Proyecto de Biblioteca pública en el municipio de Floridablanca, Santander

Abstract

In Colombia, public libraries play a fundamental role in providing democratic access to information and knowledge, promoting the cultural, educational, and social development of communities. Through the National Network of Public Libraries (RNBP), efforts have been made to ensure that municipalities have spaces that encourage reading, research, and knowledge exchange. However, many municipalities still lack adequate infrastructure that meets established standards. To address this, the design of a public library for the municipality of Floridablanca, Santander, is proposed, meeting the basic requirements set by the RNBP. A typological analysis of public libraries at both national and international levels was conducted, identifying key elements such as spatiality, zoning, form, structure, materials, and scale. Additionally, current regulations were studied, including Law 1379 of 2010, and the population, urban, and environmental context was analyzed to define the appropriate library model. This project proposes the development of a library in the municipality of Floridablanca, strategically located in the third commune of the Bucarica neighborhood. The goal is to create an educational resource center that provides convenient access to both the educational community and the general population. The choice of this area is based on its high student density and proximity to the town center, where numerous educational institutions are concentrated. The library will include reading areas, study rooms, and spaces for cultural and technological activities, promoting the educational, cultural, and social enrichment of Floridablanca.