Planning Academic and Research Library Buildings

Metcalf, Keyes Dewitt; Leighton, Philip D.; Weber, David C.

ISBN 10: 0838933203 / ISBN 13: 9780838933206

Published by American Library Assn, 1986

About this Item

First edition 1986. Published by American Library Assn. Hardcover without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and clean book, no edgewear, corners not bumped, no names, no underlinings, no highlights, not a reminder. Large 4to, XIX + 631 pages, illustrated. Heavy book will require additional postage for international orders.

Seller Inventory # 021864

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Planning Academic and Research Library Buildings
• Publisher: American Library Assn
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838933203
• ISBN 13: 9780838933206
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

An updated text on the planning, design and construction of new library buildings and the renovation of existing buildings. The book combines the basic principles and practices of the original with guidelines for accommodating recent developments in librarianship and information science.

Review

..".truly comprehensive and it is unlikely that any seeker after information will turn to it without finding what is needed... No librarian seeking to start down the road towards a new library can afford to be without this book."

"No other work in the field provides the depth of analysis available in this volume."

"The level of detail encompassed in [this book] is impressive."

"This is an essential reference work for every academic and research library, indeed any medium to large library. Because of its encyclopaedic content, the work is useful not just to those about to embark on planning a new or extended building, but also to those who must redefine facilities and services within an existing space."