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Muller, Karen – American Libraries, 1993
Describes the eight libraries that are winners of the 1993 American Institute of Architects/American Library Association Library Buildings Awards and describes institutions' needs and building design. Facilities represented include university and public libraries, building expansions, historical renovations, a temporary structure, and a…
Descriptors: Awards, Building Design, College Libraries, Higher Education
Kniffel, Leonard; And Others – American Libraries, 1991
Six articles discuss and illustrate new library facilities and furnishings. The winning libraries in the Library Buildings Awards Program, sponsored by American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Library Association (ALA), are shown; two case studies of library renovation and design are presented; and the design for a new medical library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Case Studies, Higher Education
Fox, Bette-Lee – Library Journal, 2001
This annual review of library buildings focuses on new academic and public library buildings as well as additions and renovations. Library Buildings 2001 includes costs, book capacity, seating capacity, a six-year cost summary that includes fund sources, and a list of architects. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Architects, Building Design, Costs
Oringdulph, Robert E.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1990
Six articles discuss library buildings and construction: (1) library buildings and their parts; (2) the North Campus Library of California State University at Long Beach in 1995; (3) new structures for teaching libraries; (4) construction standards for California public libraries; (5) Sick (Library) Building Syndrome; and (6) using focus-group…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Guidelines, Futures (of Society)
Fox, Bette-Lee; And Others – Library Journal, 1986
Three articles on library buildings present Library Journal's annual architectural survey of completed public and academic library buildings and library projects in progress; guidelines for leasing a shared library facility, and a description of a successful public library building project in Michigan are also discussed. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Construction Programs, Design Preferences
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
Fisher, Tom – Library Administration and Management, 1995
Describes the impact of information technology on the physical and functional organization of libraries and briefly discusses technical issues, including wiring and distribution, access to power sources, codes, lighting, and security. The Duke University Library and the Purcellville (VA) public library's renovation and expansion plans are…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, College Libraries, Computer Networks
