Thursday, June 24, 2010

Designing Space for Children and Teens (book)


Feinberg, S. & Keller, J.R. (2010). Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Spaces. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.

Providing tips, suggestions, and guidelines on the critical issues that surround designing spaces for children and teens, this how-to book will help you create a space that they will never want to leave. This must-have guide includes
  • How to select an architect or design professional
  • The importance of including YA librarians in the design and implementation
  • Information on how children and teens view and use space
  • 20 color photos of example spaces
Whether your space is large or small, in a library or public place, this resource will give you creative and practical ideas for using the space to its full potential! (book description)