Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations Book

	Preface	vii
1	Building Planning and Architecture	1
A.	Indicators of Dissatisfaction with Existing Facilities	1
B.	Institutional Planning Team	2
C.	Determining Space Needs	3
D.	Joint Use Considerations	5
E.	Alternatives to New Construction	6
F.	Selecting a Library Building Consultant	7
G.	Choosing an Architect	8
H.	Choosing a Contractor	12
I.	Architectural Design	14
J.	Sustainable Design	17
2	Library Site Selection	20
A.	General Conditions	20
B.	Location	22
C.	Accessibility	23
D.	Size	24
E.	Environmental Issues	25
3	General Exterior Considerations	27
A.	Landscaping	27
B.	Parking	29
C.	Building Exterior	31
D.	Roof	32
E.	Bicycle Racks	33
F.	Flagpole	33
G.	Exterior Signage	34
H.	Delivery	36
I.	Book Returns	38
4	Interior Organization of Library Buildings	40
A.	Entrance	40
B.	Circulation Desk Facilities	43
C.	Reference Facilities	47
D.	Children's Facilities	51
E.	Young Adult Facilities	55
F.	Multimedia Facilities	56
G.	Special Collections/Rare Books/Archives	58
H.	Literacy Center	61
I.	Meeting and Seminar Rooms	62
J.	Convenience Facilities	66
K.	Library Store	69
L.	Displays	71
M.	Interior Signage	73
N.	Workroom/Offices	75
O.	Staff Lounge	78
P.	Friends of the Library	79
Q.	Interior Storage	81
R.	Remote Storage Facilities	82
5	Compliance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines	84
A.	Parking, Curb Cuts, and Ramps	84
B.	Entrances	89
C.	Accessible Routes within the Building	91
D.	Interior Doors	92
E.	Surfaces	93
F.	Lifts and Elevators	94
G.	Drinking Fountains	96
H.	Rest Rooms--General	97
I.	Rest Rooms with Stalls	99
J.	Rest Rooms--Single Rooms	101
K.	Rest Rooms--Unisex	102
L.	Alarms	103
M.	Signage	104
N.	Controls and Operating Mechanisms	106
O.	Telephones	107
P.	Card Catalogs and Magazine Displays	108
Q.	Book Stacks	109
R.	Reading, Study, Bibliographic, and Service Areas	109
S.	Meeting Rooms	110
T.	Building Facilities	111
6	Telecommunications, Electrical, and Miscellaneous Equipment	113
A.	General Considerations	113
B.	Telecommunications Entrances and Closets	114
C.	Horizontal Pathways	116
D.	Cabling and Outlets	117
E.	Electrical Power	119
F.	Workstation Equipment	120
G.	Telephone System	122
H.	Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment	124
7	Interior Design and Finishes	126
A.	Service Desks	126
B.	Seating	128
C.	Tables	131
D.	Lighting	132
E.	Windows	133
F.	Flooring	135
G.	Walls	136
H.	Color	138
I.	Equipment List	139
8	Book Stacks and Shelving	145
A.	Conventional Stationary Stacks and Shelving	145
B.	Movable-Aisle Compact Shelving	149
C.	Automatic Retrieval Systems	151
9	Building Systems	152
A.	HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) System	152
B.	Lighting	154
C.	Noise	157
D.	Plumbing and Rest Rooms	159
E.	Elevators and Escalators	161
10	Safety and Security	162
A.	General	162
B.	External Security	163
C.	Internal Security	164
D.	Fire Safety	165
11	Maintenance of Library Building and Property	167
A.	Graffiti	167
B.	Building Materials	168
C.	Custodial Facilities	169
D.	Groundskeeper Facilities	170
E.	Trash Enclosures	171
12	Building Occupancy and Post-Occupancy Evaluation	172
A.	Moving	172
B.	Getting Ready for Occupancy	173
C.	Post-Occupancy Evaluation	174
13	Groundbreaking and Dedication Ceremonies	176
A.	Planning	176
B.	Event Checklist	178
	Bibliography	181