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Theme Issue
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011; US$ 199.00This part themed issue tries to grapple with the impact of changing library environments as librarians try to identify the extent, type and configuration of future space needs of both kinds. The themed articles address questions of learning space, landscape design and development and service design in evolving library spaces. more...
How Green is My Library?
ABC-CLIO 2009; US$ 40.00While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. A few jurisdictions are mandating LEED certified buildings and carbon-neutral... more...
Public Libraries Going Green
ALA Editions 2010; US$ 36.00Highly practical and bursting with ideas, this guide will serve as a quick reference source for going green in your library. more...
Designing Library Space for Children
De Gruyter 2011; US$ 126.00In 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... more...
University Libraries and Space in the Digital World
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 99.95This timely book addresses physical space in university libraries in the digital age. It considers the history of the use of space, integrates case studies from around the world with theoretical perspectives, explores recent developments including new build and refurbishment. With users at the forefront, chapters cover different aspects of learning... more...
Better by Design
Facet Publishing 2008; US$ 85.17This practical and accessible book is an invaluable guide for those who are approaching for the first time the important task of creating a new library or major refurbishment of existing facilities. more...
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Taylor & Francis 2012; US$ 113.00This comprehensive reference examines the changing role and design of library buildings, using a critical examination of recent examples from around the world. The authors, who represent the views of the architect and the client, outline the history and changing typology of the library. They examine the new national, public, academic and specialist... more...
IFLA Library Building Guidelines: Developments & Reflections
De Gruyter 2007; US$ 112.00The 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... more...
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 100.00Libraries and Learning Resource Centres is a comprehensive reference text examining the changing role and design of library buildings. Critical evaluations of international case studies demonstrate the principles of library design. Available for the first time in full colour, the second edition of the work focuses particularly on the important question... more...
Teen Spaces
ALA Editions 2008; US$ 40.00Library directors, teen librarians, and school library media specialists will welcome the inspiration from hundreds of teen spaces around the world, along with hands-on suggestions for revamping their own library. more...









