
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Brian Edwards(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 29. July 2016
Book
Hardback
284 pages
978-1-138-14537-5 (ISBN)
Description
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres is a comprehensive reference text examining the changing role and design of library buildings. Critical evaluations of international case studies demonstrate the principles of library design.
Available for the first time in full colour, the second edition of the work focuses particularly on the important question of access and design in public libraries. Updated case studies and technical data allow the professional architect to use the book directly in planning library projects.
Providing guidance on balancing the needs of the collection and the user, Libraries and Learning Resource Centres will be of value to all professional architects involved in library planning.
Available for the first time in full colour, the second edition of the work focuses particularly on the important question of access and design in public libraries. Updated case studies and technical data allow the professional architect to use the book directly in planning library projects.
Providing guidance on balancing the needs of the collection and the user, Libraries and Learning Resource Centres will be of value to all professional architects involved in library planning.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Reference
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
690 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-14537-5 (9781138145375)
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Brian Edwards
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
E-Book
06/2009
2nd Edition
Routledge
€158.99
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Brian Edwards
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
E-Book
06/2009
2nd Edition
Routledge
€158.99
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Brian Edwards
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Book
03/2009
2nd Edition
Elsevier
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Person
John Maltby, Glenn A. Williams, Julie McGarry, Liz Day
Content
Part One: The History of the Library; 1. History: form and meaning in library design. Part Two: Planning the library; 2. Location and site factors, 3. Planning the library, 4. Space design. Part Three: Technical issues; 5. Impact of new technology, 6. Technical factors and engineering design, 7. Refurbishment, 8. Furniture and shelving design. Part Four: Library types; 9. The national library, 10. The public library, 11. The university library, 12. The Specialist Library. Part Five: Speculations; 13. The future