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Table of Contents

ibraries

D

esigned

for Kids

Nolan Lushington



Table of Contents

Preface

vi

Acknowledgments



Not Just Information

2

The Value of Libraries for Children

2

Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program

7

What Draws Children to Public Libraries?





Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Libraries

11

Twenty-First-Century Libraries

11

Sustainable Design-Green Libraries

19

School Libraries

20

Chapter Summary





Brief Outline of the Planning Process

25

Create the Planning T

eam

26

P

erform a Community Demographic

Analysis

28

Elicit Community Input

29

Create Vision and Mission Statements

31

Analyze the Current Library Facilities and Services

33

Create the Physical Building Program

37

A Streamlined Approach to Planning for Small Libraries

37

Chapter Summary





Facility Evaluation

40

Objectives

41

Determining

Adequate Space

42

Guidelines and Space Standards

43

Size Estimates and Spreadsheets for a Small and a Larger Library

45

Chapter Summary





Thinking About Children

49

Designing for Children

51

Specific Considerations to Enhance the Library Experience

53

Children Differ from Adults in How They Use the Library

58

Self-Service and Staff Service

59

Security and Safety

60

Chapter Summary



Organic Design

61

Future Furnishings

62

Spatial Relationships and Traffic Flow

62

Organizing Functional Areas

64

Handicapped Access

68

Diversity and Cultural Response

68

New Buildings, Additions, and Adaptive Reuse

68

One-Story versus Multistory Libraries

70

Zones and Boundaries

71

Rhythm of Use

72

Chapter Summary

72

Designing for Young Children

85

Designing for Older Children

91

Designing Young Adult Services

95

Chapter Summary

98



Activities and Program Areas

99

Library Staff Service and Work Areas

102

Chapter Summary