Abstract
The Medical Library Association's third annual survey of recent health sciences library building projects identified fourteen libraries planning, expanding, or constructing new library facilities. Three of five new library buildings are freestanding structures where the library occupies all or a major portion of the space. The two other new facilities are for separately administered units where the library is a major tenant. Nine projects involve additions to or renovations of existing space. Six projects are in projected, predesign, or design stages or are awaiting funding approval. This paper describes four projects that illustrate technology's growing effect on librarians and libraries. They are designed to accommodate change, a plethora of electronic gear, and easy use of technology. Outwardly, they do not look much different than many other modern buildings. But, inside, the changes have been dramatic although they have evolved slowly as the building structure has been adapted to new conditions.
Full text
PDF
Images in this article
Selected References
These references are in PubMed. This may not be the complete list of references from this article.
- Ludwig L. T. 1991 survey of recent health sciences library building projects. Bull Med Libr Assoc. 1992 Apr;80(2):115–123. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
- Ludwig L. T. Recent health sciences library building projects. Bull Med Libr Assoc. 1991 Jan;79(1):70–85. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]