Creative Planning of Special Library Facilities

ISBN-13: 9780367363079 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 202 str.

Opis

Through its discussions on planning, using space, and selecting equipment and furnishings, this book, first published in 1988, provides expert guidance in designing a facility for a special library. It will serve not only librarians planning new facilities but also those involved in remodelling or renovating existing facilities.

Spis treści

Part 1. Basics of Planning Facilities Ellis Mount  1. An Overview of Library Planning  2. Preparing the Library Program  3. Space Utilization  4. Selection of Equipment and Furnishings  5. Moving the Library  Part 2. Advanced Aspects of Planning Facilities  6. Preplanning Activities: What to Do Before the Architect Arrives Deborah S. Panella  7. Planning: A Cooperative Effort Arleen N. Somerville  8. The Role of the Architect in Library Planning Robert R. Thrun  9. Estimation of Shelving Needs: Selection of Equipment Tony Stankus and Kevin Rosseel  10. The Role of the Interior Designer in Library Planning John C. Mudgett  11. Furnishing the Electronic Library Lorraine Schulte  12. An Annotated Bibliography on Planning Special Libraries Beverly S. Gordon  Appendix A. Library Facilities of the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center Isabel G. McDonald  Appendix B. The Upjohn Company Corporate Technical Library Lorraine Schulte  Appendix C. Swarthmore College's Science and Engineering Library Michael J. Durkan and Emi K. Horikawa  Appendix D. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Library Deborah S. Panella

O autorze

Ellis Mount