In February I had the opportunity to visit the Central Library in Seattle, which like some of the Scandinavian libraries we have been exploring stands out as a marvel of architecture and innovation. In reflecting on the design and mission of the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library, I’ve been considering how it exemplifies the principles for the Hyperlinked Library we are developing in this class. Additionally, I want to refer to the IFLA’s Public Library Service Guidelines, particularly the first chapter on the purpose of the public library that frames the library as a democratic, innovative, and user-centered space. The guidelines emphasize that “the modern library is much more than…