Research Catalog

Title

Libraries designed for users : a 21st century guide / Nolan Lushington.

Author

Lushington, Nolan, 1929-2013

Publication

New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2002.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Description

xvi, 247 p. : ill.; 28 cm.

Summary

The history, trends, and design criteria for the ideal library.

Subject

• Library buildings > Planning
• Library architecture
• Libraries > Space utilization
• Bibliothèques > Planification
• Bibliothèques > Architecture
• Bibliothèques > Utilisation de l'espace
• Bibliotecas > Arquitectura
• Libraries

Genre/Form

• Handbook
• handbooks.
• manuals (instructional materials)
• Handbooks and manuals
• Guides et manuels.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-239) and index.

Contents

History, trends, and design criteria for the ideal library -- An overview of the planning process -- The needs assessment -- The library program document -- The architect and architectural work -- Site selection and general design considerations -- Review of plans -- Parking, entry, and circulation -- Browsing and magazine display areas -- Reference services -- Material storage -- Special spaces for children and teens -- Meeting rooms -- Administration and staff work areas -- Climate control, staff lounge, and restrooms -- Computer areas -- Graphics, lighting, and chairs -- Quick improvements -- Post occupancy evaluation criteria -- Model template for library specifications : sample of a spreadsheet showing areas, materials, and seats : samples of functional area sheets -- Steel book stack specifications -- Library equipment suppliers -- Resources and further reading.

ISBN

• 1555704190
• 9781555704193

LCCN

^^2002511205

OCLC

• 50118166
• SCSB-11228024

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library