Interior design for libraries : drawing on function & appeal / Carol R. Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Carol R.

Series:

ALA editions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Library buildings.

Library decoration.

Library fittings and supplies.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 143 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

Chicago ; London : American Library Association, 2002.

Summary:

Focusing on functionality (for staff) and appeal (for customers), this illustrated how-to guide offers a comprehensive plan for designing new or renovated spaces. From furniture to lighting and signage to acoustics, this readable, beautifully illustrated book shows you how to plan for different phases of building, incorporate technology, design for different age groups and areas of the library, facilitate the work of researchers and students, and provide the best access to all of the products and services in the library. With 15 color plates and 32 halftones that illustrate how different elements work together to form an overall design, this must-have book will help you turn any type of library into a welcoming and efficient space for customers young and old.

Contents:

Basic considerations in library interior design

The planning phases of a library building project

Basic interior design issues

Library furnishings

Signs and wayfinding

Selecting materials, finishes, and colors

The interior design of spaces for children and teens

Lighting and acoustics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-138) and index.

ISBN:

0838908292

OCLC:

48944419