edited on behalf of IFLA by Karen Latimer and Hellen Niegaard.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
München :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
K.G. Saur,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2007.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource (266 pages) :
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illustrations (some color)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction: A new tool for planning library buildings / Hellen Niegaard, Karen Latimer (editors) -- pt. I. Developments & reflections -- The top ten qualities of good library space / Andrew McDonald -- Reinventing the physical library: libraries in a new context / Hellen Niegaard -- Investigating the need for space / Anders C. Dahlgren -- Unlocking the library: library design from a marketing perspective / Janine Schmidt -- Users and public space what to consider when planning library space / Karen Latimer -- Configuring internal staff areas / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck -- How was it for you? the building process in practice / Andrew McDonald -- pt. II. Guidelines for planning the process -- The building process including how to choose and architect / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck -- A practical means of estimating library space needs / Anders C. Dahlgren -- Interior design considerations and developing the brief / Cecilia Kugler -- A library project from and architect's point of view / Santi Romero, Barcelona Province -- Green building management and sustainable maintenance / Sean Wgnaer with contributions from Jeffrey Scherer -- Reading plans for library professionals / Olaf Eigenbrodt -- Renovating historic Buildings / Santi Romero, Barcelona Province -- Site & location / Hellen Niegaard -- What to look for: a check list for visiting library buildings / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Provides information and guidelines for the library building planning process. Reflects on fundamental issues, on new development trends and on the planning process. Issues covered include what to consider when investigating the need for space, library design from a marketing viewpoint, green management and sustainability relating to library buildings and a layman's guide to reading plans.