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===About===
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All information from this page has been moved to https://libguides.ala.org/library-construction.
 
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Most librarians don't build a library more than once or twice in our careers, if even then, though many of us undertake renovation projects of various sizes, or a library [[Moving Libraries|move.]]  This page offers the key places to start researching the process.
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Most often it is the library administrator who, using [[statistics]] and a [[Sample benchmarking process|benchmarking process]], discussions of use patterns, and projections for the future, makes the case for beginning a building or renovation plan. 
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Rough estimates as to the funding needed can be determined from the annual reports of similar building projects referenced on [http://www.ala.org/library/fact11.html ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 11: Building Libraries and Library Additions: A Selected Annotated Bibliography], but a detailed feasibility study, and architect and contractor support, may prove necessary to determine the extent of funds needed to be raised.  Most jurisdictions require an architect to do specific planning, but a [http://www.ala.org/library/fact9.html library building consultant] may be helpful to the library administrator in evaluating the current building and making recommendations--and for helping to communicate the specific library needs.  Throughout, the needs of the community served and the overall program of the library dictate the building plans.  [[Planning and Assessment|Planning and assessment]] is key! See also the [[Request for Proposal (RFP)]] page for resources on finding sample library building RFPs.
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===Resources and Bibliography===
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[http://www.ala.org/library/fact11.html ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 11:] Building Libraries and Library Additions: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
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"Body-conscious Design in a Teen Space: Post-occupancy Evaluation of an Innovative Public Library," by Galen Cranz and Eunah Cha.  [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plapublications/publiclibraries/novdec2006pl.pdf ''Public Libraries,'' Vol. 45, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2006) p. 48-56. (PDF -- p. 46 of 84)]
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[http://www.webjunction.org/space-planning  Helpful Library Building Links--Space Planning]
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The Library as Place: The changing nature and enduring appeal of library buildings and spaces (UI Current LIS Clips)<br>
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[http://clips.lis.uiuc.edu/2006_09.htm Part One: General Topics and non-academic libraries]
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<br>[http://clips.lis.uiuc.edu/2006_09P2.html Part Two: Academic and research libraries]
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[http://www.slate.com/id/2184927/slideshow/2184934/fs/0//entry/2184936/ "Borrowed Time"], photo-essay on changing role of central public libraries, from Slate Magazine.
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[http://wikis.ala.org/acrl/index.php/ACRL/LAMA_Guide_for_Architects ACRL/LAMA Guide for Architects: Guide For Planning Higher Education Library Spaces]
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Bernier, Anthony. "A Space for Myself to Go: Early Patterns in Small YA Spaces." Public Libraries, September/October 2009, p. 33-47.
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Cranz, Galen and Eunah Cha. 2006. "Body-conscious Design in a Teen Space: Post-occupancy Evaluation of an Innovative Public Library." Public Libraries, Vol. 45, no. 6, p. 48-56.
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Dahlgren, Anders. [http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/pdf/2009spaceneedsWAPL.pdf Space Needs for Public Libraries in the 21st Century] Presentation slides for WAPL conference, May 8, 2009.
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====Recent books====
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Bailey, D. Russell, and Barbara Tierney. [http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2347 ''Transforming Library Service Through Information Commons: Case Studies for the Digital Age.''] Chicago: American Library Association, 2008.
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Bolan, Kimberly. [http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2411 ''Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover.''] 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.
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Piotrowicz, Lynn M., and Scott Osgood. ''[http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2884 Building Science 101: A Primer for Librarians]''. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.
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Woodward, Jeannette. [http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2778 ''Countdown to a New Library: Managing the Building Project.''] 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA, 2010.
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===Blogs===
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[http://dbl.lishost.org/blog/ Designing Better Libraries]: Exploring the Application of Design, Innovation, and New Media to Create Better Libraries and User Experiences.  Blog started February 12, 2007.
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===Special Types of Library Buildings===
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[[Public Library in Apartment Building]]
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[[Public Library in Grocery Store]]
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[[Public Library in Senior Center]]
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[[Public Library in Shopping Mall]]
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[[Public Library with Arts Center]]
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[[Public Library with Museum]]
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===Signage===
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Wayfinding and Signage in Library Design
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http://librisdesign.org/docs/WayfindingSignage.pdf
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2009. "FireSign Digital Signage in Libraries." Public Libraries 48, no. 5: 64.
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Abram, Stephen. 2007. "Signs." One-Person Library 23, no. 12: 9.
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Bosman, Ellen, and Carol Rusinek. 1997. "Creating the user-friendly library by evaluating patron perceptions of signage." Reference Services Review 25, no. 1: 71.
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Johnson, Carolyn. 1993. "Signs of the times: Signage in the library." Wilson Library Bulletin 68, no. 3: 40.
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Pollet, Dorothy. 1976. "New directions in library signage: you can get there from here." Wilson Library Bulletin 50, no. 6: 456-462.
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Stanley, John. 2004. "Signs dos and don'ts." Library & Information Update 3, no. 4: 25.
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====[[Non-English Signage]]====
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[[Category:Administration and Management]]
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[[Category:Equipment and Facilities Management]]
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