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Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations

Author: William W. Sannwald

Rs. 950

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ISBN 9788170005612
Year of Publication 2009
Binding HardBound
Pages 220
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Language English
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Planning construction of a new library facility or renovation of an existing one can be a daunting task. With the new fifth edition of his Checklist of Library Building Design Consideration, veteran library administrator and construction consultant william Sannwald guides librarians and other members of a building design team through the stages of the design process. Updated materials includes.
A new chapter on sustainable design, including issues of site selection, air quality, and energy and water efficiency.
New sections on wireless networking, information commons, and media production labs.
Updated treatment of special collections and materials handling systems.
A new section on disaster planning
A reorganized chapter on ADA accessibility guidelines that matches the structure of the federal statute
Because construction projects are complex and sometimes unwieldy, Sannwald's checklist format provides a clear, concise way of itemizing the issues, helping your construction project run as smoothly as possible.

Preface
1. BUILDING PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE
A. Indicators of Dissatisfaction with Existing Facilities
B. Institutional Planning Team
C. Determining Space Needs
D. Joint Use Considerations
E. Alternatives to New Construction
F. Selecting a Library Building Consultant
G. Choosing an Architect
H. Choosing a Contractor
I. Architectural Design
2. LIBRARY SITE SELECTION
A. General Conditions
B. Location
C. Accessibility
D. Size
E. Environmental Issues
3. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
A. Sustainable Sites
B. Water Efficiency
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Materials
E. Indoor Environmental Air Quality
F. Lighting and Day Lighting
G. Roofs
4. GENERAL EXTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS
A. Landscaping
B. Parking
C. Building Exterior
D. Roof
E. Bicycle Racks
F. Flagpole
G. Exterior Signage
H. Loading Docks and Delivery
I. Outdoor Trash Enclosures
J. Outdoor Book and media Returns
5. INTERIOR ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY BUILDINGS
A. Entrance
B. Circulation Desk Facilities
C. Reference Facilities
D. Information Commons
E. Multimedia Facilities
F. Media Production and Presentation Labs
G. Special Collections/Rare Books/Archives
H. Reserve Book Room
I. Faculty/Graduate Carrels and Study Rooms
J. Literacy Center
K. Young Adult Facilities
L. Children's Facilities
M. Meeting and Seminar Rooms
N. Convenience Facilities
O. Displays
P. Publics Art
Q. Interior Signage
R. Workrooms/Offices
S. Staff Lounge
T. Friends of the Library
U. Library Store
V. Interior Storage
6. COMPLIANCE WITH ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES
A. Transportation, Parking Lots, Parking Signage, and Accessible Routes
B. Ground and Floor Surfaces
C. Curb Cuts
D. Ramps
E. Stairs
F. Lifts and Elevators
G. Doors
H. Entrances
I. Accessible Routes within the Building
J. Drinking Fountains
K. Water Closets
L. Toilet Rooms
M. Toilet Stalls
N. Urinals
O. Lavatories
P. Handrails and Grab Bars
Q. Controls and Operating Mechanisms
R. Alarms
S. Signage
T. Telephones
U. Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables
V. Assembly Areas
W. Building Assistance Facilities
7. TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL, AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A. General Considerations
B. Telecommunications Entrances and Closets
C. Horizontal Pathways
D. Cabling and Outlets
E. Wireless Technology
F. Workstation Connections
G. Workstation Equipment
H. Telephone System
I. Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment
J. Electrical Power
8. INTERIOR DESIGN AND FINISHES
A. Service desks
B. Seating
C. Tables
D Lighting
E. Windows
F. Flooring
G. Walls
H. Color
I. Equipment List
J. Behavioral Aspects of Space
9. MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE: BOOK STACKS AND SHELVING
A. Conventional Stationary Stacks and Shelving
B. Movable-Aisle Compact Shelving
C. Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
D. Material Handling Systems
E. Remote Storage
10. BUILDING SYSTEMS
A. Acoustics
B. Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerating (HVAC&R) Systems
C. Electrical Systems
D. Lighting
E. Plumbing and Restrooms
F. Elevators and Escalators
11. SAFETY AND SECURITY
A. General
B. External security
D. Fire Safety
E. Disaster Planning
12. MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
A. Routine Maintenance
B. Graffiti
C. Building Materials
D. Custodial Facilities
E. Groundskeeper Facilities
F. Trash Enclosures
G. Betterments and Improvements
13. BUILDING OCCUPANCY AND POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION
A. Building Acceptance
B. Getting Ready For Occupancy
C. Moving
D. Post-occupancy Evaluation
14. GROUNDBREAKING AND DEDICATION CEREMONIES
A. Planning
B. Event Checklist

William W. Sannwald was Assistant to the City Manager and Manager of Library Design and Development from 1997 to 2004, and was City Librarian of the San Diego Public Library from 1979 to 1997. He is now a full-time faculty member in the Business School at San Diego State University and works as a library building and administrative consultant. He is the author of numerous books and articles on library architecture and management and has presented papers at natinal and international conferences. Past President of the Library Administration and management Association (LAMA), Sannwald was a Jury Member of the joint ALA/AIA awards. He is the recipient of the San Diego AIA chapter's highest honor, the Irving Gill Award, for his contributions to library architecture.

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