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Kusack, James M. – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Discussion of formal assessment of library facilities highlights the postoccupancy evaluation as a tool in developing accountability in the design, planning, and construction of library buildings. Assessment of existing facilities is discussed; evaluation methods are described, including behavioral mapping; and a planning outline for evaluation is…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Facilities
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)
Lewis, Eleanor J.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Shows how libraries can save money and energy with energy-efficient technologies, improving maintenance, and encouraging staff efforts to conserve energy. Specific techniques such as life-cycle cost analysis and energy audits focusing on lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water efficiency are described. Funding options and…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Audits
Cooper, Walter; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1994
This special section includes eight articles that address issues concerning library buildings. Highlights include information technologies; industry standards; design; management issues, including organizational climate; long-range, or strategic, planning, including models and political issues; friends of library groups; technology in reference…
Descriptors: Databases, Facility Guidelines, Information Technology, Leadership
Cargill, Jennifer – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Describes changes in reference services in academic libraries prompted by new electronic formats and services. Four main areas are discussed: (1) changes in the philosophy of reference services and the types of reference services offered; (2) accessing reference services, including greater direct access by patrons; (3) physical configurations of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Change, Electronic Libraries