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Sannwald, William W.

Checklist of library building design considerations / William W. Sannwald. - 4th ed. - Chicago : American Library Association, c2001. - vii, 183 p. ; 28 cm.

"For the Architecture of Public Libraries Committee, LAMA Buildings and Equipment Section."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183).

Building planning and architecture -- Library site selection -- General exterior considerations -- Interior organization of library buildings -- Compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines -- Telecommunications, electrical, and miscellaneous equipment -- Interior design and finishes -- Book stacks and shelving -- Building systems -- Safety and security -- Maintenance of library building and property -- Building occupancy and post-occupancy -- Groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies.

Building new libraries.

ISBN: 0838935060 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780838935064 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1566396921 (pbk.) 9781566396929 (pbk.) 1566396913 (cased) 9781566396912 (cased)

LCCN: 00052164

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Library architecture--United States.

LC Class. No.: Z679.2.U54 / S36 2001

Dewey Class. No.: 727/.8