Countdown to a new library : managing the building project / Jeannette Woodward.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woodward, Jeannette A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library buildings--United States--Design and construction.

Library buildings.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiii, 205 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2000.

Summary:

For any librarian going through a big-budget, long-term building or renovation project, this comprehensive "hardhat" book will become an indispensable companion and reference source. Using the hands-on tools and real-life insider stories from librarians around the country, you'll learn how to: -- "Talk the talk" to work constructively with architects and builders.-- Plan expertly for technology access.-- Identify key building areas for security, electrical, HVAC, lighting, roofing, and ADA requirements.-- Keep the project on budget, while making sure it meets the needs of users, staff, and officials.

Helpful appendices provide quick reference to ADA regulations and directories of library furniture resources.

Contents:

1 Getting Off to a Good Start 1

Preparing Yourself for What's Ahead 1

Donning Your Library Hard Hat 3

Identifying and Communicating with Key Players 3

Functioning Effectively in a Highly Charged Political Environment 6

Establishing Lines of Communication 8

Realizing That You Can't Do It All Alone 10

Developing Your Skills 12

Understanding the Complexity of a Modern Building 14

2 The World of Architects and Contractors 18

How New Buildings Happen 18

The World of Architects 19

What Architects Need to Know 26

What to Expect from Your Architect 29

The World of Contractors 31

The Design-Build Delivery System 35

Choosing a Building Team for Renovation or Remodeling 40

Hiring a Watchdog 41

Keeping Your Project on Track 43

3 Before Design Begins 47

Focusing on Recent Library Trends 48

Planning for the Future 50

Planning for Hard Times 54

Selecting a Site 55

Sharing a Facility 60

Identifying Space Needs 61

Planning a Renovation or Remodeling Project 74

4 The Building Shell 82

Exterior Materials 82

Roof Design Matters 83

Everyone Loves an Atrium (Except a Librarian) 85

The Library Entrance 86

5 Environmental and Human Needs 89

Bringing Light into the Building 89

Energy Efficiency and New Buildings 98

Energy Efficiency and Older Buildings 102

Access and Americans with Disabilities 104

6 Technology and Modern Building Infrastructures 111

Technology in Today's Libraries 112

Planning for a High-Tech Future 117

Telecommunications and the Modern Library 121

Electrical Service 127

Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling 129

Managing Humidity 134

A Quiet Environment 139

7 Security and Safety 142

Designed-in Security 143

Fire Safety 147

Disaster Prevention and Preparedness 149

Sick Building Syndrome 150

8 Flooring Materials, Wall Coverings, and Furnishings 155

Important versus Unimportant Decisions 156

Selecting Flooring Materials 158

Selecting Wall Coverings 164

Selecting Library Furnishings 165

9 Surviving the Construction Phase 179

Change Orders 179

The Special Pitfalls of a Renovation 181

Signage Systems 185

10 Moving and Getting Settled 190

Moving Day 191

Health Hazards of a New Building 192

The Shake-Down Period 194.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0838907679

OCLC:

43254259