Managing Your Library Construction Project

by Richard C. McCarthy

Library building projects leave a legacy for decades, with one chance to get it right. Those with access to a trustworthy expert who can explain the process in step-by-step terms will have the best chance to make their projects succeed. Expert author McCarthy is an architect with in-depth expertise building libraries as well as an 18-year veteran library trustee. He communicates the challenges and opportunities from both sides of the table. This authoritative overview is filled with practical advice to understand key relationships and manage a complex process. Library directors, professionals, administrators, and trustees will get expert answers to their Checklists and sample construction documents provide hands-on insights into the best practices in library construction and tools to do the job. From deciding on new construction, analyzing the site, to working with architects, evaluating the process and assessing the building's effectiveness, Managing Your Library's Construction Project is an inspirational and comprehensive must-have reference.

184 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2007

Reviews

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good overview of what to expect when preparing for and building a new library. It is written by an architect who served on a library's governing body for eighteen years. It's written for an independently governed library, as opposed to a municipal library but still has very relevant information for city librarians.

[Marti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, it's not a thrill-a-minute book but I guess it's ok so far... ;)

Good book for any director/staff member going through a library renovation or new construction project.