This book on public library design and construction contains the following chapters: (1) "Beginning the Plan"; (2) "Data for Planning"; (3) "Location: Finding a Site"; (4) "Interior Design"; (5) "Furnishing and Equipping the Library and Its Environs"; (6) "Other Views," including "Using Small College Library Planning Techniques in Public Library Facilities Planning" (James R. Kennedy) and "A Place To Call Their Own" (Rebecca M. Wenninger); (7) "The Library Building Program"; (8) "Reference Services to Special Collections"; (9) "Children's Services to Meeting Space"; and (10) "Architectural Details." Each chapter contains references. Appendices include a description of joint-use library in Australia, a management checklist, furniture and equipment options for public libraries, drawings, a safety procedures handbook, discussion of conversion or renovation of other types of buildings, and sample survey forms. Includes a selected annotated bibliography and an index. (MES)