Overview

Thirteen libraries are discussed - by a librarian or administrator who worked on the project. Each author writes about the design and building concerns that were particularly relevant to that library: philosophy, political issues, or any other concerns that affected planning, building, and services in the new facility. Introductory and concluding chapters identify underlying values and themes, tying everything together. The unique combinations of issues, constraints, and opportunities show how libraries are planning to fit into the approaching era of virtual information delivery.

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interesting photographs are interspersed throughout the work, which is highly recommended for library architects. It will also be of interest to public and academic librarians --<i>Library Journal</i>; excellent --<i>ARBA</i>; valuable --<i>Journal of Documentation</i>; examines the directions libraries are likely to take in the future --<i>American Libraries</i>; provide[s] fascinating insights...recommend[ed] --<i>Feliciter</i>; useful --<i>Technicalities.</i>

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The late T.D. Webb was retired from a long career in academic libraries, during which he was a library dean at three universities, an assistant university library director, and associate university vice president for instructional technology services. The author of four other books on the profession, he also contributed many articles to such library publications as Library Journal, American Libraries, College & Research Libraries, IFLA Journal and Public Library Quarterly.

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