No one today is surprised at constantly increasing costs of building, but this year's $39.22 per square foot is such a large increase over 1975 ($34.16) that one cannot but wonder how long such increases can continue. (Author)

The Chula Vista Public Library exemplifies the success of the completely planned library, with each and every element specified before construction begins. In contrast, the Penrose Library at the University of Denver is a triumph of a diametrically different approach: phased construction. (Author)

A description of the Science Library at the University of Sherbrooke, that contains interchangeable furniture, a flexible floor layout and air-cushioned, moveable bookshelves. (Author/PG)

The Learning Library at Mount Royal College features 6 Resource Islands scattered throughout the library that decentralize library and media services and make for optimum accessibility of library resources. (Author/PG)

The statistics on 143 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during FY73 are reported. The names of the architects used on the projects are listed. (Author/SM)

In spite of careful selection of a furnishings contractor, a library may find itself with an empty building as dedication day approaches. What can be done to prevent this from happening and what can be done if precautions fail are discussed. (DH)

Describes progress made in Punjab villages in India in providing library services. (DS)

An application of location theory to the question of centralized versus decentralized library facilities for a university, with relevance for special libraries is presented. The analysis provides models for a single library, for two or more libraries, or for decentralized facilities. (6 references) (Author/NH)

Academic libraries, enjoying their status as "the heart of the college," have been receiving fatter and fatter portions of institutional budgets. With the "new depression," they will now be hard hit. (Author)

The fourth annual statistical survey of the year's work in college and university library architecture. (Author)

Described is the college's new library, which includes extensive media facilities. (LS)

Presents data pertaining to the building of new academic libraries and additions and renovations to existing libraries for the period 1972-1982. Areas noted include project cost, gross area (assignable and nonassignable), square foot cost, building cost, equipment cost, book capacity, seating capacity, and architect. (EJS)

Presents data pertaining to public library renovations and new buildings constructed during year ending June 30, 1982. Areas noted include community; population; gross square feet; construction, equipment, and site costs; volumes; reader seats; funds (federal, state, local, gift); and architect. Thirty-four references and a directory of architects…