| Library of Alexandria | School Library |
| to store scrolls and as a repository for knowledge | is responsible for the management of resources within the school both physical and electronic. |
| where academics, ordinary citizens and scholars could meet, listen and discuss matters of note | in some cases, is the hub of the school. It is a multipurpose space that often is used by all members of the community. Staff meetings as well as teacher/student, student/student collaboration occurs within this space |
| where scholars and people could petition the librarian to find information | offers access to a wide range of information sources as well as teaching the correct and ethical use of such information. |
| where the publishing of information and creative works occurred. | allows individuals, small groups, whole classes, whole staff and parent bodies to create. Anything from private thoughts to the development whole school plans are created in the space depending on the purpose of its users at the time. |