Planning the Modern Public Library Building

by Gerard B. McCabe (Editor), James Kennedy (Editor)

Overview

This collection of 22 highly informative essays offers important insight into current activities in the area of building planning. Written by recognized building experts from the United States and Australia, the essays discuss critical planning issues from a management perspective.

Topics include space design; collection marketing; furniture selection; landscaping; accommodating different age groups; hosting activities and events; seeking support from the community; and more. Technology is given a high priority. A bibliographic essay provides an abundance of suggested titles for further study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313321559
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/30/2003
Series:	Libraries Unlimited Library Management Collection
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

GERARD B. MCCABE is retired Director of Libraries, Clarion University, Pennsylvania.

JAMES R. KENNEDY is University Librarian, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Part I: The Planning Begins
Chapter 1: Early Planning for a New Library
Chapter 2: Before Sizing Your Building, Reinvent It: Think New Services, Collections, and Equipment
Chapter 3: Greening the Library: An Overview of Sustainable Design
Chapter 4: An Ounce of Prevention: Library Directors and the Designing of Public Libraries
Part II: Rallying Support
Chapter 5: Community Involvement in the Library Construction Process
Chapter 6: Getting to Yes: The Public Library Building Process in Henrico County, Virginia
Part III: Key Issues for Planning
Chapter 7: Retail Technology Applications and Their Role in the Modern Library
Chapter 8: A Guide to Selecting Library Furniture
Chapter 9: Landscape Design, Establishment, and Maintenance
Part IV: Joint-Use Libraries
Chapter 10: Joint-Use Libraries: The Ultimate Form of Cooperation
Part V: Services for Children, Young Adults, and Seniors
Chapter 11: Designing Library Space for Children and Adolescents
Chapter 12: Using Teen Patrons as a Resource in Planning Young Adult Library Space in Public Libraries
Chapter 13: Creating a Senior-Friendly Library
Part VI: Technology
Chapter 14: Wireless Networking in the Library: Creating Network Connectivitity Throughout the Library-A Decision-Making Guide for Planners
Chapter 15: Considerations in Planning and Managing Computer Services
Chapter 16: The Importance of Lighting
Chapter 17: New Concepts for Technology in Library Design
Part VII: Notable Buildings
Chapter 18: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak: Sarawak State Library and Multimedia
Chapter 19: Historic Libraries and Their Enduring Value: Brooklyn Public Library Renews Its Historic Buildings
Part VIII: Bibliographic Essay
Chapter 20: Annotated Bibliography: Planning, Designing, and Building Public Libraries