Library - Facilities

Library Facilities Design

Building and Planning Libraries - Web sites for planning, interiors, lighting, standards, and a bibliography of print materials.
Facilities Management - This is a very good place to start planning for renovation of old school libraries or planning new ones. This by the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science.
Some Design Considerations When Building or Remodling a Media Center - by Doug Johnson
School Library Design - by the Whole Building Design Guide.
Divine Design: How to Create the 21st Century School Library of Your Dreams - an article by Margaret Sullivan in School Library Journal, April 1, 2011.
The Changing Role of the School Library's Physical Space - By Tom Corbett. The increasing use of digital resources will have an impact on the physical layout of the library. This article was in School Library Monthly, April, 2011.
Guidelines for Library Programs in Louisiana Schools - 2004. See chapter 4 for facilities design. This is in pdf format.
Design Considerations for School Library Media Centers - The Wisconsin Department of Education.
21st Century School Library Design - A video by Peggy Maurer which presents important points for planning for facilities in school libraries.
School Library Renovations - Lessons Learned - Some helpful tips from the School Libraries, Technology, and Creativity web site.
Designing School Library Media Centers - A bibliography of internet resources by Maryland Public Schools. This is a pdf document.
Libraries and Media Centers - a bibliography of books and ERIC documents on the design of library facilities.
How to Evaluate Your Library's Physical Environment - This article is directed toward public librarians, but school librarians may find some helpful tips for perking up their library. This article is by Julia Cooper in Information Today, May/June, 2007.
Planning Shifts of Library Collections - How to move your library into the new facility. By Shirien Chappell
Library Works - Articles about design in libraries, new products, a humor section, and jobs for librarians.
Bad Human Factors Designs - This site is just about bad design in a number of products and in signage.

Library Facilities Design for Patrons with Disabilities

Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy - From the American Library Association.
Universal Access: Making Library Resources Accessible to People with Disabilities - A handy checklist which may be used to see how accessible your library is.
Making Your Library More Welcoming to Children with Special Needs - This is an article by Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, School Library Journal, 2/1/2006.
Assistive Devices Help Challenged Kids Get the Most From Learning - From Education World.
The Next Big Thing: Making library e-content accessible to people with disabilities - An article by Christopher Harris in School Library Journal, Feb. 1, 2011.
Lend Me a Handheld: Assistive tech is as close as Your Mobile Device - An article by Christopher Harris in School Library Journal, March 1, 2011. Assistive technology which may already be in your library.
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - A service of the Library of Congress. There are book reviews, book lists of Braille books, and many other fact sheets, bibliographies, and circulars.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accomodation - US government regulations which include libraries.
Libraries and Autism: We're Connected - Helpful resources and web links.
Strengths and Opportunities: School Librarians Serving Students with Special Needs in Central New York State - An article by Renee F. Hill in School Library Research, Vol. 15, 2012.

Disasters, Damage, Insects, and Mold

Response to Floods and Water Damage For Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Other Repositories - From the Library of Congress.
Salvage of Water Damaged Library Materials - From the National Archives.
Coping with Water Damage - a ten minute video from the National Institute of Conservation.
How to Save Wet Books - Instructions from Heritage Preservation.
Preservation - This site by the National Archives & Records Administration deals with the preservation and recovery of paper, books, and other materials.
Preservation Leaflets - By the Northeast Document Conservation Center. These leaflets cover a wide variety of preservation issues.
Pest Control - Suggestions for dealing with insects and rodents from Library Preservation and Conservation.
Local Libraries Struggle with Bedbugs - This from Cincinnati.Com.
Bed Bugs - Information provided by Orkin.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs - Article from WikiHow.
Mold and Moisture in Schools - Causes and removal from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Mold in Hawaii's Libraries - An introduction to mold and its removal.
Invasion of the Giant Spore - By Sandra Nyberg, 1987, Extensive discussion on mold prevention and removal in libraries.
Disaster Response - A bibliography from the American Library Association.

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Library Law

Library Law - Various issues in library law.
The Library Law Blog - Many current issues in library law.
Colorado Library Law
Pennsylvania Library Law.
Library Laws of Texas
PodCasting Legal Guide: Rules for the Revolution

School and Public Library Combinations

Combined School and Public Libraries: A Guide for Decision Making - An extensive guide by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Is a Combined School / Public Library Right for Your Community? - A consideration of legal and practical issues by the State Library of Iowa.
Statement on Joint Use Libraries - by the Australian Library and Information Association, 1996, 2002.
The Janet F. Harte Public Library - This library serves as both a school and a public library. It is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
Chicago Building Its First Joint High School/Public Library from the Ground Up - An article by Debra Lau Whelen in School Library Journal, June 14, 2012.
Joint-Use Libraries : A Bibliography - A fact sheet by the American Library Association.

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