Planning Academic Library Building Additions: A Seamless Approach (LAMA Occasional Paper S.) - Tapa blanda

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This text aims to help librarians to work with architects and building planners to expand existing structures, without sacrificing current design aesthetics. It uses case studies profiling the expansion of three academic libraries, describing the challenges and opportunities of planning.

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These information-packed resources offer practical strategies for assessing space requirements and meeting them cost-effectively. Whether you're building a brand-new facility or expanding an existing one, you'll find invaluable guidance from these experts.

Discover hands-on approaches to:
-- Exploring planning and design considerations
-- Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act
-- Using space creatively and effectively

Uses photos, architectural plans, and step-by-step explanations to outline the process of working with architects and planners to create a library expansion that does not compromise current design aesthetics. Case studies from three academic libraries bring concepts to life.