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Main Author: Toombs, Kenneth E.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ464292
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author Toombs, Kenneth E.
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contents The Evolution of Academic Library Architecture: A Summary. Toombs, Kenneth E. Academic Libraries Accessibility (for Disabled) Architecture Climate Control Higher Education Interior Design Library Facilities Lighting Modular Building Design Physical Environment Reviews the history of architectural developments in academic libraries. Highlights include natural lighting and the invention of the incandescent bulb; compact shelving; open versus closed stacks; modular construction methods; central air conditioning and controlled environments; interior arrangements; access to handicapped users and staff; and environmental concerns. (30 references) (LRW)
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spellingShingle The Evolution of Academic Library Architecture: A Summary.
Toombs, Kenneth E.
Academic Libraries
Accessibility (for Disabled)
Architecture
Climate Control
Higher Education
Interior Design
Library Facilities
Lighting
Modular Building Design
Physical Environment
The Evolution of Academic Library Architecture: A Summary. Toombs, Kenneth E. Academic Libraries Accessibility (for Disabled) Architecture Climate Control Higher Education Interior Design Library Facilities Lighting Modular Building Design Physical Environment Reviews the history of architectural developments in academic libraries. Highlights include natural lighting and the invention of the incandescent bulb; compact shelving; open versus closed stacks; modular construction methods; central air conditioning and controlled environments; interior arrangements; access to handicapped users and staff; and environmental concerns. (30 references) (LRW)
title The Evolution of Academic Library Architecture: A Summary.
topic Academic Libraries
Accessibility (for Disabled)
Architecture
Climate Control
Higher Education
Interior Design
Library Facilities
Lighting
Modular Building Design
Physical Environment
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ464292