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A selective list of on-line and print resources on all aspects of library planning and design.

Please note: inclusion does not mean endorsement of a resource.

Contents:

Latest additions:

  • Renewing our Libraries (UK) [ Planning, design and construction ]
    Ashgate Publishing, Jan 2009, Pages: 302
    With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished.
    The case-studies in this book provide librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken and highlight the policies, processes, design issues Ð and the problems that have been overcome Ð leading to successful library refurbishments. While the case studies are mainly drawn from the UK and cover a variety of library types, the book has wider international appeal and includes case studies drawn from Ireland, Sweden and the USA. [book]

  • Retail Interior Layout for Libraries in libraries. [ Design Trends ]
    Christie Koontz
    An article investigating the benefits of using tried and tested retail-based interior layout principles [Article]

  • Web 2.0 and Libraries: Impacts, Technologies and Trends [ Technology ]
    Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Jan 2010, Pages: 200
    This book is an up-to-date and insightful analysis of a key topic. It explores how libraries can exploit the potential of emerging technologies and provides strategies and techniques for supporting learners in the virtual and physical environment. [Book]

  • 6 Tips to Surviving Library Construction (USA) [ Planning, design and construction ]
    Wisdom from the library leaders who pulled off 12 renovations in seven months [link]

  • Current Trends in Library Building Design (UK) [ Design Trends ]
    Analysis of a visit to various academic libraries in the UK. The study investigates the use of space and design trends in new or refurbished libraries with an aim of using the information in the strategic planning of future library developments at La Trobe University. [link] [article]

  • Checklist for New Library Buildings (AUS) [ Planning, design and construction ]
    A Checklist from the State Library of Queensland, Australia to help with the planning of new library building and to help during the project until opening day. Specific to the State of Queensland but of general interest too. [Link]

  • Green Design / Sustainable Architecture: Resources (USA) [ Energy efficiency & sustainable building design ]
    Sustainably designed buildings aim to lessen their impact on our environment through energy and resource efficiency. This guide will lead you to information on this topic and give you strategies for locating newer materials. [link]

  • Green Files [ Energy efficiency & sustainable building design ]
    Green Files is a Subject Tracer™ Information Blog developed and created by the Virtual Private Library™. It is designed to bring together the latest resources and sources on an ongoing basis to create a comprehensive global directory covering the area of green environmental resources and systems for the home, business and our global environment. [link]





Resources compiled with the help of Information Services, Aberystwyth University