... that were not part of the original plans for the building. Findings The paper finds that changes in technology cause the amount of library space devoted to traditional library uses to shrink dramatically in an ever more digitized environment. Originality/value The paper provides useful information...

...James H. Walther; Tina Keresztury Purpose To find new ways to finance the construction of new libraries in the State of New Jersey, this paper seeks to use advocacy as the operational lens to get new buildings delivered to library users. Design/methodology/approach Using construction...

... and outdrawing every other government building or museum in the complex. 5. San Francisco, CA, which I mentioned earlier, developed a completely new high-technology library-as-information center institution that became both public service point and tourist destination. 6. Kansas City, MO, library...

...Eileen Fitzsimons © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Public libraries Buildings Library services East St Louis opens new $4.3 million public library Keywords: Public libraries, Buildings, Library services Dateline: East St Louis, Missouri In a similar vein...

...Eileen Fitzsimons © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Library services Public libraries Buildings San Diego Public Library to receive $5 million for new branch Keywords: Library services, Public libraries, Buildings Dateline: San Diego, California The cost...

...Eileen Fitzsimons Mayor Ron Gonzales of San Jose, California, has announced the groundbreakings for three new library branches and the relocation of another. The groundbreakings are the kickoff for a $440 million project for libraries and parks. The plan is to build six new branches...

...Saul J. Amdursky; Lisa A. Godrey Provides the sequential history of Kalamazoo Public Library’s $18,700,000 building project. How the library strengthened its relationship with its community through the building project is the most important message. Information about the project’s inception, how...

...Glen Holt © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Real estate Land Purchasing Buildings Terms and conditions Libraries Keywords Real estate, Land, Purchasing, Buildings, Terms and conditions,Libraries For the past decade, my staff and I have experienced the trials of property...

...Eileen Fitzsimmons © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> School libraries Funding Buildings Local governments Students Public libraries Keywords School libraries, Funding, Buildings, Local governments,Students, Public libraries Four students raised approximately $15,000 toward...

...Eileen Fitzsimons © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Buildings Libraries Local government Library buildings Keywords: Buildings, Libraries, Local government The Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, has planned a$22.5-million makeover, adding new exhibit...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Higher education Buildings Safety Local government Working conditions Public finance Keywords: Higher education, Buildings, Safety, Local government,Working conditions, Public finance Montana State University is seeking $7.5 million from...

...Glen Holt Our first rule is that a library building and its various elements must do an efficient job of helping carry out our mission-driven activities in good taste and without costing a fortune. A good library building can be distinctive without being expensively monumental. If you can...