Planning the Modern Public Library Building
Published on 30. July 2003
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-313-32155-9 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of 22 highly informative essays offers important insight into current activities in the area of building planning. Written by recognized building experts from the United States and Australia, the essays discuss critical planning issues from a management perspective.
Topics include space design; collection marketing; furniture selection; landscaping; accommodating different age groups; hosting activities and events; seeking support from the community; and more. Technology is given a high priority. A bibliographic essay provides an abundance of suggested titles for further study.
Topics include space design; collection marketing; furniture selection; landscaping; accommodating different age groups; hosting activities and events; seeking support from the community; and more. Technology is given a high priority. A bibliographic essay provides an abundance of suggested titles for further study.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
611 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-32155-9 (9780313321559)
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Persons
GERARD B. MCCABE is retired Director of Libraries, Clarion University, Pennsylvania.
JAMES R. KENNEDY is University Librarian, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa.
JAMES R. KENNEDY is University Librarian, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa.
Content
Preface Acknowledgment Introduction Part I: The Planning Begins Chapter 1: Early Planning for a New Library Chapter 2: Before Sizing Your Building, Reinvent It: Think New Services, Collections, and Equipment Chapter 3: Greening the Library: An Overview of Sustainable Design Chapter 4: An Ounce of Prevention: Library Directors and the Designing of Public Libraries Part II: Rallying Support Chapter 5: Community Involvement in the Library Construction Process Chapter 6: Getting to Yes: The Public Library Building Process in Henrico County, Virginia Part III: Key Issues for Planning Chapter 7: Retail Technology Applications and Their Role in the Modern Library Chapter 8: A Guide to Selecting Library Furniture Chapter 9: Landscape Design, Establishment, and Maintenance Part IV: Joint-Use Libraries Chapter 10: Joint-Use Libraries: The Ultimate Form of Cooperation Part V: Services for Children, Young Adults, and Seniors Chapter 11: Designing Library Space for Children and Adolescents Chapter 12: Using Teen Patrons as a Resource in Planning Young Adult Library Space in Public Libraries Chapter 13: Creating a Senior-Friendly Library Part VI: Technology Chapter 14: Wireless Networking in the Library: Creating Network Connectivitity Throughout the Library-A Decision-Making Guide for Planners Chapter 15: Considerations in Planning and Managing Computer Services Chapter 16: The Importance of Lighting Chapter 17: New Concepts for Technology in Library Design Part VII: Notable Buildings Chapter 18: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak: Sarawak State Library and Multimedia Chapter 19: Historic Libraries and Their Enduring Value: Brooklyn Public Library Renews Its Historic Buildings Part VIII: Bibliographic Essay Chapter 20: Annotated Bibliography: Planning, Designing, and Building Public Libraries