Through its discussions on planning, using space, and selecting equipment and furnishings, this book, first published in 1988, provides expert guidance in designing a facility for a special library. It will serve not only librarians planning new facilities but also those involved in remodelling or renovating existing facilities.

Part 1. Basics of Planning Facilities Ellis Mount 1. An Overview of Library Planning 2. Preparing the Library Program 3. Space Utilization 4. Selection of Equipment and Furnishings 5. Moving the Library Part 2. Advanced Aspects of Planning Facilities 6. Preplanning Activities: What to Do Before the Architect Arrives Deborah S. Panella 7. Planning: A Cooperative Effort Arleen N. Somerville 8. The Role of the Architect in Library Planning Robert R. Thrun 9. Estimation of Shelving Needs: Selection of Equipment Tony Stankus and Kevin Rosseel 10. The Role of the Interior Designer in Library Planning John C. Mudgett 11. Furnishing the Electronic Library Lorraine Schulte 12. An Annotated Bibliography on Planning Special Libraries Beverly S. Gordon Appendix A. Library Facilities of the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center Isabel G. McDonald Appendix B. The Upjohn Company Corporate Technical Library Lorraine Schulte Appendix C. Swarthmore College's Science and Engineering Library Michael J. Durkan and Emi K. Horikawa Appendix D. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Library Deborah S. Panella