Acknowledgments Introduction Part I Nearly Endless Observations on Good Library Design Ch. 1 More than 250 Snappy Rules for Good and Evil in Library Architecture Ch. 2 Essentials of Good Library Design Introduction / Flexibility / Expandability / Accessibility / Effective Lighting / Good Acoustics / Staircases That Are Pleasant to Climb / Functional Room Shapes / Simple Connecting Hallways / Safe Environments / Low-Maintenance Designs / Avoiding Popular Designs That Cause Problems / Snappy Rules on Essentials of Good Library Design Ch. 3 The Basic Configuration of Successful Library Spaces Introduction / External Configuration / Internal Layout and Room Shapes / Features That Require Extreme Care in Order to Be Functional / Traffic Flows / Artistic Ceiling Shapes / Snappy Rules on the Basic Configuration of Successful Library Spaces Ch. 4 Evaluating Library Buildings by Walking Around Introduction / Reasons for Evaluating Buildings on Your Own / The Problems with Asking the Staff / Appearance / Sense of Welcome / Staff Service Points / Natural Light / Artificial Light / Acoustics / Electrical Wiring / HVAC / Furnishings / Storage / Fragile Construction Materials / Flexibility / Functional Arrangement of Rooms / Ceilings / Acrophobia / Floor Coverings / Ornamental Spaces / Protection from the Elements / Security / Expandability / Water Features / Accessibility / Snappy Rule by Evaluating Library Buildings by Walking Around Ch. 5 Dysfunctional Designs Bad Lighting / Bad Acoustics / Bad Ventilation / Inflexibility / Unexpandability / Soffits of All Kinds / Bad Staircases and Handrails / Cheap Substitutes for Real Elevators / Bad Shelving / Bad Balconies and Walkways / Nasty Ramps / Bad Sight Lines / Bad Security / Bad Wiring / Insufficient Storage Space / Indoor Water Features / Funny-Shaped Interior Spaces / And Many More / And a Few Designs That Can Be Made to Work but Require Serious Preliminary Exploration by Architects, Engineers, Owners, Librarians, and Building Consultants Part II: From Overcrowding to Ribbon Cutting Ch. 6 Essential Teamwork Introduction / How Do Libraries Avoid Serious Problems? / What Can You Do to Prevent Serious Problems Due to Bad Communication or to Elimination of Essential Players from Crucial Decision-Making? Ch. 7 Building Programs About Building Programs / Input on Programs / Typical Contents of Programs / Methods of Space Estimating / Who Should Write Your Building Program / How to Hire Library Building Consultants / Programming Methods / Two-Phase Building Programs / What to Do When Owners and Architects Ignore Your Building Program / Quick Space Estimates Using Formulas / Snappy Rules on Building Programs Ch.

8 Hiring an Architect Introduction / Locating Architectural Firms / Investigating the Prior Work of Architectural Firms / Proposals from Architectural Firms / Special Problems with Teams / Evaluating Proposals / Interviews / Final Selection / Contracting with Architects / Design Competitions / Snappy Rules on Hiring an Architect Ch. 9 Site Selection Introduction / Evaluating Potential Sites / Special Site Needs of Various Types of Libraries / Snappy Rules on Site Selection Ch. 10 Design Introduction / Basic Steps in the Design Process / Schematic Design / Design Development / Contract Documents / Snappy Rules on Design Ch. 11 Accessibility Introduction / The Americans with Disabilities Act / Access for People with Limited Mobility / Access for People with Limited Eyesight / Access for People with Limited Hearing / Access for People with Acrophobia / Access for People with Vertigo / Access for People with Claustrophobia / Access for People with Limited Senses of Direction / What You Can Do to Protect Your Library''s Accessibility / Snappy Rules on Accessibility Ch. 12 Surfaces and Materials Introduction / Health Problems / Exterior Walls / Roof Coverings / Interior Walls / Floors / Ceilings / Snappy Rules on Surfaces and Materials Ch. 13 Building Codes Introduction / Building Codes / Additional Codes / Snappy Rules on Building Codes Ch. 14 Bidding Introduction / Delivery Methods / Getting Ready to Bid / The Bidding Process / Bid Openings / Bid Evaluation / Alternatives to Bidding / Awarding Contracts / Snappy Rules on Bidding Ch. 15 Construction Introduction / The Contractor''s Role in Construction / The Architect''s Role in Construction / The Librarian''s Role in Construction / Coordination and Quality Control / Money / Recurring Tasks / Construction Close-out / Post-occupancy Inspection / Public Events during and after Construction / Snappy Rules on Construction Ch.

16 Remodeling and Expanding Library Buildings Introduction / Comparative Costs / Problems with the Reuse and Expansion of Existing Library Buildings / Phasing Expansion Projects / Snappy Rules on Remodeling and Expanding Library Buildings Ch. 17 Converting Non-library Buildings to Public Libraries Introduction / Rationales for Conversions / Common Problems with Conversions / Types of Buildings Often Suggested for Conversion to Libraries / Summary / Snappy Rules on Converting Non-library Buildings to Public Libraries Ch. 18 Shared Buildings Introduction / Types of Shared Facilities / Things You Can Do / Snappy Rules on Shared Buildings Ch. 19 Building Costs Introduction / Capital Costs / Anticipating Operating Costs / Anticipating Capital Renewal and Replacement Costs / Snappy Rules on Building Costs Ch. 20 Funding Introduction / Sources of Money / Snappy Rules on Funding Part III: Essential Spaces All Libraries Need Ch. 21 User Seating Introduction / How Much User Seating? / How Library Furniture Is Ordered / Tables / Chairs / Placement of User Seating in Library Buildings / Snappy Rules on User Seating Ch. 22 Collection Storage and Display Introduction / Steel Cantilever Shelving / Alternatives to Steel Cantilever Shelving / Shelving Placement / Other Types of Storage / High-Density Storage / Estimating Required Space for Collection Storage / Snappy Rules on Collection Storage and Display Ch. 23 Public Service Desks About Public Service Desks / Typical Functions of Public Service Desks / Placement of Public Service Desks / Evaluating Proposed Public Service Desks / Types of Public Service Desks / Public Service Desks and Security for Staff / Common Problems in the Design of Public Service Desks / Library Supply Company Service Desks / Snappy Rules on Public Service Desks Ch.

24 Program, Activity, and Study Rooms Introduction / General Features of Typical Rooms / Types of Program, Activity, and Study Rooms / Private Use of Program, Activity, and Study Rooms / Snappy Rules on Program, Activity, and Study Rooms Ch. 25 Display and Exhibit Areas Introduction / Open Exhibit Areas / Display Cases / Wall Spaces for Hanging Artworks / Pinnable Surfaces / Security Issues / Permanent Works of Art / Exterior Displays / Combined Libraries and Museums / Policies on Displays and Exhibits / Snappy Rules on Display and Exhibit Areas Ch. 26 Restrooms Introduction / Building Codes / Fixtures and Equipment / Accommodations for Children and Infants / Family Restrooms / Size and Locations of Restrooms / Security / Lighting / Planning for Maintenance / Snappy Rules on Restrooms Ch. 27 Staff Workrooms Introduction / General Considerations for Staff Workrooms / Individual Workrooms / Workroom Furnishings / Staff Conference Rooms / Specialized Workrooms / Workspaces in Otherwise Public Areas / Required Workroom Sizes / Snappy Rules on Staff Workrooms Ch. 28 Staff Facilities.