Building services and environmental needs of information technology in academic libraries

Abstract

Guidelines are suggested for dealing with the impact made on the physical environment of the library by the introduction of information technology. The implications for building services (power, telecommunications, environment, and security) are considered at length. Further sections address the problems of space layout for staff and students, the design and selection of furniture and equipment, and storage and security.

Citation

Heathcote, D. and Stubley, P. (1986), "Building services and environmental needs of information technology in academic libraries", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 26-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046923