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MacDonald, Gregory – Public Libraries, 1996
As library funding decreases, choosing to convert an unused building into a library is a beneficial alternative to building a new facility. Reuse saves money, building time, and gains greater community support. Offers advice on how to choose a location and what to look for in structure, mechanics, electrical resources; and discusses challenges in…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Community Support, Cost Effectiveness