Public library buildings
Subtitle: the librarian's go-to guide for construction, expansion, and renovation projects
By: Lisa Charbonnet
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781440838583
Subjects: Remodeling; Public libraries; Planning; Library buildings; Design and construction
Description: "This go-to guide covers the entire process of building or renovating a public library--from initial planning, to maintaining the completed space, to measuring success. Provides you with an informal, easy-to-read, practical guide that addresses the specific needs of public librarians looking to reimagine their library space. Takes a holistic approach that covers every step from initial vision to evaluating success. Offers practical, nuts-and-bolts advice from an experienced veteran of the process. Helps you to claim a seat at the table--and shows you why the input of librarians is so important"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218) and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting Started; title: The Site: Renovation or Expansion?; title: Funding; title: Selecting the Team; title: Programming and Space Planning; title: Preparing for Construction; title: Construction: What's a Library Director to Do?; title: Wrapping Up; title: Post-Construction.