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Dahlgren, Anders C.; Eigenbrodt, Olaf; Latimer, Karen; Romero, Santi – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2009
Based on the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Library Buildings and Equipment Section's Library Building Guidelines published in 2007, this short publication summarises the key points to take into consideration when designing a new or refurbished library building. The aim of the brochure is not to replace…
Descriptors: Library Facilities, Building Design, Guidelines, Facility Improvement
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Bryant, Joanna; Matthews, Graham; Walton, Graham – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2009
A key area of debate within the public and academic library sectors across the world is use of physical space. Changing ideas about what a library should be, coupled with the growth of digital collections, has raised fundamental questions about how library buildings are used and the role of space in library services. Alongside these drivers is the…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Research Libraries, Academic Libraries, Library Services
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Fuhlrott, Rolf – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Discussion of underground buildings constructed primarily during last two decades for various reasons (energy conservation, density of environment, preservation of landscape and historic buildings) notes advantages, disadvantages, and psychological and design considerations. Examples of underground libraries, built mainly in United States, are…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Design Requirements, Facility Improvement
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Lushington, Nolan – Library Trends, 1987
Draws some initial connections between library performance measures and library space planning and collection management. Output measure surveys are suggested for establishing hierarchies of use and appropriate design of environments for housing the collection. Four references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Building Design, Evaluation Criteria, Facility Planning, Facility Utilization Research