Catholic University’s law library emphasizes space, style and technology

Abstract

Reviews some of the critical issues to consider when designing an academic law library in the United States from the programming phase to furniture design. Describes how the Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library was conceived as the largest segment of the new Catholic University of American law building. Discusses methods of forecasting space requirements. Focuses on important issues for consideration in modern law libraries such as proper lighting, sufficient power and requirements for electronic data in offices and at reading room carrels. Highlights how law libraries use computer laboratories. Describes key features of the library plan and how good architecture and furniture craftsmanship can marry traditional style with technology. Concludes with student and staff reactions.

Citation

Margeton, S.G. (1995), "Catholic University’s law library emphasizes space, style and technology", New Library World, Vol. 96 No. 2, pp. 4-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074809510080861