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Twenty-Five Years of Academic Library Building Planning
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Kaser, David |
| Copyright Year | 1984 |
| Abstract | The modular design concept, introduced into American library building planning following World War II, was fully accepted by 1960. In the early years the usual modular design was simple and uncluttered, lending itself well to efficient library operation. Some felt that the appearance of the early modular buildings was too plain. As a result, the last quarter century has seen increased use of atria, designer lighting, monumental effects, unusual shapes, and other devices to relieve the perceived monotony of the unadorned early module. Many of these embellishments work to the detriment of sound library service. Colleges and universities should take greater care to assure that architects understand the imperative nature of their library buildings' functional requirements, even if the resulting structures are less imposing in appearance. |
| Starting Page | 268 |
| Ending Page | 281 |
| Page Count | 14 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.5860/crl_45_04_268 |
| Volume Number | 45 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/40690/crl_45_04_268_opt.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=2 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.5860/crl_45_04_268 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
