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Can a School Library Be Replaced by E-Readers?
http://mashable.com/2009/09/05/school-library-e-readers/ Can a School Library Be Replaced by E-Readers? Apparently, it Can Instead of the 20,000 books the school currently has, the students of Cushing Academy will have 18 e-readers at their disposal. The learning centre – the replacement for what was once the school’s library – will also have three large TVs, a coffee shop, and laptop-friendly booths. |
 
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Library Supplies
http://www.librarysupplies.co.uk/ Library Supplies are specialist suppliers of UK library furniture to the libraries, schools and churches in the UK. Range includes Gresswell, E J Herok, Demco. Library Kinderbox, bespoke counters, library seating, storage. |
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Book Cases
http://www.bookcasesgalore.com/ Offers a large selection of bookcases including basic, decorative, cube, and childrens. |
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Furniture from Books
http://www.thisintothat.com/procedure.html Furniture from Books |
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Library Specialists
http://vancehuntandassociates.com Vance Hunt & Associates has been furnishing libraries since 1949. We appreciate the unique requirements of libraries because they are our sole focus. We help libraries with equipment inventories, floor plans, budgets, bid specifications, furnishings, installation, and library moves. |
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Learning Environments of the Future: 21st Century Libraries
http://www.buildingfutures.org.uk/pdfs/pdffile_31.pdf Learning Environments of the Future: Libraries 21st Century Libraries The developing role of the library has created a set of new and complex challenges for those delivering library buildings and services. The libraries of the 21st century are no longer simply familiar repositories for books. They have changed and expanded, been rethought and redesigned. Libraries now provide an increasing range of different services, using a multitude of media, and reach a more diverse audience than ever before. This paper has been developed by Building Futures, from work originally commissioned by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. Building Futures was established in April 2002 to create space for discussion about the needs of society from our built environment and, consequently, the built environment professions in twenty years and beyond. |
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Lots of Photographs of Libraries (and Librarians)
http://www.flickr.com/groups/librariesandlibrarians/ Lots of Photographs of Libraries (and Librarians) .. you can add your own for free. |
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Maine School Library Facilities Handbook
http://www.maslibraries.org/about/facilities/handbook.html Maine School Library Facilities Handbook Overview of Essential Areas | Comparison Charts of Essential Areas | Square Footage Table | Detailed Description of Essential Areas | Advice from the Field | Listing of New and Retrofitted SLM Facilities to Visit | Appendix A - ADA Resources | Appendix B - Calculating Shelving Requirements | |
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Trading Spaces : Reinventing the Library Environment
http://www.sjrlc.org/tradingspaces/index.shtml Trading Spaces : Reinventing the Library Environment The workshop is over but the resources, powerpoints, links are still available online. |
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International Library Furniture
http://www.internationallibrary.com Custom Library furniture built to last a lifetime with a warranty to back it up. |
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Opening the Book furniture
http://www.openingthebook.com/otb2003/page.asp?idno=691&parent_id=0 Opening the Book furniture Looking for a cost and time efficient way to increase issues? Turn a browser into a borrower with this new range of promotional furniture from reader development specialists Opening the Book. Some great solutions to tricky display problems - Graphic Novel Units and Counter-top Units. |
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Big Cosy Books
http://www.bigcozybooks.com Erik has been building and upholstering furniture for more than 22 years. He began creating whimsical Big Cozy Books when his kids thought his design for a local library seating area was, well, boring. His daughter said, "Why don't you make the seats look like big books?" The light bulb went on, and he started creating. Big Cozy Books aren't all fun and games...we use fabrics and construction materials that withstand the wear and tear of lots of little feet and large groups. Our customers have absolute confidence that our products will continue to look great for years. library | furniture | |
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Computer & ICT Furniture ( for theLibrary )
http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/ictfurnish/ When designing your library consider when you are selecting the charge desk equipment not using library furniture per se. Choose from standard school and office furniture which comes at a lower price and often is in modular forms that make it flexible, moveable, and rearrangeable as your program continues to grow. Nothing is more of a millstone than one of those humongous charge out desks that take up a half acre of space. Consider trapeqoidal tables that can be rearranged for need, too. (Jay Hilda) library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | school | |
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Building Digital Libraries for Analog People
http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/diglib.html Building Digital Libraries for Analog People: 10 Common Design Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them A few years later when I was a school library media specialist myself, I overheard my principal say that he thought tall-sided carrels would be just the ticket for helping students work quietly in the new media center we were planning. My ears pricked up quicker than a dog's. I decided it might not be a bad idea to be a bit more involved in the library design process. This is a great article from Doug Johnson ... highly recommended if you are planning a new library or refurbishing an old one. library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | school | |
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The Librarian's Yellow Pages (USA)
http://www.librariansyellowpages.com/ The Librarian's Yellow Pages One of the options on this site is a very comprehensive list of suppliers of Equipment, Furnishings & Supplies USA focussed. library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | school | |
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Building Libraries and Library Additions
http://www.ala.org/library/fact11.html Building Libraries and Library Additions ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 11 Building new libraries, additions, and even remodeling can be a daunting task, and one that most librarians do not undertake frequently. This fact sheet provides references to the tools, resources, and advice to help you manage your library building project, whether large or small. Although this list has been segmented by type of library, materials listed for one type may have useful information for planning other types of buildings. library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | school | |
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Design for School Library Media Centers
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dltcl/imt/desgnlmc.html Design Considerations for School Library Media Centers Here are a few suggestions for planning the location and design of a library media center in a school building.... library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | school | |
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Library Design Associates
http://www.librarydesign.com/ Library Design Associates, Inc. is a unique organization committed to serving the library profession. The LDA consulting team, consisting of design and sales professionals, plans library buildings, furniture and equipment to satisfy functional and aesthetic requirements. All phases of work are coordinated through the use of a computer network and database. library | design | furniture | floorplan | layout | |
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