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Improbable libraries

by Alex Johnson

This volume explores the evolution of the 21st-century library, documenting models such as mobile units, community initiatives, and diverse architectural designs. It examines how these spaces adapt to provide global access to literature and community centres.

Accession 12144 ISBN 9780500517772 Publisher —
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