Libraries Without Borders (LWB) is striving to expand access to information and bridge the digital divide across the United States by transforming everyday, informal spaces into places of learning and engagement. Such transformations could be anything from creating pop-up libraries inside laundromats to setting up interactive learning spaces in…

Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power-outages--mishaps like these can not only bring library services to a grinding halt, but can also destroy collections and even endanger employees. Preparing for the unexpected is the foundation of a library's best response. Expert Kahn comes to the rescue with this timely update of the best…

Society's view of the library has changed with each passing generation. What was once a quiet building full of books intended for the studious researcher is now becoming a place that combines print and technology, to encourage both the interactive and visual learners. Today's kids have access to both hardbound books as well as online resources,…

An automated retrieval system, adapted from a commercial warehouse application, has been installed at Georgia Southern University and has been well accepted by patrons and library personnel due to its reliability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness. (Contains 1 figure.)

In the summer of 2004, Georgia Southern University began a library construction project that was to last 4 years. An important aspect was the installation of an Automated Retrieval System (ARC) to house a substantial portion of the library collections so that more space could be available for students, faculty, and the services to meet their…

Furniture and equipment for library facilities are dealt with in terms of--(1) furniture selection, (2) book stack selection, (3) specification writing and bidding procedures, (4) equipment and methods in catalog card reproduction, (5) equipment and methods in photocopying with special emphasis on copying from bound volumes, and (6) equipment and…

Commercial card catalog trays are unrelated to actual in-use wear. Specifications for card catalog trays for the new Elemer Holmes Bobst Library at New York University, detailed in this article, are designed to meet the most demanding of actual needs. (1 reference) (Author)

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The ALA Ad Hoc Committee on Flood-damaged Libraries presents preliminary damage estimates. (1 reference) (SJ)

Particular attention is given to the types of map filing cases. Some unique requirement for map libraries as well as equipment common to book libraries are also considered. (NH)

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

A brief description of the symposium and summaries of the talks given are presented. (SJ)

The texts of the papers given at the Library Equipment Institute, as well as the presentations of the panelists and the discussions between members of the audience and the program speakers, are included. Diagrams and other illustrative materials accompany the text. Specific topics include--(1) furnishings, (2) illumination, (3) audio, (4)…

The key variables of user acceptance are: the value of the information to the user; a system of bibliographic control for the materials; and the physical and psychological environment for microform use. (PF)

Examines special library facilities, noting impact of organizational structure, and discusses the concept of information resources management in this context. Development of online and telecommunications systems, corporate and government campuses, and special library systems are identified as reasons for growth of special libraries. Furniture and…