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This comprehensive reference examines the changing role and design of library buildings, using a critical examination of recent examples from around the world.The authors, who represent the views of the architect and the client, outline the history and changing typology of the library. They examine the new national, public, academic and specialist libraries using numerous international examples including Sri Lanka, Vancouver, Johannesburg, Paris and London. New design advice and technical data is presented to illustrate the many approaches that designers have taken in creating a building with many diverse functions. The book concludes with speculations about the future of the library as a place for storing, reflecting upon and exchanging knowledge.Libraries are undergoing fundamental change as new technology liberates the library from its dependence upon the written word. Increasingly libraries are seen as learning resource centres with a smooth interface between computer-based access and traditional book and journal material. * Comprehensive technical coverage of library planning & design gives a complete overview* Excellent author team representing both architects and library services to give unbiased and informed opinions* International case studies show the theory in practice
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Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
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Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Brian Edwards
Dip.Arch(Canterbury), M.Sc(Heriot-Watt), Ph.D(Glasgow), RIBA, RTPI, RIAS
with Biddy Fisher
FLA, MLib
Architectural Press OXFORD AUCKLAND BOSTON JOHANNESBURG MELBOURNE NEW DELHI
Architectural Press An imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 225 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801-2041 A division of Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd A member of the Reed Elsevier plc group
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Edwards, Brian, 1944± Libraries and learning resource centres 1. Library architecture 2. Library architecture ± Case studies I. Title II. Fisher, Biddy 727.8 ISBN 0 7506 4605 5 For information on all Architectural Press publications visit our website at www.bh.com/architecturalpress
Typeset by BC Typesetting, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1NZ Printed in Great Britain by MPG Books Ltd, Bodmin, Cornwall
Contents Library quotations
vi
Acknowledgements
vii
Introduction Part 1
ix
The history of the library 1 History: form and meaning in library design
Part 2
Planning the library 2 Location and site factors 3 Planning the library 35 4 Space design 47
Part 3
Impact of new information technology 69 Technical factors and engineering design 77 Refurbishment 88 Furniture, shelving and storage shelving 99
Library types 9 10 11 12
Part 5
The national library 113 The public library 131 The university library 159 The specialist library 193
Speculations 13 The future of the library
Bibliography Index
25
Technical issues