架构师提供的文本描述。东海大学在进入主图书馆方面遇到了挫折。为了保持图书馆的活力，图书馆建筑的内部需要更多的欢迎，更适合其多样化的学生和工作人员。

Text description provided by the architects. Tunghai University has encountered decline of accessing the main library. In order to sustain the vitality of library, the interior of library building is required to be more welcoming, better suited to its diverse students and staff.

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显然，在知识主要通过数字资源而不是印刷材料获取的时代，图书馆的定义发生了变化。学习共享模式作为图书馆创新设计的核心要素，为图书馆从信息提供者转变为学习促进者提供了契机。

It is obvious that the definition of library has shift in the era when knowledge is accessed mainly through digital resources rather than printed materials. The model of the learning commons as a central element in design of library’s renovation offers an opportunity to transform the library’s role on campus from a provider of information to a facilitator of learning.

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作为回应，图书馆的主楼层基本上被翻新为一个学习共享空间，有各种各样的学习和辅导空间。图书馆空间的更新旨在使学生集体学习或单独学习。学习共享设施为个人和群体学习提供舒适的家具，允许用户定制适合他们需要的环境，访问无线网络和数字设备、多媒体实验室和支持。学习共享将创造充满活力的，开放的空间和更亲密的，私人的工作领域的体验。

In response, the main floor of the library was largely renovated as a Learning Commons with a variety of study and tutorial spaces. The renovation of library space intends to bring students to study in group or individually. The learning commons offer comfortable furniture for both individual and group study, allow users to customize the environment to suit their needs, access to wireless networks and digital devices, multimedia labs and support. The Learning Commons will create experience with both dynamic, open spaces and more intimate, private working areas.

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翻修的目的还在于把图书馆改造成校园起居室。它提供了各种舒适的地方出来玩。图书馆的大厅被设计成一家书店，里面有五颜六色的可移动扶手椅。新来的书和畅销书一样展出。在图书馆大楼里引入了一家咖啡厅，提供免费进入校园的人行桥。

The renovation also aims to transform the library into a campus living room. It offers a variety of comfortable places to hang out. The library’s lobby is designed as a bookstore with colorful and movable armchairs. New arrival books are displayed as well as best sellers. A café is introduced in the library building with a footbridge providing free access to the campus.

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无论学生喜欢独自学习还是集体学习，他们都能找到一个舒适的地方。设有多媒体设备的课桌以及可移动的扶手椅可供不同的学习功能使用。几个自修室被放置在开阔的角落作为亲密的角落。图书馆现在允许噪音，以鼓励学生一起工作。预计它将适应不断变化的校园文化和多样化的服务和活动计划。

Students can always find a cozy place whether they prefer to learn alone or in a group. Desks with multimedia devices, as well as movable armchairs are provided for diverse learning function. Several study rooms are placed as intimate corners in open area. Noise is now allowed in the library to encourage students to work together. It is expected to accommodate a shifting campus culture and a diverse program of services and events.

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图书馆上层将进一步装修，以适应各种服务，如写作中心、职业中心、多媒体实验室、信息技术服务台等。图书馆作为学习共用，将创造一个功能和动态的经验，学生在一个中心位置。

The upper floor of the library would be renovated further to accommodate various services such as writing center, career center, multimedia labs, information technologies help desk, etc. The library as learning commons would create a functional and dynamic experience for students in one central location.