Designing a school library media center for the future

Designing a school library media center for the future / Rolf Erikson and Carolyn Markuson.

A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related top...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Erikson, Rolf
Other Authors: Markuson, Carolyn Bussian
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 2007.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Instructional materials centers > United States > Design and construction.
Instructional materials centers > United States > Automation.
School libraries > United States > Design and construction.
School libraries > United States > Automation.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > School Media.
Instructional materials centers > Automation
Instructional materials centers > Design and construction
School libraries > Automation
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Seeing the big picture : what to expect and when to expect it
  • Working successfully with key players : the art of communication
  • Planning your program : it's never too soon!
  • Planning for technology : the essential ingredients
  • Planning space allocation : an integrated approach
  • Creating a functional interior : zone and furniture plans
  • Creating an inviting interior : furnishings
  • Creating a comfortable interior : lighting, acoustics, mechanical design, and ergonomics
  • Creating a green interior : sustainability
  • Making the library accessible : an inclusive approach
  • Buying what you want : specifications and bid documents
  • The final phases : construction, delivery, installation, and moving in
  • Combining facilities : joint school-public libraries
  • Conclusion : building on the experience of others.

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