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Introduction. Improving Service by Design 1 Not Just Information 2 The Value of Libraries for Children 2 Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program 7 What Draws Children to Public Libraries? 8 Chapter 1. Innovative Children's Library Models 11 Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Libraries 11 Twenty-First-Century Libraries 11 Sustainable Design-Green Libraries 19 School Libraries 20 Chapter Summary 23 Chapter 2. Planning a New Children's Library 25 Brief Outline of the Planning Process 25 Create the Planning Team 26 Perform 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 38 Chapter 3. Assessing Physical Needs 39 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 47 Chapter 4. Design Considerations 49 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 60 Chapter 5. Organizing the Children's Area 61 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 Chapter 6. Entrances, Displays, Graphics, and Lighting 73 .Entrances 73 Displays 73 Graphics and Wayfinding 75 Lighting 77 Chapter Summary 83 Chapter 7. Age-Related Design 85 Designing for Young Children 85 Designing for Older Children 91 Designing Young Adult Services 95 Chapter Summary 98 Chapter 8. Designing Program, Activity, and Staff Areas 99 Activities and Program Areas 99 Library Staff Service and Work Areas 102 Chapter Summary 105 Chapter 9. Furnishings and Equipment 107 Entrance 107 Active Zones 107 Quiet Zones 109 Workstations and Study Areas 109 Seating Design Considerations 111 Electronic Workstations for Staff 113 Floors 115 Design Result 115 Chapter Summary 116 Chapter 10. Quick Fixes and Common Mistakes 117 Displays 117 Weeding 117 Lighting 117 Collaboration 118 Common Mistakes and Simple Solutions 118 Chapter Summary 119
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