
SUGGESTED
READINGS
Public
Spaces
Krieger,
Alex. "Reinventing Public Space." Architectural Record
183, no. 5 (1995): 76-77.
Reinventing
Libraries
Bazillion,
Richard J., and Connie Braun. "Features of an Intelligent Building."
Part of Chap. "Designing an 'Intelligent Library'" in Academic
Libraries as High-tech Gateways: A Guide to Design & Space Decisions,
41-52. 2d ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2001.
Faulkner-Brown,
Harry. "Some Thoughts on the Design of Major Library Buildings."
In Intelligent Library Buildings: Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar
of the IFLA Section on Library Buildings and Equipment, The Hague,
Netherlands, 24-29 August 1997, edited by Marie-Françoise
Bisbrouck and Marc Chauveinc, 9-24. München: K.G. Saur, 1999.
Web,
T.D. "NewsWare: Integrating Mass Communications and Library Resources."
In Building Libraries for the 21st Century: The Shape of Information,
105-121. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2000.
History
of Library Buildings

Conn,
David R. and Barry McCallum. "Heritage to Hi-Tech: Evolution
or Image and Function of Canadian Public Libraries." In Readings
in Canadian Library History, ed. Peter F. McNally, 123- 149. Ottawa:
Canadian Library Association, 1986.
Kaser,
David. "Academic Library Buildings: Their Evolution and Prospects."
In Advances in Library Administration and Organization, ed.
Gerald B. McCabe and Bernard Kreissman, no. 7, 149-161. Greenwich,
CO: JAI Press, 1988.
Kaser,
David. "The Rise of the 'Anti-Building'." In The Evolution
of the American Academic Library Building, 155-164. Lanham, MD:
Scarecrow Press, 1997.
Thompson,
James. "The Physical Design of Libraries." In A History
of the Principles of Librarianship, 178-203. London: Clive
Bingley, 1977.
Carnegie
Libraries
Grimes,
Brendan. "Library Planning." In Irish Carnegie Libraries:
A Catalogue and Architectural History, 38-44. Portland,
OR: Irish Academic Press, 1998.
Van Slyck,
Abigail Ayres. "Designing the Modern Library." Part of Chap.
"Giving: The Reform of American Library Philanthropy" in
Free to All: Carnegie Libraries & American Culture, 1890-1920,
27-43. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1995.
Van Slyck,
Abigail Ayres. "Librarians vs. Architects." Part of Chap.
"Giving: The Reform of American Library Philanthropy" in
Free to All: Carnegie Libraries & American Culture,
1890-1920, 1-8. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1995.
Planning
Process
Holt,
Raymond. "Basic Phases of the Library Facility Planning Process."
In Planning Library Buildings and Facilities from Concept to Completion,
3-11. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1989.
McCabe,
Gerard B. "Beginning the Plan." In Planning for a New
Generation of Public Library Buildings, 7-20. Westport,
CO: Greenwood Press, 2000.
Needs
Assessment
Holt,
Raymond. "Needs Assessment." In Planning Library Buildings
and Facilities from Concept to Completion, 13-27. Metuchen, NJ:
Scarecrow Press, 1989.
The
Building Program
McCabe,
Gerard B. "The Library Building Program." In Planning
for a New Generation of Public Library Buildings, 67-76. Westport,
CO: Greenwood Press, 2000.
McCarthy,
Richard C. "Programming." In Designing Better Libraries:
Selecting and Working with Building Professionals, 18-26. 2d ed.
Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1999.
Site
Selection
Brawner,
Lee B., and Donald K. Beck. "Appendix E - Selecting an Effective
Public Library Site." In Determining Your Public Library's
Future Size: A Needs Assessment and Planning Model, 143-146. Chicago:
American Library Association, 1995.
Koontz,
Christine M. "A Model for Library Facility Siting." In Library
Facility Siting and Location Handbook. 85-108. Westport,
CO: Greenwood, 1997.
Requests
for Proposals
McCarthy,
Richard C. "Appendix 1 - Request for Proposal." In Designing
Better Libraries: Selecting and Working with Building Professionals,
111-117. 2d ed. Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1999.
Space
Planning
Brawner,
Lee B., and Donald K. Beck. "Appendix A - Library Space Planning
Guidelines" In Determining Your Public Library's Future Size:
A Needs Assessment and Planning Model, 123-125. Chicago: American
Library Association, 1996.
Organ,
Michael, and Margie Jantti. "Academic Library Seating: A Survey
of Usage, With Implications for Space Utilisation." Australian
Academic and Research Libraries 28, no.3 (1997): 205-216.
Selecting
and Working with an Architect
Curry,
Ann, and Zena Henriquez. "Planning Public Libraries: The Views
of Architects and Librarians." Library Administration &
Management 12, no. 2 (1998): 80-90.
McCarthy,
Richard C. "Building Design." In Designing Better Libraries:
Selecting and Working with Building Professionals, 35-44. 2d ed.
Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1999.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "The World of Architects." Part of Chap. "The
World of Architects and Contractors" in Countdown to a New
Library: Managing the Building Project, 19-25. Chicago: American
Library Association, 2000.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "What Architects Need to Know." Part of Chap.
"The World of Architects and Contractors" in Countdown
to a New Library: Managing the Building Project, 26-29. Chicago:
American Library Association, 2000.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "What to Expect from Your Architect." Part of
Chap. "The World of Architects and Contractors" in Countdown
to a New Library: Managing the Building Project, 29-31.
Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.
Colour
Mahnke,
Frank H. "Characteristics and Effects of Major Hues." In
Color, Environment, and Human Response: An Interdisciplinary Understanding
of Color and Its Use as a Beneficial Element in the Design of the
Architectural Environment, 54-77. New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1996.
Michaels,
Andrea Arthur, and David Leroy Michaels. "Color Confidence."
Part of Chap. "Include Color, Merchandising and Art" in
Interior Design and Furniture Selection for Libraries: Guidelines
for a Great Experience, 6.1. Scottsdale, AZ: Michaels Associates
Design Consultants, 1998.
Signage
Bosman,
Ellen, and Carol Rusinek. "Creating the User-friendly Library
by Evaluating Patron Perception of Signage." Reference Services
Review 25, no. 1 (1997): 71-82.
Margeton,
Stephen G. "Signage." In Introduction to Academic Law
Library Design: A Features Approach, 281-291. Littleton, CO: F.B.
Rothman Publications, 2000.
New
Technologies
Bazillion,
Richard J., and Connie Braun. "Appendix A - ATM Networking and
Building Design." In Academic Libraries as High-tech Gateways:
A Guide to Design & Space Decisions, 211-219. 2d ed. Chicago:
American Library Association, 2001.
Newman,
Kim, and Lynn Lorch Metz. "Design for the Management of Power
and Communication Systems Based on Conversations with Jay E. Frank,
FAIA, and Others." Library Hi Tech 17, no. 4 (1999): 339-348.
Handicapped
Access
Sannwald,
William W. "Compliance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines."
In Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, 84-112.
4th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2001.
Health
James,
T., and P. L. Witt. "Ergonomics in the Library." North
Carolina Libraries 57, no. 3 (1999): 93-99.
Steinhagen,
Elizabeth N., and Mary H. Kay. "Floor Covering Options for 'Sick
Buildings': A Collaborative Study." Journal of Library Administration
29, no. 2 (2000): 109-22.
Waynick,
B. "Clearing the Air: Indoor Air Quality and Employee Health."
North Carolina Libraries 57, no. 3 (1999): 100-103.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "Sick Building Syndrome." Part of Chap. "Security
and Safety" in Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building
Project, 150-154. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.
Wrightson,
Denelle, and John M. Wrightson. "Acoustical Considerations in
Planning and Design of Library Facilities." Library Hi Tech
17, no. 4 (1999): 349-357.
Furniture
Selection

Bright,
Franklyn F. "Building Structural Requirements." In Planning
for a Movable Compact Shelving System, 7-9. Chicago: American
Library Association, 1991.
Bright,
Franklyn F. "Introduction." In Planning for a Movable
Compact Shelving System, 1-5. Chicago: American Library Association,
1991.
Brown,
Carol R. "Service Desks." In Planning Library Interiors:
The Selection of Fumishings for the 21st Century, 50-59. Phoenix,
AZ: Oryx Press, 1995.
Michaels,
Andrea Arthur, and David Leroy Michaels. "Appendix A: Checklist
of Library Furnishings." In Interior Design and Furniture
Selection for Libraries: Guidelines for a Great Experience, 13.1-13.4.
Scottsdale, AZ: Michaels Associates Design Consultants, 1998.
Michaels,
Andrea Arthur, and David Leroy Michaels. "Service Desks, Shelving,
Seating, Tables and Carrels, Workstations." Part of Chap. "Select
Furniture, Finishes, and Equipment (FF&E)" in Interior
Design and Furniture Selection for Libraries: Guidelines for a Great
Experience, 5.1-5.2. Scottsdale, AZ: Michaels Associates
Design Consultants, 1998.
Michaels,
David L. "So, Just Select Some Furniture..." Library
Administration and Management 9, no. 3 (1995): 140-4.
Lighting

Ellis,
Estelle, Caroline Seebohm, and Christopher Simon Sykes. "Library
Lighting." In At Home with Books, 132-135. New York: Carol
Southern Books, 1995.
Scherer,
Jeffrey. "Light and Libraries." Library Hi Tech 17,
no. 4 (1999): 358-371.
Security
Shuman,
Bruce. "Designing Personal Safety into Library Buildings."
American Libraries 27, no. 7 (1996): 37-39.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "Designed-In Security." Part of Chap. "Security
and Safety" in Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building
Project, 143-147. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.
Maintenance
Lueder,
Dianne, and Sally Webb. "Planning for Maintenance in New Constructions."
In Administrator's Guide to Library Building Maintenance, 122-136.
Chicago: American Library Association, 1992.
Library
Media Centers (School Libraries)
Carefoot,
Lillian, and John Patkau. "A West Coast Perspective from a British
Columbia Architect." School Libraries in Canada 19, no.
1 (1999): 13-14.
Curry,
Ann, and Ursula Schwaiger. "The Balance Between Anarchy &
Control: Planning Library Space for Teenagers." School Libraries
in Canada 19, no. 1 (1999): 9-12.
"Designing
a School Library." School Libraries in Canada 19, no.
1 (1999): [4p. insert].
Dewe,
Michael. "Policy and Practical Issues." In Planning and
Designing Libraries for Children and Young People, 129-145. London:
Library Association, 1995.
Public
Libraries
Barton,
Phillip K., and Plummer Alston Jones, Jr. "Creating Library Interiors:
Planning and Design Considerations." North Carolina Libraries
55, no. 2 (1997): 65-71.
Academic
Libraries
Bartle,
Lisa R. "Designing an Active Academic Reference Service Point."
Reference and User Services Quarterly 38, no. 4 (1999): 395-401.
Freeman,
Geoffrey T. "The Academic Library in the 21st Century: Partner
in Education." In Building Libraries for the 21st Century:
The Shape of Information, 168-175. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2000.
Special
Libraries
Finnerty,
C. F. "Space Planning for the Special Library." Technicalities
16, no. 5 (1996): 11.
Winter,
K. L. "Special Libraries Accommodation Guidelines." Australian
Library Review 8, no. 3 (1991): 241-251.
Children's
Facilities
Feinberg,
Sandra, Joan F. Kuchner, and Sari Feldman. "Physical Environment."
In Learning Environments for Young Children: Rethinking Library
Spaces and Services, 30-42. Chicago: American Library Association,
1998.
Michaels,
Andrea Arthur, and David Leroy Michaels. "Children in the Equation."
Part of Chap. "Potpourri" in Interior Design and Furniture
Selection for Libraries: Guidelines for a Great Experience, 12.1.
Scottsdale, AZ: Michaels Associates Design Consultants, 1998.
Moving
Habich,
Elizabeth Chamberlain. "Planning Move Logistics." In Moving
Library Collections: A Management Handbook, 189-224. Westport,
CO: Greenwood, 1998.
Margeton,
Stephen G. "Transition, Occupancy, and Punch Lists." In
Introduction to Academic Law Library Design: A Features Approach,
349-360. Littleton, CO: F.B. Rothman Publications, 2000.
General
Words of Wisdom
Hagloch,
Susan B. "Construction." In Library Building Projects:
Tips for Survival, 43-48. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited,
1994.
Hagloch,
Susan B. "The Honeymoon's Over." In Library Building
Projects: Tips for Survival, 65-69. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited,
1994.
Hawthorne,
Pat, and Ron G. Martin, eds. "Words of Advice." In Planning
Additions to Academic Library Buildings: A Seamless Approach.
Chicago: American Library Association, 1995.
Woodward,
Jeannette. "Tying Up the Loose Ends." Part of Article "Countdown
to a New Library: A Blueprint for Success." American Libraries
30, no. 4 (1999): 46.

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