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Libraries from the Inside Out.

Cohen, Elaine; And Others – American Libraries, 1989

This annual report on library facilities and furnishings includes articles on: (1) designing libraries that are both handsome and functional; (2) functional use of color and light in library interior design; (3) creating user-friendly libraries; and (4) the seven deadly sins of architects. An eight-page section of photographs is included. (MES)

Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Interior Design, Library Equipment

What to Read When Building a Library (or, Is That a Mastodon in the Choir Loft?).

Pitts, Francis Murdock – American Libraries, 1996

Describes the design philosophy of an architect who remodels and builds public libraries. Reviews the author's work on the Cohoes Public Library (New York) and the Saratoga Springs Public Library (New York). Discusses how architects create memorable public buildings by reading about and understanding sites, by working closely with communities, and…

Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Research, Building Design, Community Characteristics