Preface to the third edition -- Photo credits -- 1. Libraries -- 2. Libraries of the future -- 3. Begin at the beginning -- 4. Primary brief -- 5. Primary brief (continued) -- 6. Feasibility study -- 7. Towards a feasibility report -- 8. Secondary brief -- 9. The rest of the programme of action -- 10. Physical conditions -- 11. Lighting -- 12. Security and protection -- 13. Layouts and critical sizes: shelving -- 14. Layouts and critical sizes: compact shelving and non-book materials -- 15. Reading and reader service areas -- 16. Other areas -- 17. Interiors: furniture, fittings and floors -- 18. Extensions and conversions -- 19. Published standards -- Appendix: metric equivalents of use to librarians -- References -- Bibliography -- Index
