=أثر تقنية المعلومات، والاتصالات على مباني المكتبات، ومعايير تصميمها The Impact of ICT on Libraries Buildings and Standards of Design

The main objectives of this study are to identify the Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on Libraries buildings & design standards, in terms of its impact on the place, and space, from which main library functions Are managed. The researcher used for the purposes of this study, the historical documentary research methodology, and benefited from his personal experiences and observations in the field as essential tools in data collecting. The findings of the study are: 1-Technology has major Impact on Libraries Buildings & design Standards in terms of their considerable influence on the places from which library functions are managed. 2- The study confirmed the need to design new libraries buildings in ways which reflect flexibility, openness, and ability to Assimilate all libraries functions.3- The study confirmed the need to design libraries buildings which Assimilate new technologies in present, and future, and not to be designed traditionally and then add technology to them. The study reached the following recommendations: 1 –The design of new libraries buildings must reflect openness, ability to perform multiple functions, flexibility, and beauty that makes it a satisfactory environment, and attractive one for workers, and users. 2- Libraries buildings of the future must be designed in a way that makes it an effective partner in the teaching process in academic institutions.3 - Conducting further studies in the field to unveil the direct impact of (ICT) on libraries buildings and their design standards.