Information On Library Building Projects

Excel file of data on library building projects in Iowa such as costs, architect, completion date, bond yes/no, and progress of current projects.

This fact sheet provides references to the tools, resources, and advice to help you manage your library building project, whether large or small. Includes link to Libraris Design Planning.

A collection of material helpful in the planning process for library building and construction projects in Connecticut. Includes space planning, lists of architects and furniture dealers.

Building Accessibility Links

Tools from the KLS standards committee, the regional systems and the Kansas State Library

How Library Illumination Systems Work-And Don't Work. Summary of Presentation at PLA 2002 Conference

Including 27 Snappy Rules for Good and Evil in Library Architecture; The Seven Deadly Sins of Public Library Architecture; The Public Library Construction Process

Information on selecting architects; list of architectural firms

Useful resources for helping with space planning needs.

Provides state-by-state library fundraising data and links to data related to raising money for library construction and bond issues.

This Web page is a collaborative project between Heartland Area Education Agency and Central Iowa Library Service Area. The Web page provides 360-degree photographs and movies of public and school libraries in the Central Iowa area. Meant to help librarians, administrators, designers, and architects during planning and building stages. You must have Quik Time Player software in order to see this Web page.