guidelines

Framework
Part III
Design Concept
(Design concept & development)
And Development

Master/Site planning Architectural Design &Detailing

And Development
Figure 3.1 Methodology

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 3.1 Site and Location Information
Many factor are consider during the selection of public library. Available of sufficient land and
road access are primary criteria. Other criteria to be considered are:
 Favorable subsoil condition, water supply and availability of all major utilities.
 Sufficient land and economic climate to develop a new community
infrastructure for the center and serving local community.
 The site is located near the Lumbini development Project or Bhairahawa
Gautam Buddha Internationa Airport.
 Lumbini Buddhist University located near porposed site.
 Sahid smirti library , American corner library located near proposed site but not
fulfill the requirement of public library.
 Other school and tourist also visit the library ,

Figure 3.2 Location map of site

3.2 Case Study

To understand the requirements of a Public Library through the analysis of the curriculum, the
activities, and their interrelationships, and to understand the vision of the Public Library
through communications with the people in the Public Library, the following case studies are
proposed, viz.

1.Kathmandu valley public library

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2. Nepal Bharat library

3. American Library

4.Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya

5.Nepal National Library

6. Austin Central Library , Texas

References
Kevane, M. (May 10, 2006). EXPANSION OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED
STATES, 1870-1930. Department of Economics .

LIBRARY, N. A. (14th CDNLAO, Philippines). COUNTRY REPORT.

Niraula, Y. C. (n.d.). Short overviews of libraries in Nepal. Chief Librarian.

Shrestha, M. A. (October, 2022). For the Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master’s of
Arts in .

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