Library Construction from a Staff Perspective Book

	Introduction: From the Administrative Perspective	1
	Glossary	5
Section I	Planning	11
1	Building New and Renovating Old	13
2	Building New	21
3	Renovating Old	48
Section II	Building	65
4	Patron and Staff Considerations	67
5	Dealing with Construction Professionals	81
6	Technology Upgrades	94
Section III	Living with the Results	103
7	Opening Day Events and the Realities of Your Facilities	105
Appendix A	Construction Timeline	117
Appendix B	Support Services RFP	129
Appendix C	Computer Workstation Specs	139
Appendix D	Fundraising Materials	144
Appendix E	It Costs How Much?	152
Appendix F	"Best" and "Worst" (Staff Comments)	153
	Bibliography	161
	About the Contributors	165
	Index	169