Renewing our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and RefurbishmentMr Michael Dewe 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. |
Contents
Renewing our Libraries Forces for Change | 3 |
Heritage Library Buildings Enhancing the Past for the Present | 19 |
Leek Library Staffordshire Listed Linked and Limited Opening up Service and Perception in a Victorian Building | 21 |
Long Eaton Library Derbyshire An Art Nouveau Gem Reborn | 31 |
Torquay Library Torbay Refurbishing an Art Deco Style Building | 41 |
New Styles of Provision Widening the Library Role | 55 |
Winchester Discovery Centre Hampshire Discovery Centre and More | 57 |
National Library of Wales The Visitor Experience Project | 67 |
Dublin City Library and Archive From Concept to Reality | 113 |
The London Library Changing to Stay the Same but Expansion and Renewal | 123 |
Malmo City Library Sweden Beauty vs Efficiency Planning for User and Staff Needs | 133 |
Waterford Central Library A Space For All | 145 |
Library Refurbishment Programmes Forging Templates for Building Renewal | 157 |
Barnsley Central Library There and Back Remaking Libraries | 159 |
Coalville Birstall and Enderby Libraries Leicestershire Case Studies in Renewal | 173 |
North Yorkshire Libraries Creating a New Library Brand | 183 |
Remaking University Libraries Creating Modern Learning and Research Environments | 77 |
Kenrick Library Birmingham City University From Dismal to a Dynamic Refurbishment | 79 |
Glasgow University Library From Book Warehouse to Lighthouse for Study | 89 |
Hartley Library University of Southampton From Accretion to Integration 20022007 | 101 |
Extending the Library Modernizing and Adding Space | 111 |
Lowestoft Stowmarket Lakenheath and Felixstowe Libraries Suffolk Refurbishments that are Prizewinners | 195 |
1 Snapshots Some Refurbishment Case Studies in Brief 2 Case Studies Reviewed | 219 |
Snapshots Some Refurbishment Case Studies in Brief | 221 |
Case Studies Reviewed | 243 |
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Renewing Our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment Michael Dewe Limited preview - 2009 |
Renewing our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment Michael Dewe Limited preview - 2016 |
Renewing our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment Michael Dewe Limited preview - 2016 |
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