Journal of Social and Political
Sciences
ISSN 2615-3718 (Online)
ISSN 2621-5675 (Print)
Published: 07 August 2020
Florence Riford Library in La Jolla: A Historical and Vigorous Civic Place
Zheng Hong
China University of Political Science and Law
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10.31014/aior.1991.03.03.202
Pages: 687-697
Keywords: La Jolla/Riford Library, Donor Wall, Civic, Social Capital
Abstract
Florence Riford Library is a public library with more than a century years old. Its special spaces and decorations such as College Corner, lab, History Room and catamaran sculpture are the features. The historical elements are emphasized by the place they are located and their efforts in purpose. The donor wall reveals the reason why Riford Library can get abundant funds and works excellent. The various activities in the library deposit the social capital by the residences’ place attachment, which make the library a vigorous civic place.
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