Universal Design
A Practical Guide to Creating and Re-Creating interiors of Academic Libraries for Teaching, Learning, and Research
- 1st Edition - July 5, 2012
- Latest edition
- Author: Gail Staines
- Language: English
Universal Design provides practitioners, graduate students, and other professionals interested in obtaining practical advice on how to effectively create and re-create interiors of… Read more
Universal Design provides practitioners, graduate students, and other professionals interested in obtaining practical advice on how to effectively create and re-create interiors of academic libraries for teaching, learning, and research. The academic library ‘as place’ continues to evolve around the idea that the existing environment can have multiple uses. Partnerships with other college and university agencies, such as centers for teaching excellence and writing centers have compatible missions with those of academic libraries. Established within the building-proper these facilities will better serve students and faculty. The book fills the need for current information about how to effectively design and re-design academic library spaces to meet the ever-changing needs for today’s and tomorrow’s students, faculty, and researchers.
- Provides practical advice that can be applied immediately
- Includes brief and to-the-point explanations and information for the time-crunched reader
- Easy-to-locate references are provided if the reader seeks additional information
Directors, deans, and administrators of academic libraries worldwide; Practitioners and students of Library and Information Science; Academic affairs administrators; Those involved with writing centers and centers of teaching excellence; Information technologists; Interior designers and architects of academic library-type buildings
List of figures
Acknowledgments
Preface
About the author
Chapter 1: Why interior design matters
Abstract:
Introduction
The importance of interior design
What is Universal Design?
Designing for today’s users
Current thinking in academic library design
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Creating user-centered spaces in academic libraries
Abstract:
Introduction
Getting started
Strategies for gathering ideas
Gathering input
Developing a concept plan
Concept plan in action
A note of caution
Next steps
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Universally-friendly spaces
Abstract:
Introduction
Of rules, regulations and standards
Universal-friendliness
The importance of color
Flooring selection and care
A place to sit
Lighting to task
A look at security
Interior comfort
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Universal Design of learning spaces
Abstract:
Introduction
Universal Design of learning spaces
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Potential collaborations
Abstract:
Introduction
Determining the best collaborators
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Transforming spaces through the use of vignettes
Abstract:
Introduction
Vignette 1: the reference desk dilemma
Vignette 2: meeting the demand for group study areas
Vignette 3: replacing the 40-year old floor
Vignette 4: reinventing staff space
Vignette 5: don’t over-design social and learning spaces
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Abstract:
Introduction
Challenges
Trending
Planning
Continued relevance
Specific take-aways
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
"The author’s 25 years of varied library experience is very evident in this publication. She has a strong understanding of academic-library services and design and is very conscious of library users’ evolving needs as well as our changing staffing and workflow requirements. The information in the publication is up to date, explicit and well organised, with ideas presented in a logical and easily accessible manner."—The Australian Library Journal, Vol. 62, No. 4, 2013
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 5, 2012
- Language: English
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Gail Staines
Gail M. Staines, MLS, Ph.D., is Assistant Vice President for University Libraries at Saint Louis University, St Louis, Missouri. Previously she served as the Executive Director of the Western New York Library Resources Council and was visiting lecturer at University at Buffalo Department of Library and Information Studies. In 2004, the Library Journal recognised her contribution to the library sciences with their ‘Mover & Shaker’ award. Gail is a frequent national and international presenter, author of several articles and co-author of a number of books.
Affiliations and expertise
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