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Trends in Public Library Buildings.
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Holt, Raymond M. – Library Trends, 1987
Review of trends in public library buildings covers cycles in building activity; financial support; site selection; expansion, remodeling, or conversion of existing buildings; size of buildings; and such architectural concerns as flexible space, lighting, power, accommodation of computer systems, heat and ventilation, fire protection, security,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Facilities
Trends in Academic Library Facilities.
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McAdams, Nancy R. – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses broad trends in planning academic library buildings: (1) greater differentiation between storage and user space; (2) retention of existing facilities; (3) incremental growth; (4) tighter programming; (5) increased protection of life and property; (6) dispersal of formats and equipment; and (7) accommodation of nonlibrary functions. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Planning, Futures (of Society)