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Peer reviewedHolt, 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
Peer reviewedWaters, Bradley A.; Winters, Willis C. – Library Trends, 1987
Begins with an overview of the basic principles of light and light sources currently utilized in building design. Case studies of several successfully lit library buildings are presented and specific recommendations for the various functional requirements of a library are provided. (15 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Building Design, Facility Planning, Library Facilities, Library Planning
Peer reviewedKelsey, Donald G. – Library Trends, 2003
Explores the planning, funding, engineering, designing, and construction of the Elmer L. Andersen Library at the University of Minnesota that combined eight archives and special collection units into a single building. Considers how internal library planning meshes with the architectural design process and how the political process can affect…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Building Design, Higher Education
