Author: Jenny Henderson
Publisher: Perth : Western Australian Institute of Technology
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Author: Mr Michael Dewe
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409485013
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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Planning a new or refurbished public library means considering not only facilities for collections, services, staff and users, but examining also the local context, reviewing the library image, and developing relationships with other community facilities and agencies. This book examines the entire gamut of challenges confronting the planning and development of contemporary public libraries; their mission, their roles, and key issues such as lifelong learning, social inclusion, community and cultural needs, regeneration and funding. The helpful presentation and readable style guides the librarian through the preliminary information-gathering and decision-making process that ensures a successful library building for all concerned. Using practical case studies, plans and photographs, the author tackles the critical issues of siting, size, plans and design concepts, and provides a helpful guide to weighing up the alternatives of refurbished, converted and new buildings. Separate chapters focus on the planning, briefing and construction process; security, safety and sustainability; key characteristics of successful buildings; identity, decor and signage; and interior layout and facilities. The text draws together a vast resource of real library examples from all over the world which provide best practice models and lessons to learn. For funding authorities, librarians and architects of public libraries this is a highly informative book that will help to ensure wise decision-making and prevent costly mistakes.

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Category : Information services
Languages : en
Pages : 282

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Author: J. R. Brockman
Publisher: Perth : Library, Western Australian Institute of Technology
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 108

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A 1979 study of distance (correspondence, external) education and library related activities of students of the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT), based on a 67 response to 515 questionnaires mailed to external students, and a smaller number responded to by internal students. Few significant differences between external and internal students were revealed, and library differences related to ease of access to libraries. Both internal and external students made no attempt to obtain a very high proportion of additional recommended books. Both groups bought most text books. Academic staff diverged widely on what constituted a satisfactory course from a library viewpoint, and only a small minority of external course writers aimed at identity in the bibliographic content of courses because most could not see how students could identify and locate materials themselves. The study offered little support for the view that external students are particularly disadvantaged in access to study materials. Recommendations are provided for: (1) course writers; (2) the provision of library services by WAIT. (ALB).

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Category : Information science
Languages : en
Pages : 826

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Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 126

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Author: E. A. Spoor
Publisher: Perth : The Library, Western Australian Institute of Technology
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Author: Bryan A. Kelman
Publisher: Perth : The Library, Western Australian Institute of Technology
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 984

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Author: Bowker
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888

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"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.