In 1903, Andrew Carnegie provided the community of Lincoln, Illinois, with a $25,000 grant to build a public library. The purpose of this study was to determine if the Lincoln Public Library conforms to the general characteristics of Carnegie public libraries as defined by George S. Bobinski, a leading researcher in the area of Carnegie public…

The architectural style of academic library buildings of today reflect as accurately the status of the library and the state of building technology as did the academic libraries of 80 to 100 years ago. (Author/PF)

Urges librarians to provide greater color, drama, and warmth to their libraries if they would win children's continuing interest and increase their pleasure in returning to the library as a place too good to miss. (Author)

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

A personal view which regrets the passing of personal, warm library environments and the ascendancy of "monumental" library architecture. Illustrations of the Bobst Library, Boston Library, Bancroft School. (LS)

The feasibility of centralizing current periodicals in this university library was investigated as a means of providing for greater accessibility to the periodicals, reducing theft, and improving the efficiency of technical services. Highlighted are concerns brought up by eight other academic libraries that have some type of centralized periodical…

This history covers 1953 through 1978 and outlines the growth of the library's facilities, staff, collection, and participation in national bibliographic efforts and resource sharing. (JAB)

The new architectural design and reader accommodation of recently completed libraries and those under construction are described. Plans for present and future depository libraries are presented. (Author/JAB)

The concept of a self-renewing library (a library of limited size in which, beyond a certain point, material would be reduced at a rate related to the rate of acquisitions) is described as a possible solution to meet Britain's future needs for university library development. Reactions to and problems with implementing such libraries are discussed.…

A history and description of the library building. (PF)

A general survey of Iraqui academic libraries concludes with recommendations for staffing, cooperation, and facilities. (SJ)

Problems encountered by librarians in developing and living with a budget are described. PPBS (Planning-Programming-Budgeting Systems) is shown to be the most effective method of budgeting to insure acceptance and adequate funding of the library's facilities and activities. (46 references) (Author)

Fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, vandalism (including bombing) and war are discussed as major ways libraries and library collections have been badly damaged or destroyed. (53 references) (KE)

A statistical report on 191 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during the year ending June 30, 1972. A five-year cost summary is included as well as a table of new public library buildings constructed from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. (Author/NH)

Ethiopia is not only more generous than almost any other nation in supporting its libraries, but few countries give so many columns of space to library news as do the daily newspapers of this land. (Author/NH)