Libraries designed for kids
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Libraries designed for kids
Facet Publishing, 2008
Available at 1 libraries
  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
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  United Kingdom
  Germany
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  France
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  United States of America
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University of Tsukuba Library, Library on Library and Information Science
016.28-L9710009007472
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
How do you set about planning and designing a library for children or teenagers? How should it be different from a library intended for adults, and how can you get the right kind of help from designers and architects? Get the 'inside story' from an experienced library design consultant on creating those special spaces in your library that promote and encourage children's and young adults' curiosity, learning, and reading - and support their lifelong love of books and information. Nolan Lushington covers the complete planning process from concept to 'grand opening', guiding you through the technical aspects of design and construction and the finer points of lighting, acoustics, furnishings, equipment, multimedia areas, youth areas, and much more. Key topics of this title include: improving service by design; innovative children's library models; planning a new children's library; assessing physical needs; design considerations; organizing the children's area; entrances, displays, graphics and lighting; age-related design; designing programme, activity and staff areas; furnishings and equipment; and, quick fixes and common mistakes.
The helpful appendices offer case studies and lists of suppliers, architects and further information. Whether you're a children's or youth librarian, library director, school facilities planner - or indeed an architect or designer - you'll discover valuable, practical tips and insights to help you create that inviting environment called the library.
Table of Contents
A* improving service by design A* innovative children's library models A* planning a new children's library A* assessing physical needs A* design considerations A* organizing the children's area A* entrances, displays, graphics and lighting A* age-related design A* designing programme, activity and staff areas A* furnishings and equipment A* quick fixes and common mistakes.
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