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Thomas, Phyllis Knapp – Library Journal, 1982
Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Costs, Design Requirements
Isacco, Jeanne M. – Library Journal, 1985
Reports on problems involved in staff workspace design--impact of environment on behavior, productivity, and job satisfaction--and relates issues to library workplace (level of staff, type and size of library). Herzberg Theory, Hawthorne Effect, and findings of Buffalo Organization for Social and Technological Innovation are highlighted. (15…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction
Collier, Martin H. – Library Journal, 1982
Discusses the construction of a high density, mobile shelving storage facility addition to the General Library at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana campus. Building criteria, space considerations, and the utilization of mobile storage technology are noted. Illustrative material is provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, College Libraries, Design Requirements
Crooks, Joyce M. – Library Journal, 1983
The formulation of a design for a library reference desk is discussed, basic planning considerations, height, and measurements of the desk, lighting and chairs, placement of the desk, prebuilt components, and evaluation. A six-item bibliography is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Furniture Arrangement, Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering
Becket, Margaret; Smith, Henry Bradford – Library Journal, 1986
Relates experiences of University of Rochester's main library during complete renovation of the central reference department including the addition of a full-service reference station. Topics covered include planning the reference station, solutions to seven design requirements, increase in staffing and reference questions after one year, and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Design Requirements, Facility Improvement, Higher Education
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1982
Reviews the questions and issues which must be addressed as libraries enter an age in which the development of online catalogs for library users is becoming more feasible. Viability of online catalogs, current activities in catalog development, variables involved in catalog design, and the potential of online systems are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
Harrington, Drew – Library Journal, 2001
Describes six trends in current library facilities design, whether for new buildings or renovations: self-service and operational efficiency; flexibility and technology integration; green/sustainable buildings that use the natural environment; collaboration between public and school/college libraries; aesthetics; and customizing to the local…
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Building Design, College Libraries, Design Requirements
