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Toombs, Kenneth E. – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Reviews the history of architectural developments in academic libraries. Highlights include natural lighting and the invention of the incandescent bulb; compact shelving; open versus closed stacks; modular construction methods; central air conditioning and controlled environments; interior arrangements; access to handicapped users and staff; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Climate Control