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Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1966
A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Programs, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines
Rees, Alan M.; And Others – 1968
A research project which has as its objective the design, implementing and evaluation of educational programs for the purpose of upgrading hospital library practice is described. As a necessary preliminary to the formulation of educational objectives and the design of appropriate courses, a survey was made of hospital library facilities,…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Hospitals, Libraries, Library Collections
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Vasi, John – Library Trends, 1987
Factors to be considered in designing a comfortable library work environment are identified as new technology, changing relationships between library staff and patrons, and increased awareness of human needs of staff. Features of furniture and equipment for service desk areas, staff work areas, and office areas are discussed. (5 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering, Library Automation, Library Equipment
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Hall, Richard B. – Library Trends, 1987
Study of trends in financing public library buildings reviews data on federal, state, local, and private funding sources since the Carnegie era, and discusses statistics on expenditures by category, including construction, equipment, and site. Data are presented in 12 tables and graphs. (30 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Expenditures, Financial Support, Library Facilities
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Waters, Richard L. – Library Trends, 1987
Examination of the library of tomorrow speculates about the impact of changes in the functions of government, technology, demographics, lifestyle, and values on the role of the library. A facility for the contemporary public library is described that can both accommodate traditional services and respond to changes in the library's role. (17…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Facilities, Library Role, Public Libraries
Fox, Bette-Lee; And Others – Library Journal, 1987
Presents a statistical portrait of 249 public and 33 academic library construction projects completed between July l, 1986, and June 30, 1987. Data on new buildings, additions, and renovations are included along with photographs of many of the projects and a directory of architects. Projects in progress are also listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Architects, Construction Costs, Construction Programs, Library Facilities
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Ungarelli, Donald L. – Library Trends, 1984
Stressing importance of insurance coverage for the buildings and contents of libraries, this article covers insurance history, the modern insurance industry, examples of loss experiences, prevention and preparedness, risk management, appraisals and valuations of property, insurance options, and lack of recognition of protective and preventive…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Insurance, Library Administration, Library Facilities
Banks, Paul N. – Library Journal, 1974
Deals with those factors included in building planning that can influence preservation, deterioration, or destruction of books--temperature, humidity, light, air cleanness, ventilation, exhibition, shelving and transportation, storage of microfilm, disaster control, and monitoring systems. (CH)
Descriptors: Books, Building Plans, Environmental Influences, Library Collections
Dougherty, Richard – Learning Today, 1973
Dr. Dougherty was questioned about various aspects of the library's role in an academic setting. Among the topics discussed were: instructional media centers; library finances, library relevance, and librarian/teacher cooperation. (SM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Learning Resources Centers, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
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Deale, H. Vail – College and Research Libraries, 1973
Iranian librarianship is in the embryonic stages of development, especially with respect to modern and functional academic libraries. In three major areas--personnel, resources, and physical facilities--the academic libraries are deficient compared with Western standards. (16 references) (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Librarians
College Management, 1973
Describes the new library at the University of Denver. (PG)
Descriptors: Building Plans, Facility Planning, Higher Education, Libraries
Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1972
The emphasis of this look at today's public libraries and their future is on the policies of these libraries rather than their funding. (NH)
Descriptors: Classification, Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities
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Fishman, Diane; Walitt, Ruth – College and Research Libraries, 1972
An investigation into the relationship between the architectural environment of a room and the patterns of seating preferences exhibited by library users revealed that readers locate themselves in order to avoid others and that the seat selected by the first person affected the choices of those who entered later. (8 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Building Design, College Libraries, Facility Utilization Research, Library Facilities
Taylor, Kenneth; Hull, Robert – Sch Libr J, 1969
Realizing that instructional materials center development in older buildings almost always involves remodeling, the authors discuss principles of building redesign. Experiences in remodeling Madison, Wisconsin, elementary schools are included. (CC)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Obsolescence, Educational Facilities, Facility Improvement
Horner, S. J. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Describes the Educational Resources Center at Clarkson College in Potsdam, NY, which opened in October of 1980 and makes extensive use of the new technologies. (CHC)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation
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