Dokk1: co-creation as a new way of working in libraries

Abstract

This article presents Dokk1 as an example of the new generation of modern, hybrid libraries. Dokk1 is co-created with users, partners and stakeholders. It has become an open, flexible library space that also uses technology as a way to invite the users to become part of the space. Using design thinking as a new way of working, co-creation also becomes a part of developing new services and spaces and a new way of working for the library staff.
Dokk1 is a library for people, not for books. It represents the shift in library development from being media-oriented to being citizen-oriented. A citizen-oriented library requires co-creation on different levels, for example: 1) a new way of working and becoming a design driven library; 2) open spaces that allows citizens, partners and the library to do things together and 3) technology that supports the fact that this library belongs to the users.