Designed for Learning: School Libraries DVD (UK)
Funded by CILIP School Libraries group and MLA(Museums Libraries and Archives Council). The DVD aims to contribute to the design and development of visually stunning, fit for purpose libraries - to support 21st century learning in extended school settings. ISBN 13 978-0-9543792-9-2
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Good school libraries: making a difference to learning (UK)
A report by Ofsted which identifies those factors which help to produce good libraries in primary and secondary schools. Drawing on inspection data collected between September 2004 and July 2005. It includes case studies from some of the schools.
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Ideas and Designs: Creating the Environment for the Primary School Library (UK)
We need flexible and stimulating spaces for exciting learning. Written by Mike Dewe, an authority on library design, this new Guideline takes us easily through the thinking and design process, offering clear advice at all stages. With a list of useful publications and websites, it also provides two very useful and relevant case studies of schools planning and building new libraries. Produced by the Schools Library Association and available to purchase online.
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NEWLibraries Designed for Kids (UK)
Nolan Lushington. October 2008; 184pp; paperback; ISBN 978-1-85604-657-2 Get the 'inside story' from an experienced library design consultant on creating those special spaces in your library that promote and encourage children’s and young adults’ curiosity, learning, and reading – and support their lifelong love of books and information.
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Schools for the Future design guide (UK)
Produced by the Schools Building and Design Unit at the DfES, it takes a look at design issues - from planning the sight, to the types of spaces, to lighting, acoustics and furniture. There is also a section on the building process.
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Visionary Spaces: Designing and Planning a Secondary School Library (UK)
As part of a fundamental rethink about schools, their design and buildings, the library must be integral to the earliest stage of planning and design. We hope that this updated Guideline will provide inspiration and information to school librarians, indeed everyone in and beyond school, who is considering or directly involved with a new build or refurbished library development programme. Produced by the Schools Library Association and available to purchase online.
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