Creating the High-Functioning Library Space: Expert Advice from Librarians, Architects, and Designers

Marta Mestrovic Deyrup is a head of Technical Services as well as liaison to modern and classical languages and English at Seton Hall University Libraries.

Preface Marta Mestrovic Deyrup Introduction Henry Myerberg 1 A Brief History of American Library Design Cynthia Sorrell, Uche Enwesi, and Patricia Kosco Cossard 2 The Visioning Process Gili Meerovitch 3 Stakeholder Input Janette Blackburn 4 Engaging the Services of Design Professionals Jack Poling 5 Working with the Architect Pixey Anne Mosley 6 Working with the Contractor Pixey Anne Mosley 7 Library Programming Daria Pizzetta 8 Principles of Good Design Jody Lee Drafta and Traci Engel Lesneski 9 Sustainable Design Mary M. Carr 10 Lighting Fundamentals Carla Gallina and Traci Lesneski 11 Integrating Technology Edward M. Corrado 12 Protecting Your Collections Steve Keller 13 Storage Options: Making Decisions about Print Materials Frank R. Allen Index About the Editor and Contributors