Libraries and Learning Resource Centres

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Libraries and Learning Resource Centres is a comprehensive reference text examining the changing role and design of library buildings. Critical evaluations of international case studies demonstrate the principles of library design.<BR id="CRLF"><BR id="CRLF">Available for the first time in full colour, the second edition of the work focuses particularly on the important question of access and design in public libraries. Updated case studies and technical data allow the professional architect to…

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Full title :Libraries and Learning Resource Centres / Brian Edwards.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2009.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Architectural Press
Place of Publication:Kidlington
Language:eng
Publication Date:2009.

The Physical Object

Description:288 p. ; : 276 x 216 mm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1856176193, 9781856176194
oclc:ocn488686044
Dewey Decimal:727.8

Part One:form and meaning in library design / The History of the Library; 1. History -- Planning the library; 2. Location and site factors, 3. Planning the library, 4. Space design / Part Two -- Technical issues; 5. Impact of new technology, 6. Technical factors and engineering design, 7. Refurbishment, 8. Furniture and shelving design / Part Three -- Library types; 9. The national library, 10. The public library, 11. The university library, 12. The Specialist Library / Part Four -- Speculations; 13. The future / Part Five.

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