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Author Erikson, Rolf.

Title Designing a school library media center for the future / Rolf Erikson and Carolyn Markuson
Edition 2nd ed
Published Chicago : American Library Association, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 117 pages) : illustrations
Contents Seeing the big picture : what to expect and when to expect it -- Working successfully with key players : the art of communication -- Planning your program : it's never too soon! -- Planning for technology : the essential ingredients -- Planning space allocation : an integrated approach -- Creating a functional interior : zone and furniture plans -- Creating an inviting interior : furnishings -- Creating a comfortable interior : lighting, acoustics, mechanical design, and ergonomics -- Creating a green interior : sustainability -- Making the library accessible : an inclusive approach -- Buying what you want : specifications and bid documents -- The final phases : construction, delivery, installation, and moving in -- Combining facilities : joint school-public libraries -- Conclusion : building on the experience of others
Summary A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-112) and index
Notes Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL
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Subject Instructional materials centers -- United States -- Design and construction
Instructional materials centers -- United States -- Automation
School libraries -- United States -- Design and construction
School libraries -- United States -- Automation
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- School Media.
Instructional materials centers -- Automation
Instructional materials centers -- Design and construction
School libraries -- Automation
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Markuson, Carolyn Bussian.
LC no. 2006037644
ISBN 9781441618795
1441618791