IFLA library building guidelines : developments and reflections
UnknownLatimer, Karen
K. G. Saur Verlag (Munchen, 2007) (eng) English9783598117688UnknownUnknownLIBRARY BUILDINGS-STANDARDS; UnknownThe 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.
Physical dimension
266 p.22 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Introduction: A new tool for planning library buildings / Hellen Niegaard, Karen Latimer (editors) –
pt. I. Developments & reflections –
The top ten qualities of good library space / Andrew McDonald –
Reinventing the physical library: libraries in a new context / Hellen Niegaard –
Investigating the need for space / Anders C. Dahlgren –
Unlocking the library: library design from a marketing perspective / Janine Schmidt –
Users and public space what to consider when planning library space / Karen Latimer –
Configuring internal staff areas / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck –
How was it for you? the building process in practice / Andrew McDonald –
pt. II. Guidelines for planning the process –
The building process including how to choose and architect / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck –
A practical means of estimating library space needs / Anders C. Dahlgren –
Interior design considerations and developing the brief / Cecilia Kugler –
A library project from and architect's point of view / Santi Romero, Barcelona Province –
Green building management and sustainable maintenance / Sean Wgnaer with contributions from Jeffrey Scherer –
Reading plans for library professionals / Olaf Eigenbrodt –
Renovating historic Buildings / Santi Romero, Barcelona Province –
Site & location / Hellen Niegaard –
What to look for: a check list for visiting library buildings / Marie Francoise Bisbrouck.