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| Countdown to a New Library: Managing the building Project |
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| Reviews Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, "Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building Project", in which librarian and author Jeannette Woodward draws upon her many years of experience and expertise, continues to be an indispensable instructional guide for anyone charged with the responsibility of building, remodeling, or expanding a library to meet the growing demands of the community they serve. Taking the reader step-by-step through the entire process from beginning to end, this new edition of Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building Project" is replete with useful checklists and practical worksheets. Librarians and library board members alike, will appreciate the updated references, standards, materials, and resources; the tips on efficient HVAC systems, as well as the evolving rules for LEED certification. Of special note is the up-to-date information on current technological issues. Thoroughly 'user friendly' from beginning to end, "Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building Project" should be considered mandatory reading and an invaluable instructional guide - Midwest Book Review The first edition of this title was published a decade ago, and author Woodward has now brought her work into the twenty-first century by not only describing the planning process but putting emphasis on green building, sustainability, and the importance of building flexible facilities. This is a guide for the library director to use in planning a construction project. It also gives the novice builder an overview of what to expect, who to trust, and where to get information. Woodward provides valuable advice on which battles to win and which to concede. Sidebars of quotes from people who have been through the building process provide more real-life perspective. -Booklist |
Writing from the perspective of a librarian
who has been through numerous building
projects, Jeannette Woodward walks you
through the process of overseeing the
planning and construction of a building
project. Packed with helpful checklists and
worksheets, this revised edition includes
Updated references, standards, materials, and
resources
Tips for efficient HVAC systems and evolving
rules for LEED certification
Information on new technological issues
Using hands-on tools and real-life insider
stories from librarians around the country,
this is a must-have crash course in planning
and building today’s libraries!
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Off to a Good Start
Chapter 2 The World of Architects and
Contractors
Chapter 3 The Emerging Library Design
Chapter 4 Functional and Sustainable
Buildings
Chapter 5 Human Needs and Energy
Efficient Buildings
Chapter 6 Technology in Twenty-First
Century Buildings
Chapter 7 Security and Safety in Today’s
World
Chapter 8 Creating Customer-Friendly
Spaces: It’s Not Just Decor
Chapter 9 Surviving Construction
Chapter 10 Moving In and Getting Settled
who has been through numerous building
projects, Jeannette Woodward walks you
through the process of overseeing the
planning and construction of a building
project. Packed with helpful checklists and
worksheets, this revised edition includes
Updated references, standards, materials, and
resources
Tips for efficient HVAC systems and evolving
rules for LEED certification
Information on new technological issues
Using hands-on tools and real-life insider
stories from librarians around the country,
this is a must-have crash course in planning
and building today’s libraries!
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Off to a Good Start
Chapter 2 The World of Architects and
Contractors
Chapter 3 The Emerging Library Design
Chapter 4 Functional and Sustainable
Buildings
Chapter 5 Human Needs and Energy
Efficient Buildings
Chapter 6 Technology in Twenty-First
Century Buildings
Chapter 7 Security and Safety in Today’s
World
Chapter 8 Creating Customer-Friendly
Spaces: It’s Not Just Decor
Chapter 9 Surviving Construction
Chapter 10 Moving In and Getting Settled
