The Robert Hutchings Goddard Library of Clark University is designed to provide fixed functions rather than interchangeable space with two separate but dependable structures. It conceals a three-story "box of books and provides 137,000 square feet of reading, study, and book-stack space. (WM)

Analysis of trends, patterns and projections in academic library building. (KP)

Describes and illustrates an innovative new elementary school in Livonia, Michigan that has a 7,000 square foot library. (JF)

Discussion of underground buildings constructed primarily during last two decades for various reasons (energy conservation, density of environment, preservation of landscape and historic buildings) notes advantages, disadvantages, and psychological and design considerations. Examples of underground libraries, built mainly in United States, are…

Presents detailed look at University of Michigan Law, Folger Shakespeare, Vail Public, San Francisco University High School, and New York University Graduate School of Business Libraries, winners of 11th Library Buildings Award Program which included two renovations, two additions, and one new facility. Other notable library design projects are…

The goal of the new Stiern Library at California State University at Bakersfield, as outlined in the introductory comments to these building and design specifications, is to bring together under one roof the various sources of the university's information and knowledge--i.e., library, computing, and media services--and to deliver information…