The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture : Creating Building Spaces that Work
Record details
- ISBN: 9780838915530
- ISBN: 0838915531
- Physical Description: xxxii, 1003 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2018.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part I. Introduction -- Introduction -- More than two hundred snappy rules for good and evil in library architecture -- Part II. About library buildings -- The library construction process -- Basic configuration of library spaces -- Evaluating library buildings by walking around -- Dysfunctional designs -- Converting non-library spaces to public libraries -- Part III. Basic steps -- Programming -- Design -- Site selection -- Zoning, covenants, and codes -- Construction -- Remodeling and expanding library buildings -- Part IV. Money -- Building costs -- Funding -- Part V. Library spaces -- User seating -- Collection storage -- Public service desks -- Program and study rooms -- Display and exhibit areas -- Restrooms -- Staff workrooms -- Staff facilities -- Storerooms -- Part VI. Technical issues -- Lighting -- Elevators, staircases, railings, and ramps -- Electrical systems -- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems -- Plumbing systems -- Security -- Walls, floors, and ceilings -- Appendix: vocabulary. |
Language Note: | Text in English. |
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