featured resources archive
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Delivering planning contributions for public libraries and local authority archive services
MLA have published a new report "Public Libraries, Archives and New Development: A Standard Charge Approach", to help local authorities ensure that the right planning guidance is in place to raise funds for libraries and archives. It can be ordered here from the MLA's distributor, Central Books.
Posted 14 Jul 2008
Design Guidance
A new resource from LSC the Design Guidance website was developed to provide guidance and support for all those interested in quality solutions to support the learning process. With everything from case studies, to articles on sustainability, being a client, the design process, construction and feasibility.
Posted 07 Jan 2008
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Designed for Learning
Taken from our new School Libraries toolkit section. The Designed for Learning: School Libraries DVD aims to contribute to the design and development of visually stunning, fit for purpose libraries.
Posted 20 Aug 2007
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Gender Equality Duty
Since April UK public authorities have been subject to a new Gender Equality Duty. A short guide has been prepared by CyMAL, highlighting how it may affect museums archives and libraries.
Posted 17 May 2007
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Museums and Art Galleries: Making Existing Buildings Accessible
Confronts the dilemmas faced in making historic buildings more inclusive in response to contemporary access standards and regulations. It generates a set of guidelines specific to museums and art galleries. Cave, A., RIBA Publishing, January 2007, £35.00
Posted 05 Apr 2007
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Classical Library Buildings of the World
This recently published book displays the architectural styles and features of 47 classical library buildings from 22 countries. For ordering details
Posted 06 Dec 2006
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Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
Publications include 'Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings', 'Environmental design' and Designing buildings for daylight'. Available to buy online.
Posted 09 Nov 2006
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Guidelines on preservation and conservation
More guidelines and standards have been added on preservation and conservation.
Posted 25 Sep 2006
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New Section: Guidelines and Standards
We have added an extensive new section to our toolkit: guidelines and standards on all types of library design. Further additions to be made in the coming weeks.
Posted 13 Jul 2006
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Pick of the design crop
Library By Design selects the best in recent furnishings and design solutions. (US based)
Posted 14 Jun 2006
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