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Interaction of Building, Functions and Management.
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Beckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
This discussion of the interrelationship of library buildings, library functions, and library management is illustrated by a description of problems encountered when the University of Guelph McLaughlin Library moved into a new building. Illustrative material is provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Design, College Libraries, Design Requirements, Foreign Countries
Library Buildings and Equipment.
Oringdulph, Robert E.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1990
Six articles discuss library buildings and construction: (1) library buildings and their parts; (2) the North Campus Library of California State University at Long Beach in 1995; (3) new structures for teaching libraries; (4) construction standards for California public libraries; (5) Sick (Library) Building Syndrome; and (6) using focus-group…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Guidelines, Futures (of Society)
The 1995 AIA/ALA Building Award Recipients.
Muller, Karen – Library Administration and Management, 1995
Presents recipients of the 1995 American Institute of Architects/American Library Association Library Buildings Awards Program. Most descriptions contain: names of the library, library director, and architects; library location; historical background; and building description including photographs, site plans, square footage, collection and…
Descriptors: Awards, Building Design, Building Plans, Construction Costs
LSU: The Library Space Utilization Methodology.
Hall, Richard B. – 1979
A computerized research technique for measuring the space utilization of public library facilities provides a behavioral activity and occupancy analysis for library planning purposes. The library space utilization (LSU) methodology demonstrates that significant information about the functional requirements of a library can be measured and…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Computer Programs, Evaluation Methods
Building a New Library or Renovating an Old: Some Things To Consider.
McCabe, Gerard B. – 1980
This article provides suggestions for librarians who are planning for the construction of new library buildings or the renovation or conversion of older buildings. The recommendations are based on practical experience gained by a Director of University Libraries in the planning and construction of Tompkins-McCaw and James Branch Cabell Libraries…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design
Best-Laid Plans: A Consultant's Constructive Advice.
Rohlf, Robert H. – School Library Journal, 1990
Discusses the need for cooperative planning in the design of library facilities and describes the roles of the library director, library staff, architects, engineers, and consultants in the planning process. The role of children's librarians in identifying the special needs of children is emphasized. A checklist for planning spaces for children's…
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Check Lists, Childrens Libraries
California Dreaming.
Quinn, Judy – Library Journal, 1992
Describes the design plans for San Francisco Public Library's new Main Library. Highlights include administrative issues, including the role of branch libraries; funding; technology, both for the building itself and for the collections; accessibility for the physically impaired; special collections; and future plans, including an integrated…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Building Design, Facility Guidelines, Futures (of Society)