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Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building Project
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| Jeannette Woodward |
| Item Number: 978-0-8389-0767-2 |
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| Publisher: ALA Editions |
| Price: $60.00 |
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240 pages
8.5" x 11"
Softcover
ISBN-13: 978-0-8389-0767-2
Year Published: 2000
At some point in their careers, most librarians will find themselves in the midst of a new building project, renovation, or addition. Many will even be in the position of either managing the building process or reacting to its effects. Countdown to a New Library presents all of the need-to-knows for designing and constructing a library for the future.
Writing from the perspective of a librarian who has been through the building wars and survived to tell about it, Jeannette Woodward uses laymen’s terms to walk you through the process of overseeing the planning and construction of a building that meets the changing needs of both users and staff. Packed with helpful checklists and worksheets, this “hard hat” book is an indispensable resource for learning how to:
- “talk the talk” constructively with architects and builders;
- plan expertly for technology access;
- identify key building areas for security, electrical, HVAC, lighting, roofing, and ADA requirements; and
- keep the project on track and on budget.
Using the hands-on tools and real-life insider stories from librarians around the country, Countdown to a New Library is a crash course in planning and building the modern library!
Introduction
1. Getting off to a Good Start
2. The World of Architects and Contractors
3. Before Designs Begin
4. The Building Shell
5. Environment and Human Needs
6. Technology and Modern Building Infrastructure
7. Security and Safety
8. Flooring Materials, Wall Coverings, and Furnishings
9. Surviving the Construction Phase
10. Moving and Getting Settled
Index
About the Author
Not only has seasoned librarian and author Jeannette Woodward been through the library building process herself, she also serves as assistant director of the recently opened David Adamany Undergraduate Library at Wayne State University. She is former head of public services at the College of Santa Fe and was also library director at Barton College. She is the author of Writing Research Papers: Investigating Resources in Cyberspace published by NTC and frequently writes articles for library professionals.
Reviews
“For librarians going through a big-budget, long-term building project, veteran librarian Woodward provides a roadmap in lay terms for everything from blueprints to the final move.”
—Reference & Research Book News
“Woodward's very practical, sensible book will be a boon to both novice and veteran librarians… [T]he hours invested in reading this book as an introductory text and in returning to it as a reference guide will pay ongoing dividends.”
—Portal
“...very practical and realistic in its approach, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of individual topics, examining alternative solutions, and neatly summarising particular issues.”
—Library Management |
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Managing Your Library Construction Project: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Item Number:
978-0-8389-0931-7
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Library building projects leave a legacy for decades, with one chance to get it right. Those with access to a trustworthy expert who can explain the process in step-by-step terms will have the best chance to make their projects succeed. |
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Price: $64.00 |
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