| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction. Improving Service by Design |
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The Value of Libraries for Children |
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Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program |
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What Draws Children to Public Libraries? |
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Innovative Children's Library Models |
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Nineteenth-and Twentieth-Century Libraries |
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Twenty-First-Century Libraries |
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Sustainable Design---Green Libraries |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (3) |
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Planning a New Children's Library |
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Brief Outline of the Planning Process |
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26 | (2) |
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Perform a Community Demographic Analysis |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (2) |
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Create Vision and Mission Statements |
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Analyze the Current Library Facilities and Services |
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33 | (4) |
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Create the Physical Building Program |
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A Streamlined Approach to Planning for Small Libraries |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (10) |
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40 | (1) |
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Determining Adequate Space |
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Guidelines and Space Standards |
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43 | (2) |
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Size Estimates and Spreadsheets for a Small and a Larger Library |
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45 | (2) |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (12) |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (2) |
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Specific Considerations to Enhance the Library Experience |
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53 | (5) |
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Children Differ from Adults in How They Use the Library |
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58 | (1) |
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Self-Service and Staff Service |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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Organizing the Children's Area |
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61 | (12) |
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61 | (1) |
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Spatial Relationships and Traffic Flow |
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62 | (2) |
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Organizing Functional Areas |
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64 | (4) |
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Diversity and Cultural Response |
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New Buildings, Additions, and Adaptive Reuse |
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One-Story versus Multistory Libraries |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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Entrances, Displays, Graphics, and Lighting |
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73 | (12) |
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73 | (2) |
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75 | (2) |
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77 | (6) |
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83 | (2) |
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85 | (14) |
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Designing for Young Children |
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85 | (6) |
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Designing for Older Children |
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91 | (4) |
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Designing Young Adult Services |
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95 | (3) |
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98 | (1) |
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Designing Program, Activity, and Staff Areas |
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99 | (8) |
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Activities and Program Areas |
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99 | (3) |
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Library Staff Service and Work Areas |
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102 | (3) |
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105 | (2) |
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Furnishings and Equipment |
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107 | (10) |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (2) |
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Workstations and Study Areas |
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109 | (2) |
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Seating Design Considerations |
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111 | (2) |
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Electronic Workstations for Staff |
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113 | (2) |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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Quick Fixes and Common Mistakes |
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117 | (4) |
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117 | (1) |
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Common mistakes and Simple Solutions |
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| Appendix A. Focus Groups |
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| Appendix B. Case Study of a Children's Room Analysis, Program, and Redesign |
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125 | (18) |
| Appendix C. Large Children's Library Case Study: Children's Area Program for the Queens Borough Public Library |
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| Appendix D. Annotated List of Readings |
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151 | (4) |
| Appendix E. Suppliers |
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155 | (6) |
| Appendix F. Architects |
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161 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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163 | (4) |
| Index |
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| About the Author |
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