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050 _aZ 679.2.U54
_b.Sa58 2016
100 _aSannwald, William W.,
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245 0 _aChecklist of library building design considerations /
_cWilliam W. Sannwald.
264 _aChicago :
_bALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association,
_c2016
300 _axiii, 269 pages
_c28 cm.
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 259-269).
520 _a *collaborative collections and materials-handling efficiency
520 _a *creating quiet spaces
520 _a *designing makerspaces, digital media labs, or leased library enterprises
520 _a *disaster and recovery planning
520 _a *sustainable design features, including sensors that save energy and water
520 _a and *important virtual presence aspects to bear in mind during physical space decisions. Library managers, administrators, and facilities staff will find this book a matchless tool for any construction project regardless of size or complexity. --Amazon.com
520 _aThe needs and functions of library buildings have certainly changed over the last decade, but the necessity for planning intelligently and thoroughly hasn't. In fact, tighter budgets and the complex demands of both library users and staff call for careful preparation now more than ever. Whether you're building from the ground up or simply remodeling, the success of your project hinges on planning, coordination, and communication. This new update of Sannwald's classic guide will help you stay prepared and organized for every phase of your undertaking from conception through the dedication ceremony. Using a popular checklist format that ensures no detail is overlooked, this planner covers crucial considerations like *Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) factors, structured to match the federal code
650 _aLibrary architecture
_zUnited States.
_976063
650 _aLibrary buildings
_zUnited States
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942 _cCIR
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