Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations - Softcover

American Library Association

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838935060 ISBN 13: 9780838935064

Publisher: American Library Association, 2001

Synopsis

There is no question that the design of a library affects the experience of its users. With its no-nonsense checklist format, this completely revised manual literally walks readers through their buildings and facilities, spotlighting critical design and safety points along the way. A must-have resource for library planners, librarians, architects, and all members of the design team, the Checklist will help you to evaluate your 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 requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. New to this edition are sections on ""green"" (environmentally correct) design approaches, assessment of current facilities and alternatives to new construction, young adult and children's spaces, remote storage, and technology advancements. With more than 1,500 questions that will help you avoid expensive mistakes, the Checklist will give you everything you need to: Identify potential problem areas in your design. Enhance the overall library environment by committing to ""green design."" Incorporate technology safely and efficiently. Update children's library spaces based on the latest innovations. Adaptable to any type of library, you'll have a ready source of supporting data for presentations to community groups and stakeholders and to your library users with this new edition of the Checklist!

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About the Author

William W. Sannwald is assistant to the City Manager for Library Design and Development is San Diego. Director of the San Diego Public Library from 1979 to 1997, he has been involved in the construction of more than 40 library buildings either as consultant or owner's representative. Sannwald is a prolific writer on the subjects of library architecture and management and received the highest honor from the San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Irving Gill Award, for his contributions to library architecture.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Library Association
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0838935060
• ISBN 13: 9780838935064
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 277