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Davis, Marlys Cresap – Library Trends, 1987
This discussion of the reutilization of existing library space reviews the decision process and considerations for implementation. Two case studies of small public libraries which reassigned space to better use are provided, including floor plans. (1 reference) (MES)
Descriptors: Interior Space, Library Facilities, Public Libraries, Space Utilization

Peterson, Harry N. – Library Trends, 1972
Descriptors: Building Design, Library Facilities, Library Planning, Public Libraries

Holt, Raymond M. – Library Trends, 1987
Review of trends in public library buildings covers cycles in building activity; financial support; site selection; expansion, remodeling, or conversion of existing buildings; size of buildings; and such architectural concerns as flexible space, lighting, power, accommodation of computer systems, heat and ventilation, fire protection, security,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Facilities

Rouse, Roscoe – Library Trends, 1971
Some avenues of relief to the book space problem via in-house practices are presented in this paper, all of which have been attempted in some library at some time, but they are only stop-gap measures. The only permanent solution is construction of additional space. (NH)
Descriptors: Books, College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities

Hall, Richard B. – Library Trends, 1987
Study of trends in financing public library buildings reviews data on federal, state, local, and private funding sources since the Carnegie era, and discusses statistics on expenditures by category, including construction, equipment, and site. Data are presented in 12 tables and graphs. (30 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Expenditures, Financial Support, Library Facilities

Waters, Richard L. – Library Trends, 1987
Examination of the library of tomorrow speculates about the impact of changes in the functions of government, technology, demographics, lifestyle, and values on the role of the library. A facility for the contemporary public library is described that can both accommodate traditional services and respond to changes in the library's role. (17…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Facilities, Library Role, Public Libraries

Lushington, Nolan – Library Trends, 1987
Draws some initial connections between library performance measures and library space planning and collection management. Output measure surveys are suggested for establishing hierarchies of use and appropriate design of environments for housing the collection. Four references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Building Design, Evaluation Criteria, Facility Planning, Facility Utilization Research

Fry, James W. – Library Trends, 1975
The legislative development of the Library Services Act of 1956 and the Library Services and Construction Act of 1964, based primarily on accounts in the Congressional Record. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal State Relationship, Financial Support

Library Trends, 1977
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Court Litigation, Delinquency, Foreign Countries