Presents a statistical portrait of 249 public and 33 academic library construction projects completed between July l, 1986, and June 30, 1987. Data on new buildings, additions, and renovations are included along with photographs of many of the projects and a directory of architects. Projects in progress are also listed. (MES)

A statistical report on 218 public library building projects completed in the USA during the year ending June 30, 1978. Data details on 218 projects are listed in the two tables; nine libraries occupying newly leased space during the year are listed in a third table, but data totals for the leased space are not included in the summary…

Three articles on library buildings present Library Journal's annual architectural survey of completed public and academic library buildings and library projects in progress; guidelines for leasing a shared library facility, and a description of a successful public library building project in Michigan are also discussed. (EM)