Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations

Contents: Preface. 1. Building planning and architecture. 2. Library site selection. 3. Sustainable design. 4. General exterior considerations. 5. Interior organization of library buildings. 6. Compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines. 7. Telecommunications, electrical, and miscellaneous equipment. 8. Interior design and finishes. 9. Materials handling and storage: book stacks and shelving. 10. Building systems. 11. Safety and security. 12. Maintenance of library buildings and property. 13. Building occupancy and post-occupancy evaluation. 14. Groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies. Bibliography.

"Planning construction of a new library facility or renovation of an existing one can be a daunting task. With the new fifth edition of his Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, veteran library administrator and construction consultant William Sannwald guides librarians and other members of a building design team through the stages of the design process. Updated materials includes.

• A new chapter on sustainable design, including issues of site selection, air quality, and energy and water efficiency.
• New sections on wireless networking, information commons, and media production and presentation labs.
• Updated treatment of special collections and materials handling systems.
• A new section on disaster planning.
• A reorganized chapter on ADA accessibility guidelines that matches the structure of the federal statute.

Because construction projects are complex and sometimes unwieldy, Sannwald\'s checklist format provides a clear, concise way of itemizing the issues, helping your construction project run as smoothly as possible." (jacket)