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− | The [[Museum of Architecture and Design Library]] is a specialised library located at the museum in [[Fužine Castle]]. Its collection contains domestic and foreign monographs and periodicals from the fields of architecture, town planning, industrial and graphic design, and photography, with an emphasis on Slovene authors and works created in Slovenia. | + | The [[Museum of Architecture and Design Library]] is a specialised library located at the eponymous museum in [[Fužine Castle]]. Its collection contains domestic and foreign monographs and periodicals from the fields of architecture, town planning, industrial and graphic design, and photography, with an emphasis on Slovene authors and works created in Slovenia. |
Since the [[Museum of Architecture and Design|former Museum of Architecture Ljubljana]] became caretaker of the [[Plečnik Collection]], the library has administered the extensive collection of publications on the architect [[Jože Plečnik]]. The library has grown largely through its own acquisitions, but a number of architects, designers and photographers have helped it along by donating their extensive collections. | Since the [[Museum of Architecture and Design|former Museum of Architecture Ljubljana]] became caretaker of the [[Plečnik Collection]], the library has administered the extensive collection of publications on the architect [[Jože Plečnik]]. The library has grown largely through its own acquisitions, but a number of architects, designers and photographers have helped it along by donating their extensive collections. | ||
− | The | + | The MAO library also runs a press clipping service that has been documenting coverage of the museum's areas of work in the Slovene press since its founding in 1972. |
The library and reading room at Fužine Castle are open to the general public, though a prior appointment by telephone is preferred. Some materials are also available to borrow. | The library and reading room at Fužine Castle are open to the general public, though a prior appointment by telephone is preferred. Some materials are also available to borrow. | ||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
− | The Museum of Architecture and Design Library was founded side by side with the [[Museum of Architecture and Design|then Museum of | + | The Museum of Architecture and Design Library was founded side by side with the [[Museum of Architecture and Design|then Museum of Architecture Ljubljana]] in [[Established::1972]] to focus on material from the areas of the Museum's extensive activities. At first. the library was located at the [[Plečnik House]] at Karunova ulica 4 in Ljubljana. In 1992, most of the material was moved together with the museum to [[Fužine Castle]], with only the Plečnik library remaining at the old address. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Revision as of 21:29, 31 May 2020
Background
The Museum of Architecture and Design Library was founded side by side with the then Museum of Architecture Ljubljana in 1972 to focus on material from the areas of the Museum's extensive activities. At first. the library was located at the Plečnik House at Karunova ulica 4 in Ljubljana. In 1992, most of the material was moved together with the museum to Fužine Castle, with only the Plečnik library remaining at the old address.
See also
- Museum of Architecture and Design
- Plečnik Collection
- Plečnik House
- Biennial of Industrial Design (BIO)