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Constructing library buildings that work / Fred Schlipf.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Schlipf, Frederick A., author.
- Series:
- Gale eBooks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Library architecture--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Library architecture.
- Library buildings--Design and construction--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Library buildings.
- Library fittings and supplies--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Library fittings and supplies.
- Library architecture--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Library buildings--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Library fittings and supplies--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 186 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : ALA Editions, [2020]
- Summary:
- "This book covers the essential basics of the library construction process and how to construct successful library buildings"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Part I. Basics of the Library Construction Process
- Basic Building Configuration
- Programming
- Hiring Architects
- Site Selection
- The Design and Construction Process
- Funding
- Remodeling vs. New Construction
- Converting Non-Library Spaces
- Part II. Characteristics of Successful Library Buildings
- Accessibility
- Acoustics
- Efficient Operation
- Electrical Wiring
- Elevators and Staircases
- Expandability
- Flexibility
- Furniture
- HVAC Systems
- Lighting
- Meeting and Program Rooms
- Plumbing
- Security
- Service Desks
- Shelving
- Staff Workspaces
- Storage Spaces
- Good and Bad Ideas in Library Architecture
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Schlipf, Fred Constructing Library Buildings That Work
- ISBN:
- 9780838947623
- 083894762X
- 9780838947616
- 0838947611
- OCLC:
- 1151520388
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