Library Buildings Bibliography

The following publications are related to library building projects and are available through SILO Interlibrary Loan from the State Library of Iowa. (Updated 6/19/2009)

• Association of Research Libraries. Library Storage Facilities, Management, and Services. SPEC kit #242, Washington DC: Association of Research Libraries. Office of Leadership and Management Services, 1999.
• Bisbrouck, Marie-Francoise and Marc Chauveinc. Intelligent library building: proceedings of the tenth of the IFLA Section on Library Buildings and Equipment, The Hague, Netherlands, 24-29 August 1997. Munchen: K.G. Saur, 1999.
• Bolan, Kimberly. Teen spaces: the step-by-step library makeover. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2007.
• Brown, Carol R. Interior design for libraries; drawing on function & appeal. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2002.
• Building libraries for the 21st century; the shape of information. Ed. T. D. Webb. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc., Pub., 2000.
• Bryan, Cheryl. Managing facilities for results: Optimizing spaces for services. Chicago, IL:  Public Library Association, American Library Association, 2007.
• Dean, Edward. Energy management strategies in public libraries. Sacramento, CA: California State Library, Library Development Services Bureau, 2002.
• Dewe, Michael. Planning public library buildings: Concepts and issues for the librarian. Burlington, VT: Ashgate Pub., 2006.
• Erikson, Rolf and Carolyn Markuson. Designing a school library media center for the future. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2007.
• Hagloch, Susan B. Library building projects: tips for survival. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1994.
• Josey, E. J. and Kenneth D. Shearer, ed. Politics and the support of libraries. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1990.
• Lushinton, Nolan. Libraries designed for users; a 21century guide. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2002.
• Mayo, Kathleen and O'Donnell, Ruth. The ADA library kit: Sample ADA documents to help you implement the law. Chicago, IL: Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, American Library Association, 1994.
• McCabe, Gerard B. Planning for a new generation of public library buildings. Westport, Ct: Greenwood Press, 2000.
• McCabe, Gerard B. and James R. Kennedy. Planning the modern public library building. The Libraries Unlimited Library Management Collection. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
• McCarthy, Richard C. Designing better libraries; selecting and working with building professionals. Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 2nd ed. 1999.
• McCarthy, Richard C. Managing your library construction project: A step-by-step guide. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2007.
• Ruderman, Larry. In-store signage & graphics; connecting with your customer. Cincinnati, OH: ST Publications, Inc., 1998.
• Sannwald, William W. Checklist of library building design considerations. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2009.
• Trotta, Carmine J. and Marcia Trotta. The librarian's facility management handbook. NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2001.
• Turner, Anne M. Vote yes for libraries: a guide to winning ballot measure campaigns for library funding. McFarland, 2000.
• Webb, Terry. Building libraries for the 21st century: the shape of information. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2000.
• Williamsburg Regional Library. Library construction from a staff perspective. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2001.
• Witt. John M. The Carnegie libraries of Iowa. Washington, MO: Robidoux Books, 2003.
• Woodward, Jeannette A. Countdown to a new library: managing the building project. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2000.