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Planning a new or refurbished public library means considering not
only facilities for collections, services, staff and users, but
examining also the local context, reviewing the library image, and
developing relationships with other community facilities and
agencies. This book examines the entire gamut of challenges
confronting the planning and development of contemporary public
libraries; their mission, their roles, and key issues such as
lifelong learning, social inclusion, community and cultural needs,
regeneration and funding. The helpful presentation and readable
style guides the librarian through the preliminary
information-gathering and decision-making process that ensures a
successful library building for all concerned. Using practical case
studies, plans and photographs, the author tackles the critical
issues of siting, size, plans and design concepts, and provides a
helpful guide to weighing up the alternatives of refurbished,
converted and new buildings. Separate chapters focus on the
planning, briefing and construction process; security, safety and
sustainability; key characteristics of successful buildings;
identity, decor and signage; and interior layout and facilities.
The text draws together a vast resource of real library examples
from all over the world which provide best practice models and
lessons to learn. For funding authorities, librarians and
architects of public libraries this is a highly informative book
that will help to ensure wise decision-making and prevent costly
mistakes.
Planning a new or refurbished public library means considering not
only facilities for collections, services, staff and users, but
examining also the local context, reviewing the library image, and
developing relationships with other community facilities and
agencies. This book examines the entire gamut of challenges
confronting the planning and development of contemporary public
libraries; their mission, their roles, and key issues such as
lifelong learning, social inclusion, community and cultural needs,
regeneration and funding. The helpful presentation and readable
style guides the librarian through the preliminary
information-gathering and decision-making process that ensures a
successful library building for all concerned. Using practical case
studies, plans and photographs, the author tackles the critical
issues of siting, size, plans and design concepts, and provides a
helpful guide to weighing up the alternatives of refurbished,
converted and new buildings. Separate chapters focus on the
planning, briefing and construction process; security, safety and
sustainability; key characteristics of successful buildings;
identity, decor and signage; and interior layout and facilities.
The text draws together a vast resource of real library examples
from all over the world which provide best practice models and
lessons to learn. For funding authorities, librarians and
architects of public libraries this is a highly informative book
that will help to ensure wise decision-making and prevent costly
mistakes.
A helpful and informative guide for librarians responsible for
local studies collections covering the key issues in the
twenty-first century. Each chapter is written by a different
specialist, covering: resource providers; management of service
provision; management of the collection and its materials (from
books and pamphlets to microforms, CD-ROMs and websites);
information access and retrieval; marketing; dealing with
enquiries. Introductory and concluding chapters consider the local
collection within its library context, the wider cultural, social,
political and economic setting, the international local studies
perspective and the future for this specialism in the UK. The guide
is aimed principally at public librarians but will be of interest
to academic, school and special librarians, library school
students, archivists, those working with local history and related
societies, and those in charge of private collections.
With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their
environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished
and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing
buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across
the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished. The
case-studies in this book provide librarians, architects and others
with examples of what has been undertaken and highlight the
policies, processes, design issues - and the problems that have
been overcome - leading to successful library refurbishments. While
the case studies are mainly drawn from the UK and cover a variety
of library types, the book has wider international appeal and
includes case studies drawn from Ireland, Sweden and the USA.
A helpful and informative guide for librarians responsible for
local studies collections covering the key issues in the
twenty-first century. Each chapter is written by a different
specialist, covering: resource providers; management of service
provision; management of the collection and its materials (from
books and pamphlets to microforms, CD-ROMs and websites);
information access and retrieval; marketing; dealing with
enquiries. Introductory and concluding chapters consider the local
collection within its library context, the wider cultural, social,
political and economic setting, the international local studies
perspective and the future for this specialism in the UK. The guide
is aimed principally at public librarians but will be of interest
to academic, school and special librarians, library school
students, archivists, those working with local history and related
societies, and those in charge of private collections.
The International Federation of Library Associations and
Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing
the interests of library and information services and their users.
It is the global voice of the information profession. The series
IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which
libraries, information centres, and information professionals
worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a
group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global
problems.
With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their
environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished
and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing
buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across
the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished. The
case-studies in this book provide librarians, architects and others
with examples of what has been undertaken and highlight the
policies, processes, design issues - and the problems that have
been overcome - leading to successful library refurbishments. While
the case studies are mainly drawn from the UK and cover a variety
of library types, the book has wider international appeal and
includes case studies drawn from Ireland, Sweden and the USA.
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