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This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in
revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a
library and investigates the transformation of buildings which
originally had a different purpose. The publication shows worldwide
best practice examples from different types of libraries in
historic environments, both urban and rural, while maintaining a
focus on sustainability concerning the architecture and interior
design.
Architectural realisation of a building and its opening to the
public with a range of services are central components of the
building and design process of libraries. Post-Occupancy Evaluation
(POE) is the final step in this process. It provides a opportunity
to assess whether the construction and design of the building has
indeed met the library's and users' requirements and how
effectively the building functions.
In recent years the library community has seen a renewed interest
in library architecture and design. This is due to the change of
focus from content and collection development to how libraries
engage with their users in a digital age. This means that
librarians, architects, politicians and patrons must develop new
visions, concepts and ideas for the design and building of
libraries. This book brings together a number of articles based on
presentations from the IFLA World Congress 2009: historical view of
the development of children's libraries over the last century, a
look at how children use new media, libraries of the future,
innovative design projects for children's libraries from around the
world. current theme historical view and new projects
The information society and the information age are changing
library services as well as library premises. This raises questions
about what needs to be considered when planning and designing new
library buildings in order to achieve attractive, efficient and
future-oriented new library spaces. This new publication provides
information and guidelines for the building planning process,
whether you are planning a new public or academic library building.
It reflects on fundamental issues, on new development trends and on
the planning process. The library building process is seen from
both the library manager's perspective as well as that of the
architect and designer. Issues covered include what to consider
when investigating the need for space, library design from a
marketing viewpoint, green management and sustainability relating
to library buildings and a layman's guide to reading plans. This
publication and the IFLA guidelines provided are not seen as a
traditional set of recommendations to be rigidly adhered to since
this would be unrealistic in a fast-changing and global context.
Rather, library managers and architects should read them in order
to inform their thinking on key issues and establish a planning
programme. They must then relate them to their own countries and
circumstances by making the relevant local adjustments.
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