The needs and functions of library buildings have certainly changed over the last decade, but the necessity for planning intelligently and thoroughly hasn’t. In fact, tighter budgets and the complex demands of both library users and staff call for careful preparation now more than ever. Whether you’re building from the ground up or simply remodeling, the success of your project hinges on planning, coordination, and communication. This new update of Sannwald’s classic guide will help you stay prepared and organized for every phase of your undertaking from conception through the dedication ceremony. Using a popular checklist format that ensures no detail is overlooked, this planner covers crucial considerations like

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) factors, structured to match the federal code;
sustainable design features, including sensors that save energy and water;
designing makerspaces, digital media labs, or leased library enterprises;
disaster and recovery planning;
creating quiet spaces;
collaborative collections and materials-handling efficiency; and
important virtual presence aspects to bear in mind during physical space decisions.

Library managers, administrators, and facilities staff will find this book a matchless tool for any construction project regardless of size or complexity.

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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teor�a y cr�tica del dise�o y han escrito m�s de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en �xitos de ventas. Tambi�n han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Dise�o del siglo XX, El dise�o industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Dise�o del siglo XXI.

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