This bibliography attempts to pull together the land use methodology techniques that have been evolving in major transportation studies and developing in conventional planning agencies. In a commentary preceding the 83 references, the author discusses the state-of-the-art of land use methodology. The major components of a land use inventory are…

This bibliography was prepared for a lecture series on community facilities planning. The lectures emphasized an interdisciplinary approach by bringing together the major disciplines and subject areas related to planning. The references are organized by (1) general planning text and references; (2) history, principles, theories, and goals; (3)…

Intended as a guide to the current literature of non-book librarianship dealing with the care and administration of slide collections, this listing surveys post-1960 imprints which emphasize organization, control, indexing, cataloging, general planning, acquisition, and the unique requirements of specialized area collections such as fine arts.…

This extensive bibliography on library building includes 15 categories: bibliography; background; general; planning teams; building programs; alternatives to new buildings; academic libraries; public libraries; school libraries; special libraries; site selection; interior planning and equipment; maintenance; security; and moving. (MES)

This bibliography provides brief descriptions of current literature intended to aid facility planners. The material is organized under nine topics: (1) general references, (2) periodicals frequently containing articles pertaining to educational facilities, (3) facility planning--a component of comprehensive educational planning, (4) overview of…

This annotated bibliography includes summaries of 17 books and articles dealing with facilities and program planning for career education. A brief introduction discusses topical issues relevant to career education, such as the need for community involvement in planning career education programs and the potential of community-based career education…

This annotated bibliography presents summaries of 15 publications concerned with the use and design of school library facilities and media centers. In a brief introduction, the author examines current trends in the use of school libraries and discusses the importance of carefully specifying the functions and purposes of such facilities early in…

Recent court decisions have established the right of handicapped students to public education. Planning or improving school facilities to meet the needs of the handicapped in the least restrictive manner are topics covered in 13 entries in an annotated bibliography and six citations in a supplementary bibliography. All entries are from the ERIC…

Modern educators and playground designers are increasingly recognizing that play is a part, perhaps the decisive part, of the entire learning process. Theories of playground equipment design, planning the playground, financial considerations, and equipment suggestions are featured in this review. Examples of playgrounds include innovative…

This annotated bibliography includes summaries of 15 articles and reports dealing with the joint use of buildings and facilities by schools and other public or private organizations. An introductory section describes the historical origins and development of the joint occupancy concept and examines the various economic and philosophical arguments…

Abstracts of 40 selected books and articles on the topic of interactions between children and their environments are provided in this document. Works abstracted were selected from a pool of over 1200 items. The abstracts are organized into five categories: (1) theories of child care and play; (2) child-environment research; (3) descriptions of…

A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted for all literature pertaining to the planning and design of children's indoor and outdoor facilities. Emphasis was placed on compiling a list of empirical and professional literature on child care facilities and outdoor play environments dealing with the following issues: (1) the role of the…

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)

School officials who fail to seek advice from the community when planning either a new building or a school closure not only risk public disfavor but also forfeit the benefits of citizen participation in the schools. Seventeen documents and journal articles from the ERIC system relating to a variety of circumstances and techniques for involving…

Through computer simulation activities, building designs can be tested and evaluated before construction begins, alternatives developed, and cost-benefit ratios analyzed. Annotations of 15 publications in the ERIC system that involve the use of computers and school planning are contained in this digest. (Author/MLF)