JAUE2017-007: Analysis the Reading Space Characteristics of Kitakyushu Public Libraries by Using Behavior-space Theory

Abstract

The construction of public libraries has far-reaching significance for the development of the city. Libraries are 
not only a container for collecting, borrowing and reading books, but also a place for people to communicate with 
each other. It is an important part of social and cultural composition, with considerable influence. As a public 
building, the library has a wide range of users, and the needs of different ages, different races, different 
occupations, and different regions are different. At the same time, the behavior needs of different users in the 
library are different. Which led to their different needs for the library space.
Kitakyushu City has completed the construction of several new public libraries, and to adapt to the new era 
background and the needs of readers, the old library space is also constantly adjust to improve. Currently, there are 
17 public libraries in Kitakyushu. Use the behavior-space theory to analysis the space of those public libraries. 
Through investigate those libraries behavior-space theory, this paper summed up their respective spatial 
characteristics and spatial use of the status quo. With a view to provide a valuable reference perspective to the 
future of public library building design