An outline to be considered at least every 20 years, this guide enables librarians and library planners to estimate their overall space needs, assess the adequacy of the existing square footage, and determine if a more detailed study is appropriate. This outline does not presume to offer a precise estimate of every type of library space, but…

The program of the Archives and Special Collections Department at Franklin and Marshall College requires the following function areas to be located in the Shadek-Fackenthal Library: (1) Reading Room; (2) Conservation Laboratory; (3) Isolation Room; (4) storage for permanent collection; (5) storage for high security materials; (6) Processing Room;…

A new media center is planned for a K-8 Department of Defense Dependents School (DoDDS) with approximately 850 students in Heilbronn, West Germany. Heilbronn has a U.S. Army community with the majority of the students being military dependents. The faculty and administration are made up of educators from all over the United States. Although at the…

Two articles discuss the management of space in library facilities. The first focuses on three general aspects of space management: how to organize for space management; necessary data collection; and human factors. The second article focuses specifically on space requirements for library technical processes. (CLB)

This description of trends in school library media facilities identifies function, aesthetic values, and behavioral expectations as key components of school library design. The use of library space by students and staff and the impact of electronic technology are also discussed. (5 references) (MES)

Discusses the effective use of stack space through weeding, storage, microfilm, and selection; study space based on student population; and service space by reorganization of staff, collections, and study space. Three references are noted. (CHC)

A 1979 Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) survey investigated the development, management, and staffing of microform collections in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions. Survey results indicate that the major types of microform holdings are government publications, large publishers' sets, and back runs of…

A modification of a University of Michigan form, this survey form is designed to obtain information on a freestanding library unit for preservation. The questionnaire covers the following areas: (1) library facility construction--e.g., primary building materials, characteristics of the foundation and roof, recent problems; (2) heating and cooling…

Examines the first libraries established for children in the United States between 1876 and 1900 and discusses various definitions of "children" and "library" as used by early writers. Specific examples of different configurations for children's libraries are described, from book collections without buildings, to separate rooms with professional…

This paper describes the use of a microcomputer model program to predict library collection growth at Cornell University, particularly in Olin Library, which is Cornell's central research facility. The possible effects of increased online information retrieval and microform or videodisc usage on library storage needs are also briefly discussed. A…

In planning for the year 2010, Cornell University (New York) found that, although space for library collections must increase, advancing technology would slow the increase required, with most of the collection growth after 2000 managed through wider technology or remote storage. Consolidation of special libraries is also considered. (MSE)

LCDF (Library Collection Distribution Formulas) is a modular, interactive, user-friendly applications and instructional software package designed to help librarians determine the placement and calculate the distribution of book collections and book sequences in a library, prior to physical collection movement. LCDF is written in UCSD (University…

Describes the organization and coordination of a public library's move from an old Carnegie building to a new facility. The planning process, publicity and communication, team concept, color-coding scheme, and use of software and volunteer help are covered. (EM)

Suggests factors to be considered in planning a youth services department: (1) the public served; (2) kinds of materials included in the collection; (3) kinds of equipment available; (4) commitment to public service; (5) amenities for public comfort; (6) needs of library staff; and (7) integration of youth services into total library service. (MES)

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)