Ebook: Renewing our Libraries: Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment

With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished.The aim of this case-study publication is to provide librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken and to highlight the policies, processes, design issues - and the problems that have been overcome - leading to successful library refurbishments. While the case studies will be mainly drawn from the UK and will cover a variety of library types, the book will have wide international appeal and includes case studies drawn from Ireland, Sweden and the USA.