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A. INTRODUCTION

A. INTRODUCTION

EVOLUTION OF LIBRARY BUILDING

The Dawn of History

Ancient History

Mediæval History

Modern History

Our Own Era

Forecasting the Years

Firmitas, Utilitas, Venustas

Firmitas

Utilitas

Venustas

Is There an Irrepressible Conflict?

Library Science

Architecture

Where does the Library Come In?

What Conflict is Possible?

What Contest is Likely?

Where Lies the Blame?

Grades and Classes

Small Library Buildings

Moderate and Medium Libraries

Very Large Buildings

CLASSES

B. PRINCIPLES

B. PRINCIPLES

SPIRIT OF PLANNING

Taste, Tact, Thrift, Thoroughness

Economy Paramount

Cost of Running

The Worst Extravagances

Economy of Expert Advice

Problem Always New

Plan Inside First

Never Copy Blindly

Study of Other Libraries

The Life of a Library Building

The Time to Build

Size and Cost

Open Access

Light, Warmth, Fresh Air

Faults to be Looked For

Frankness Among Librarians

Service and Supervision

Decoration: Ornament

Architectural Styles

Amateurs Dangerous

Dry-rot Deadening

C. PERSONNEL

C. PERSONNEL

The Public

Place of the Library Among Buildings

The Donor

The Institution

The Trustees

The Building Committee

Free Advice

But be Sure to Get Good Advice

The Local Librarian as Expert

The Library Adviser

Selecting an Architect

A Word to the Architect

Which Should Prevail?

Architectural Competitions

Judges of Competition

Order of Work

D. FEATURES

D. FEATURES

Site

Provisions for Growth and Change

Approaches: Entrances

Halls and Passages

Stairs

Stories and Rooms Generally

Walls, Ceilings, Partitions

Floors and Floor Coverings

Roofs, Domes

Alcoves, Galleries

Light

Light, Natural

Windows

Light, Artificial

Heating and Ventilation

Plumbing, Drains, Sewers

Cleanliness

Protection from Enemies

Fireproof Vaults

Central Spaces

Lifts: Elevators

Mechanical Carriers

Telephones and Tubes

E. DEPARTMENTS AND ROOMS

E. DEPARTMENTS AND ROOMS

PART I ADMINISTRATION ROOMS

PART II BOOK STORAGE

PART III READERS’ ROOMS

PART IV FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

F. APPENDIX

F. APPENDIX

CONCRETE EXAMPLES

TERMS OF COMPETITION THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL BUILDING. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECT.

INDEX

Epilogue