Informaatiotilojen
Informaatiotilojen is a Finnish term referring to spaces designed for access to information. It describes physical rooms or designated zones within larger buildings—such as libraries, schools, museums, and municipal service centers—that are intended to help people locate, retrieve, and use information and services. The concept emphasizes user-centered design and flexible layouts to support various information tasks.
Common features of informaatiotilojen include information desks or help points staffed by information professionals, self-service terminals,
Design considerations for these spaces focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and effective wayfinding. This includes multilingual signage,
The social role of informaatiotilojen is to promote information literacy and lifelong learning by providing approachable,
See also: information literacy, library science, information architecture, wayfinding.