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Libraries designed for users : a 21st century guide / Nolan Lushington.
2002
D 232 LUS.L
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Title
Libraries designed for users : a 21st century guide / Nolan Lushington.
Description
xvi, 247 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
1555704190
9781555704193
9781555704193
Alternate Call Number
D 232 LUS.L
Summary
The history, trends, and design criteria for the ideal library.
Note
Revised edition of: Libraries designed for users : a planning handbook / by Nolan Lushington and Willis Mills, Jr. 1979.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-239) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
History, trends, and design criteria for the ideal library
An overview of the planning process
The needs assessment
The library program document
The architect and architectural work
Site selection and general design considerations
Review of plans
Parking, entry, and circulation
Browsing and magazine display areas
Reference services
Material storage
Special spaces for children and teens
Meeting rooms
Administration and staff work areas
Climate control, staff lounge, and restrooms
Computer areas
Graphics, lighting, and chairs
Quick improvements
Post occupancy evaluation criteria
Model template for library specifications : sample of a spreadsheet showing areas, materials, and seats : samples of functional area sheets
Steel book stack specifications
Library equipment suppliers
Resources and further reading.
An overview of the planning process
The needs assessment
The library program document
The architect and architectural work
Site selection and general design considerations
Review of plans
Parking, entry, and circulation
Browsing and magazine display areas
Reference services
Material storage
Special spaces for children and teens
Meeting rooms
Administration and staff work areas
Climate control, staff lounge, and restrooms
Computer areas
Graphics, lighting, and chairs
Quick improvements
Post occupancy evaluation criteria
Model template for library specifications : sample of a spreadsheet showing areas, materials, and seats : samples of functional area sheets
Steel book stack specifications
Library equipment suppliers
Resources and further reading.
Series
Published
New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2002.
Language
English
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