Renewing our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment

by Dewe,Michael; Dewe,Michael

• ISBN13: 9780754673392
• ISBN10: 0754673391
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished.The case-studies in this book provide librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken and highlight the policies, processes, design issues - and the problems that have been overcome - leading to successful library refurbishments. While the case studies are mainly drawn from the UK and cover a variety of library types, the book has wider international appeal and includes case studies drawn from Ireland, Sweden and the USA.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: renewing our libraries - forces for change

Heritage Library Buildings - Enhancing the Past for the Present: Leek library, Staffordshire: listed, linked and limited - opening up service and perception in a Victorian building

Long Eaton library, Derbyshire: an art nouveau gem reborn

Torquay library, Torbay: refurbishing an art deco style building

New Styles of Provision - Widening the Library Role: Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire: discovery centres and more

National Library of Wales: the visitor experience project

Remaking University Libraries - Creating Modern Learning and Research Environments: Kenrick library, Birmingham City University: from dismal to a dynamic refurbishment

Glasgow University library: from book warehouse to lighthouse for study

Hartley library, University of Southampton: from accretion to integration, 2002-2007

Extending the Library - Modernizing and Adding Space: Dublin City library and archive: from concept to reality

The London library: changing to stay the same but expansion and renewal

Malmo city library, Sweden: beauty vs. efficiency - planning for user and staff needs

Waterford central library: a space for all

Library Refurbishment Programmes - Forging Templates for Building Renewal: Barnsley central library: there and back - remaking libraries

Coalville, Birstall and Enderby libraries, Leicestershire: case studies in renewal

North Yorkshire libraries: creating a new library brand

Lowestoft, Stowmarket, Lakenheath and Felixstowe libraries, Suffolk: refurbishments that are prize-winners

Refurbishment Snapshots and a Review of case Studies: Snapshots: some refurbishment case studies in brief

Case studies reviewed

Index

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With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished.