With staff time at a premium, and library budgets that leave little room for overages, undertaking a successful library building or renovation project requires precision planning, effective... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, William Sannwald's Checklist Of Library Building Design Considerations shows library staff and board members how to evaluate their current space, analyze each design element as it relates to space and function in the library, make decisions ranging from shelving finishes to technology equipment, and satisfy the access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Of special interest to this newly revised edition are the sections on environmentally correct ("green") design approaches, assessment of current facilities and alternatives to new construction, young adult and children's spaces, remote storage, and technology advancement. Adaptable to any size library, Checklist Of Library Building Design Considerations is a ready source of planning and presentational support for Friends Of The Library groups, staff librarians, and library board members seeking public support for library renovations, expansions, and constructions.
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