Planning Academic and Research Library Buildings

New technology has put an increasing burden on library planners to develop flexible buildings to accommodate the future library. Today's academic and research library buildings continue to serve multiple purposes -- house the collection, support technology, and provide study and research space for users.Librarians, planners, architects, designers, consultants, and academic administrators can use Planning Academic and Research Library Buildings as a complete planning tool. Arranged chronologically through the building planning process, the completely updated and expanded edition of this classic text reviews all aspects of planning and construction of academic and research library buildings, including: -- Alternatives to a new building-- The building program-- Budgeting and expense control-- Building additions and renovation-- Planning and siting-- Design development-- Contract documentsSelect library building examples are used to illustrate points and clarify solutions to problems. Appendices include program examples and environmental conditions for book preservation. A comprehensive bibliography provides both in-print and online resources on building planning.Every librarian, architect, and decision-maker should have Planning Academic and Research Library Buildings as part of their personal collection.