Universal design a practical guide to creating and recreating interiors of academic libraries for teaching, learning and research

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Staines, Gail M., 1961- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Chandos Publishing 2012.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series
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  • Cover; Universal Design: A practical guide to creating and recreating interiors of academic libraries for teaching, learning and research; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgments; Preface; About the author; 1 Why interior design matters; Introduction; The importance of interior design; What is Universal Design?; Designing for today's users; Current thinking in academic library design; Conclusion; 2 Creating user-centered spaces in academic libraries; Introduction; Getting started; Strategies for gathering ideas; Gathering input; Developing a concept plan; Concept plan in action
  • A note of cautionNext steps; Conclusion; 3 Universally-friendly spaces; 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; 4 Universal Design of learning spaces; Introduction; Universal Design of learning spaces; Conclusion; 5 Potential collaborations; Introduction; Determining the best collaborators; Conclusion; 6 Transforming spaces through the use of vignettes; Introduction; Vignette 1: the reference desk dilemma
  • Vignette 2: meeting the demand for group study areasVignette 3: replacing the 40-year old floor; Vignette 4: reinventing staff space; Vignette 5: don't over-design social and learning spaces; Conclusion; 7 Conclusion; Introduction; Challenges; Trending; Planning; Continued relevance; Specific take-aways; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index