Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
2nd Edition
Published on 4. June 2009
288 pages
978-1-136-43797-7 (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.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
141,38 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-43797-7 (9781136437977)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Brian Edwards
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
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Brian Edwards
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
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Person
John Maltby, Glenn A. Williams, Julie McGarry, Liz Day
Content
Part 1 History of the Library; Chapter 1 History, Form and Evolution of the Library; Part 2 Planning the Library; Chapter 2 Location and Site Factors; Chapter 3 Planning the Library; Chapter 4 Space and Interior Design; Part 3 Technical Issues; Chapter 5 Impact of New Information Technology; Chapter 6 Technical Factors and Engineering Design; Chapter 7 Refurbishment; Chapter 8 Furniture, Shelving and Storage; Part 4 Library types; Chapter 9 The National Library; Chapter 10 The Public Library; Chapter 11 The University Library; Chapter 12 The Specialist Library; Part 5 Speculations; Chapter 13 The Future of the Library;
