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Kniffel, Leonard – American Libraries, 1992
Photo essay illustrates library interiors of 20 newly built or renovated libraries ranging from renovated Carnegies to multimillion dollar university pantheons. Facilities represent academic libraries, public libraries (including children's and young adult's sections), a history library, a medical library, and a corporate library. Names and…
Descriptors: Architecture, Design Requirements, Interior Design, Library Facilities
Deitch, Joseph – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Discussion of Andrew Carnegie era in American public library history focuses on library buildings financed and built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building design which Carnegie developed, surviving Carnegie libraries in Philadelphia, procedures for obtaining a library, and comparison of architectural attractiveness of Carnegie libraries with…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Donors, History
Thomas, Phyllis Knapp – Library Journal, 1982
Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Costs, Design Requirements
Grey, Billie J. – American Libraries, 1992
Argues that the key to a successful move to a new facility for a library is advance planning, and suggests practical ways to make a smooth library transition to a new or newly renovated space. (LAE)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Improvement, Interior Design, Library Collections
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Conn, David R.; McCallum, Barry – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Discusses the facets of building design which affect the accessibility of libraries for the physically disabled and presents some basic guidelines for designing accessible libraries. Types of disabilities, questions relating to site design, and specific architectural and physical features of libraries (entranceways, lighting, stairways, and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Design Requirements, Guidelines
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Sager, Don, Ed. – Public Libraries, 2000
Four contributing authors discuss perspectives on current trends in library interior design. Articles include: "Trends in Library Furnishings: A Manufacturer's Perspective" (Andrea Johnson); "Libraries, Architecture, and Light: The Architect's Perspective" (Rick McCarthy); "The Library Administrator's Perspective" (Chadwick Raymond); and "The…
Descriptors: Design Preferences, Design Requirements, Interior Design, Libraries
Sannwald, William W., Ed.; Smith, Robert S., Ed. – 1988
This checklist is designed to provide librarians, architects, and other members of a building design team with a list of questions to ask during the design phase of a new or remodeled library building project. The purpose of the questions is to make sure that no element of the building is overlooked by the building design team in their programming…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Check Lists, Design Requirements
Dixon, Joyce K. – School Library Journal, 1991
Describes the development of the Young People's Library in Las Vegas (Nevada) as a symbolic and literal bridge to the Lied Discovery Children's Museum. The roles in the design process of library administration, library personnel, and the architect are explored, and how this project addressed differences between the architect's artistic vision and…
Descriptors: Architects, Architecture, Childrens Libraries, Design Requirements
Rohlf, Robert H. – American Libraries, 1986
Discussion of problems and mistakes made in library facility planning highlights overemphasis of dramatic architectural elements; communications between architects and librarians; who is in charge of planning process; lighting (effect of library shelving, appropriate location of light switches); setting a schedule; furniture and equipment; and the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Planning, Interior Design
Becket, Margaret; Smith, Henry Bradford – Library Journal, 1986
Relates experiences of University of Rochester's main library during complete renovation of the central reference department including the addition of a full-service reference station. Topics covered include planning the reference station, solutions to seven design requirements, increase in staffing and reference questions after one year, and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Design Requirements, Facility Improvement, Higher Education
Jackson, Patricia Ann – 1979
When planning the interior of a library facility, the planning team of librarian, library consultant, architect, and interior design consultant must focus attention on the basic principles of interior design and the psychological needs of the user. Colors for an interior should be selected with careful regard to space, light, and emotional and…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Planning
Holt, Raymond M.; Dahlgren, Anders C. – 1990
Developed for use in library building projects--whether they involve remodeling, expanding, or erecting a new structure--this handbook discusses the roles of the library administrator, the board, the librarian, the architect, the library building consultant, the interior designer, the building contractor, and others. It also addresses the major…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Cooperative Planning, Design Requirements
Sandlian, Pamela; Walters, Suzanne – School Library Journal, 1991
Discussion of the approach taken by librarians at the Denver Public Library to improve their children's library facilities includes descriptions of (1) a conference on multidisciplinary approaches to facilities design which focused on creativity, education, and child advocacy; and (2) the use of focus group interviews in which children shared…
Descriptors: Architecture, Childrens Libraries, Design Requirements, Interior Design
Curry, Ann; Henriquez, Zena – Library Administration and Management, 1998
Compares and contrasts the experiences and perceived roles of librarians and architects in the library-design processes of recently completed branch public libraries in three library systems in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. Discusses the project team, site selection, architect selection, library interiors, and information…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Design Requirements, Foreign Countries, Information Technology
Moss, Charles A., Jr. – 1981
Guidelines and sample designs for the construction or renovation of libraries providing services to blind and handicapped individuals are introduced by brief discussions of the responsibilities of members of the planning team, planning prerequisites, funding, and architect and site selection. Barrier-free designs are then suggested for the entry…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architectural Programing, Building Design, Check Lists
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