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Some Advice to Librarians on Writing a Building Program.

Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1966

A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…

Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Programs, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines

A Guide to the Librarian's Responsibility in Achieving Quality in Lighting and Ventilation.

Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1967

Quality, not intensity, is the keystone to good library lighting. The single most important problem in lighting is glare caused by extremely intense centers of light. Multiple interfiling of light rays is a factor required in library lighting. A fixture that diffuses light well is basic when light emerges from the fixture. It scatters widely,…

Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Climate Control, Controlled Environment