Renewing our Libraries
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Renewing our Libraries
Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment
Dewe, Mr. Michael
Taylor & Francis Ltd
01/2009
304
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Inglês
9780754673392
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With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. This case-study publication offers librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken.
Contents: Preface; Introduction: renewing our libraries - forces for change, Michael Dewe; Part 1 Heritage Library Buildings - Enhancing the Past for the Present: Leek library, Staffordshire: listed, linked and limited - opening up service and perception in a Victorian building, Hilary Jackson and Alan Medway; Long Eaton library, Derbyshire: an art nouveau gem reborn, Robert Gent and Don Gibbs; Torquay library, Torbay: refurbishing an art deco style building, Katie Lusty. Part 2 New Styles of Provision - Widening the Library Role: Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire: discovery centre and more, Richard Ward; National Library of Wales: the visitor experience project, Mark Mainwaring. Part 3 Remaking University Libraries - Creating Modern Learning and Research Environments: Kenrick library, Birmingham City University: from dismal to a dynamic refurbishment, Judith Andrews; Glasgow University library: from book warehouse to lighthouse for study, Helen Durndell; Hartley library, University of Southampton: from accretion to integration, 2002-2007, Mark Brown and Richard Wake. Part 4 Extending the Library - Modernizing and Adding Space: Dublin City library and archive: from concept to reality, Deirdre Ellis-King; The London library: changing to stay the same but expansion and renewal, Inez T.P.A. Lynn; Malmo city library, Sweden: beauty vs. efficiency - planning for user and staff needs, Gunilla Petterson; Waterford central library: a space for all, Jane Cantwell. Part 5 Library Refurbishment Programmes - Forging Templates for Building Renewal: Barnsley central library: there and back - remaking libraries, Kathryn Green, Jane Lee and Wendy Mann; Coalville, Birstall and Enderby libraries, Leicestershire: case studies in renewal, Margaret Bellamy; North Yorkshire libraries: creating a new library brand, Julie Blaisdale; Lowestoft, Stowmarket, Lakenheath and Felixstowe libraries, Suffolk: refurbishments that are prize-winners, Mike Ellwood. Part 6 (1) Snapshots: Some Refurbishment Case Studies In Brief (2) Case Studies Reviewed: Snapshots: some refurbishment case studies in brief, Michael Dewe and Alan Clark; Case studies reviewed, Michael Dewe; Bibliography; Index.
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With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. This case-study publication offers librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken.
Contents: Preface; Introduction: renewing our libraries - forces for change, Michael Dewe; Part 1 Heritage Library Buildings - Enhancing the Past for the Present: Leek library, Staffordshire: listed, linked and limited - opening up service and perception in a Victorian building, Hilary Jackson and Alan Medway; Long Eaton library, Derbyshire: an art nouveau gem reborn, Robert Gent and Don Gibbs; Torquay library, Torbay: refurbishing an art deco style building, Katie Lusty. Part 2 New Styles of Provision - Widening the Library Role: Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire: discovery centre and more, Richard Ward; National Library of Wales: the visitor experience project, Mark Mainwaring. Part 3 Remaking University Libraries - Creating Modern Learning and Research Environments: Kenrick library, Birmingham City University: from dismal to a dynamic refurbishment, Judith Andrews; Glasgow University library: from book warehouse to lighthouse for study, Helen Durndell; Hartley library, University of Southampton: from accretion to integration, 2002-2007, Mark Brown and Richard Wake. Part 4 Extending the Library - Modernizing and Adding Space: Dublin City library and archive: from concept to reality, Deirdre Ellis-King; The London library: changing to stay the same but expansion and renewal, Inez T.P.A. Lynn; Malmo city library, Sweden: beauty vs. efficiency - planning for user and staff needs, Gunilla Petterson; Waterford central library: a space for all, Jane Cantwell. Part 5 Library Refurbishment Programmes - Forging Templates for Building Renewal: Barnsley central library: there and back - remaking libraries, Kathryn Green, Jane Lee and Wendy Mann; Coalville, Birstall and Enderby libraries, Leicestershire: case studies in renewal, Margaret Bellamy; North Yorkshire libraries: creating a new library brand, Julie Blaisdale; Lowestoft, Stowmarket, Lakenheath and Felixstowe libraries, Suffolk: refurbishments that are prize-winners, Mike Ellwood. Part 6 (1) Snapshots: Some Refurbishment Case Studies In Brief (2) Case Studies Reviewed: Snapshots: some refurbishment case studies in brief, Michael Dewe and Alan Clark; Case studies reviewed, Michael Dewe; Bibliography; Index.
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