Report on academic and public library facility construction (new buildings, additions, renovations) highlights academic library buildings and projects (1975-85), new circulation desks, public library buildings and projects, buildings not previously reported, funding, and a six-year cost summary. Individual project costs, square feet, volumes,…

A number of library projects show the cost-effectiveness of sharing space in buildings. Six tables provide statistics for new academic and public library buildings; additions and renovations; renovations only; and a six-year cost summary. Photographs of library interiors and exteriors illustrate the article. (AEF)