Describes how staff at Palomar College Library participated in planning the interior of the library building in areas such as designing the floor plans, writing furniture specifications, choosing colors, and making structural changes in the facility. Offers advice for other librarians participating in building projects. (DMM)

Outlines steps necessary for the successful construction or remodeling of a library. Recommends that the librarian understand the terms and conditions of agreement between the owner, architect, and construction contractor with respect to the following phases: scope development, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding…