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How to Plan a Library Building for Library Work

by Charles C. Soule

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  1. 1Prelude
  2. 2Editorial Preface
  3. 3Author’s Preface
  4. 4Works Cited
  5. 5A. — Introduction
  6. 6A. — Introduction
  7. 7The Dawn of History
  8. 8Ancient History
  9. 9Mediæval History
  10. 10Modern History
  11. 11Our Own Era
  12. 12Forecasting the Years
  13. 13Firmitas, Utilitas, Venustas
  14. 14Firmitas
  15. 15Utilitas
  16. 16Venustas
  17. 17Is There an Irrepressible Conflict?
  18. 18Library Science
  19. 19Architecture
  20. 20Where Does the Library Come in?
  21. 21What Conflict Is Possible?
  22. 22What Contest Is Likely?
  23. 23Where Lies the Blame?
  24. 24Grades and Classes
  25. 25Small Library Buildings
  26. 26Moderate and Medium Libraries
  27. 27Very Large Buildings
  28. 28Classes
  29. 29B. — Principles
  30. 30B. — Principles
  31. 31Taste, Tact, Thrift, Thoroughness
  32. 32Economy Paramount
  33. 33Cost of Running
  34. 34The Worst Extravagances
  35. 35Economy of Expert Advice
  36. 36Problem Always New
  37. 37Plan Inside First
  38. 38Never Copy Blindly
  39. 39Study of Other Libraries
  40. 40The Life of a Library Building
  41. 41The Time to Build
  42. 42Size and Cost
  43. 43Open Access
  44. 44Light, Warmth, Fresh Air
  45. 45Faults to Be Looked for
  46. 46Frankness Among Librarians
  47. 47Service and Supervision
  48. 48Decoration: Ornament
  49. 49Architectural Styles
  50. 50Amateurs Dangerous
  51. 51Dry-rot Deadening
  52. 52C — Personnel — C — Personnel
  53. 53Place of the Library Among Buildings
  54. 54The Donor
  55. 55The Institution
  56. 56The Trustees
  57. 57The Building Committee
  58. 58Free Advice
  59. 59But Be Sure to Get Good Advice
  60. 60The Local Librarian as Expert
  61. 61The Library Adviser
  62. 62Selecting an Architect
  63. 63A Word to the Architect
  64. 64Which Should Prevail?
  65. 65Architectural Competitions
  66. 66Judges of Competition
  67. 67Order of Work
  68. 68D — Features — D — Features
  69. 69Provisions for Growth and Change
  70. 70Approaches: Entrances
  71. 71Halls and Passages
  72. 72Stairs
  73. 73Stories and Rooms Generally
  74. 74Walls, Ceilings, Partitions
  75. 75Floors and Floor Coverings
  76. 76Roofs, Domes
  77. 77Alcoves, Galleries
  78. 78Light
  79. 79Light, Natural
  80. 80Windows
  81. 81Light, Artificial
  82. 82Heating and Ventilation
  83. 83Plumbing, Drains, Sewers
  84. 84Cleanliness
  85. 85Protection From Enemies
  86. 86Fireproof Vaults
  87. 87Central Spaces
  88. 88Lifts: Elevators
  89. 89Mechanical Carriers
  90. 90Telephones and Tubes
  91. 91E. — Departments and Rooms — E. — Departments and Rooms — Part I —…
  92. 92Part II — Book Storage
  93. 93Part III — Readers’ Rooms
  94. 94Part IV — Furniture and Equipment
  95. 95F. — Appendix — F. — Appendix
  96. 96Terms of Competition — The New York Public Library
  97. 97Brooklyn Public Library Central Building — General Suggestions to t…
  98. 98Epilogue

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