Academic Libraries as High-Tech Gateways: a Guide to Design and Space Decisions (Ala Editions) - Softcover

Bazillion, Richard J.; Braun, Connie L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 083890792X ISBN 13: 9780838907924

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2000

Synopsis

Fast-changing technology has turned academic libraries into gateways - to electronic resources both within and beyond library walls. This volume features photographs, bibliographies, and practical, hands-on tools that will guide the reader through the process of planning and building an academic library space for the future. It covers how to create or renovate spaces that: incorporate innovations in academic library facility design; are flexible for changing information technology needs; and balance design, comfort, and physical space demands. The authors have not only gone through the process themselves but have also studied libraries around the country in order to determine the best ways to provide and streamline access to information.

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About the Author

Richard J. Bazillion, dean of library and information services at Maxwell Library and professor of history at Winona State University in Minnesota, has overseen and managed three academic library building projects using cutting-edge networking and communication technologies. Connie L. Braun is college librarian and instructional technology specialist at Minnesota State College, Southeast Technical. Formerly electronic resources specialist at Winona State University, Braun has worked on two full-scale library building projects. She specializes in interlor layouts, furniture selection, and move planning and orchestration.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 083890792X
• ISBN 13: 9780838907924
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264