Edwards, Brian, 1944-

Libraries and learning resource centres / Brian Edwards with Biddy Fisher. - xii, 227 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The history of the library. History: form and meaning in library design -- Planning the library. Location and site factors. Planning the library. Space design -- Technical issues. Impact of new information technology. Technical factors and engineering design. Refurbishment. Furniture, shelving and storage shelving -- Library types. The national library. The public library. The university library. The specialist library -- Speculations. The future of the library. Pt. 1. 1. Pt. 2. 2. 3. 4. Pt. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pt. 4. 9. 10. 11. 12. Pt. 5. 13.

0750646055 9780750646055


Library architecture
Library architecture--Case studies

Z679 / .E35 2002

727.8