Reasons for the scarcity of good library buildings are considered and methods are suggested to help library planners design better facilities in the future. (NH)

Discusses chief factors that contributed to the rebirth of Chicago's central public library and its branch libraries: (1) a politically connected commissioner, (2) better funding, and (3) a central library. Highlights include a review of the library's administrative management styles, staff training techniques, past and current facilities,…

Discusses library facilities and equipment in metric measurements. (JG)

Paralleling the boom in U.S. library building, the last few years have seen impressive new British libraries. (16 references) (Author/MM)

Building data is given for the following public libraries: (1) San Jose, California (2) Davenport, Iowa; (3) Louisville, Kentucky; (4) Gainesville, Georgia; (5) New Albany-Floyd County, Indiana and (6) Uniontown, Pennsylvania. (MF)

Building data is given for the following academic libraries: (1) Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois; (2) Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas; (3) University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California. (MF)

Building data is given for the Law Library Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (MF)

Reports a continuing decline in the number of new public library buildings and increased construction costs. Reporting difficulties, however, militate against relying too heavily on trends when considering statistics for new construction and remodeling projects completed in the year ending June 30, 1980. (RAA)

Describes the Library Space Utilization (LSU) methodology, which demonstrates that significant information about the functional requirements of a library can be measured and displayed in a quantitative and graphic form. It measures "spatial" relationships between selected functional divisions; it also determines how many people--staff…

Construction costs are up, but the number of libraries built has dropped below last year's figures - two of the findings of this, the seventh, survey. The analysis of libraries is broken down into: additions and renovations, undergraduate libraries, professional libraries, general academic libraries, and libraries not previously reported.…

New light on a confused subject, taken from data gathered from practicing architects in 24 states. (Author)

The Chula Vista Public Library exemplifies the success of the completely planned library, with each and every element specified before construction begins. In contrast, the Penrose Library at the University of Denver is a triumph of a diametrically different approach: phased construction. (Author)

The statistics on 143 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during FY73 are reported. The names of the architects used on the projects are listed. (Author/SM)

In spite of careful selection of a furnishings contractor, a library may find itself with an empty building as dedication day approaches. What can be done to prevent this from happening and what can be done if precautions fail are discussed. (DH)

The fourth annual statistical survey of the year's work in college and university library architecture. (Author)