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Alaska State Museum, Juneau. – 1985
The 24,000 square foot Alaska State Museum is experiencing a space crisis which hinders its ability to effectively meet present demands. The museum's collection has more than tripled from 5,600 objects 17 years ago to 23,000 objects today. Available storage and exhibition space is filled and only 10% of the collection is on exhibit. The reason for…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Arts Centers, Cultural Centers, Educational Facilities
Illinois Libraries, 1987
This checklist outlines the basic steps to be followed from the time of the recognition of the need for a new building until the actual start of construction. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Building Plans, Check Lists
Download full textDahlgren, Anders C. – 1988
This nine-step outline is designed for use by librarians and library trustees in obtaining a general estimate of their library's space needs and for initiating a more comprehensive, detailed facilities planning process. Identifiable spatial requirements to be assessed include space for collections, user seating, staff work, meetings, special use,…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Facility Expansion, Facility Improvement, Human Factors Engineering
Adams, Stanley – Illinois Libraries, 1987
This annotated bibliography of recent articles, books, and reports on library facility building and construction includes publications that discuss facility standards and requirements, preservation programs, guides to the building process, facility evaluations, and financial sources. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Annotated Bibliographies, Architecture, Building Design
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1986
This report highlights 19 of the 48 recently completed public library construction projects in Michigan which received partial funding from the 1983 Emergency Jobs Act. The grants were administered under Title II of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA). Introductory material includes listings of the State of Michigan Legislative…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Plans, Energy Conservation, Facility Expansion
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Planning. – 1988
The North Carolina Division of School Planning conducted an educational survey of Cleveland County Schools. An architect and an engineer evaluated and rated each facility and site. The report of findings recommends reorganizing the merged school system into a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 configuration, to improve instructional offerings for particular…
Descriptors: Consolidated Schools, Cost Effectiveness, Declining Enrollment, Educational Facilities Improvement
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1991
This self-assessment guide is designed to assist members of fiscal policy teams in assessing current district standards and practices in the area of school facility planning and construction in relation to the total educational program. Arranged to complement the components of a long-range master plan, the guide is divided into nine parts: (1)…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Plans, Construction Programs
