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Waters, Bradley A.; Winters, Willis C. – Library Trends, 1987
Begins with an overview of the basic principles of light and light sources currently utilized in building design. Case studies of several successfully lit library buildings are presented and specific recommendations for the various functional requirements of a library are provided. (15 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Building Design, Facility Planning, Library Facilities, Library Planning
Gaines, Ervin; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Discusses the importance of a well-designed library building as an important factor in creating social benefits and positive political responses in the community. The creation and implementation of design criteria for the Cleveland Public Library and the public response are described. (CHC)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Facility Planning, Library Facilities

McAdams, Nancy R. – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses broad trends in planning academic library buildings: (1) greater differentiation between storage and user space; (2) retention of existing facilities; (3) incremental growth; (4) tighter programming; (5) increased protection of life and property; (6) dispersal of formats and equipment; and (7) accommodation of nonlibrary functions. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Planning, Futures (of Society)

Kaser, David – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Review of academic library planning developments highlights modular design concept prevalent in 1960s. Problem areas (irregular shapes, interior or exterior courts, monumentality, too much or too little glass) and the use atria, designer lighting, monumental effects, and unusual shapes to relieve perceived monotony are discussed. Five sources are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design Requirements, Facility Planning, Higher Education

Dubin, Fred – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses the following aspects of the design of mechanical and electrical systems to meet the various requirements of libraries: (1) library planning teams; (2) raised floors; (3) lighting considerations; (4) air quality; (5) acoustics; and (6) climate controls. The importance of adaptability to meet future needs is stressed. (MES)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Building Systems, Climate Control
Rohlf, Robert H. – American Libraries, 1986
Discussion of problems and mistakes made in library facility planning highlights overemphasis of dramatic architectural elements; communications between architects and librarians; who is in charge of planning process; lighting (effect of library shelving, appropriate location of light switches); setting a schedule; furniture and equipment; and the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Planning, Interior Design
Leighton, Philip D.; Weber, David C. – 2000
This book presents the processes involved in planning, programming, designing, and constructing academic library buildings. Chapters are arranged by topic in the general chronological order in which most projects proceed. Although this volume is concerned with the planning of academic libraries, there are many similarities with the planning of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Construction Management, Construction Needs
Jackson, Patricia Ann – 1979
When planning the interior of a library facility, the planning team of librarian, library consultant, architect, and interior design consultant must focus attention on the basic principles of interior design and the psychological needs of the user. Colors for an interior should be selected with careful regard to space, light, and emotional and…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Planning
Sweet, Donald G. – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Following a brief account of his career as facilities planning officer for the Penn State University Libraries and library building consultant, this interview with William S. Pierce focuses on library facilities. Highlights include the importance of the workplace environment for library effectiveness, funding, attractiveness vs. functionality, the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Consultants, Facility Guidelines
Collins, Boyd; Fabiano, Emily; Langschied, Linda; Toyama, Ryoko; Wilson, Myoung Chung – 1999
The scholarly communication center is a comprehensive, technologically rich facility that provides users with access to technology, communications networks, information, and library materials within and beyond the library walls. Relating the experiences of planning the Scholarly Recallication Center at the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers, the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Construction Management, Construction Needs

Wells, Marianna; Young, Rosemary – Special Libraries, 1994
Provides a blueprint of details to consider and actions to undertake when planning and moving a library. It examines space needs, spatial design elements, requirements for reader stations, collections, and new technology; provides suggestions for master planning and siting; and gives tips on how to successfully move into a new facility. (Contains…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines, Facility Planning
Snyder, Richard L. – 1983
This paper examines the likely effects of technological developments on the planning of American academic library buildings during the 1980's and shares Richard Snyder's experiences in the design and construction of a new library building at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. Descriptions of general, economic, policy, psychological, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Planning, Facility Requirements
Metz, T. John; And Others – American Libraries, 1987
Descriptions of facility planning and design for a college library, a public library, and a community college library highlight those design features that have worked well and those that have not. Ways to facilitate the design process are suggested, and six additional library renovation projects are briefly described. (CLB)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, College Libraries, Design Requirements
Trinkley, Michael – 1992
To help libraries and other holdings institutions better incorporate preservation concerns in construction, renovation, and routine maintenance, various techniques are presented that allow preservation concerns to be integrated. The following topics are considered: (1) site selection; (2) design of the building envelope; (3) the library interior;…
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Building Plans, Check Lists
Holt, Raymond M., Ed. – 1976
This volume presents the proceedings of the preconference institute of the Architecture for Public Libraries Committee of Library Administration Division's Building and Equipment section. The keynote address raises questions about architecture in a strategy for change. The remaining 14 articles and presentations are divided into five sections:…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design, Conference Reports