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Kniffel, Leonard, Ed. – American Libraries, 1990
This special report on library facilities and furnishings focuses on restoration and renovation. Areas discussed include the status of the Carnegie libraries, the earthquake protection design of the new Alameda County (California) library, a successful effort to restore a historic library in Franklin, Massachusetts, and function and beauty in…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Design, Earthquakes, Facility Improvement
Peer reviewedDe Steuben, Marcia – Current Studies in Librarianship, 1981
Discusses the accessibility of public libraries to the physically handicapped in light of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. The specific architectural requirements of the law are outlined and questions concerning the scope of the law and funding of required renovations are addressed. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (JL)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Facility Improvement, Facility Requirements
Parry, Norm – American Libraries, 1997
Describes how a historic church building in New Woodstock, New York was converted into a full-service modern library. Discusses community support and patron involvement in the project, the design plan which retained the historical integrity and satisfied modern requirements, funding from local contributions, spatial arrangements, and provisions…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architectural Character, Building Conversion, Building Design
