As library services change, library buildings must adapt to accommodate these new innovations. Buildings are living things, and this resource will offer guidance to those embarking on a planning project of any scale or size.
The book will examine the uniqueness of libraries as a building type, space planning basics, and trends in library design. The topics of sustainability, resilience, and occupant health and wellness in library buildings, all of which have gained importance in the last decade, will also be explored.
Finally, detailed dimensional data on the size and space requirements for typical library shelving, furniture, and equipment will be provided, creating a working reference for anyone planning library spaces.
This book is for librarians, trustees, local government officials, architects, and interior designers who are designing or planning to build, renovate, or reconfigure library spaces. As library services change, buildings must adapt to accommodate and provide these new innovations. Buildings are living things, and this book will offer guidance to those embarking on a project of any scale or size.