See Also
Building, Design & Renovations
10 Steps to a Better Library Interior: Tips That Don’t Have to Cost a Lot, by Traci Lesneski
Assessing Learning Spaces
Guidance on assessments to support development of learning spaces and monitoring their impact on learning
Library as Salon: Emerging Models of Interdisciplinary Connection in an Experimental Space, presentation from IFLA 2014
ALA Resources:
- Building Libraries and Library Additions: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
- Library Buildings & Space Planning
YALSA Resources:
Gliffy.com
Draw and share space planning diagrams with this free web-based diagramming tool
The great good place: cafés, coffee shops, community centers, beauty parlors, general stores, bars, hangouts, and how they get you through the day
Book by Ray Oldenburg
The Indie Librarian: 21st Century Libraries
Blog featuring library design content
Library Construction and Renovation Projects
Comprehensive list of resources compiled by New Mexico State Library
Library Journal: Design
Design articles from Library Journal
YOUmedia
The Chicago Public Library, in collaboration with the Digital Youth Network, created the YOUmedia teen space to expand digital learning opportunities for high school students.
WebJunction Focus Group: Innovative Spaces & Community Engagement 10/11/13
Focus group takeaways by Alan Jacobson
WebJunction Readers Poll Results: Space Planning and Design
Ergonomics
Safety and Health Topics: Ergonomics
From the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Sustainability (Green Building and Buildings)
Green Building
From the Environmental Protection Agency
Green Building Resource
Harvard University Office for Sustainability
Green Libraries
A Website for Information about Green and Sustainable Libraries
Lincoln Heritage Public Library - Chrisney Branch (IN)
Example of a net-zero library (utilizing solar energy and geothermal technology that reduces energy costs to zero)
Weeding, Making Space
Excel at Rearranging your Library, Chris Rippel's presentation on weeding and organizing collections, as well as an Excel tool for rearranging library space.
The Choice Overload Problem, Sheena Iyengar TED talk
Weeding the Library Collection, Updated Self-Paced Course on WebJunction
