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A library for the fifteenth through the twenty-first centuries.

R S Cooper1

  • 1University of California, San Francisco 94143-0840.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study details the planning and construction of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) library, focusing on optimal conditions for print collections and future technological integration. The library was designed for growth, flexibility, and study.

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Area of Science:

  • Library Science
  • Architectural Planning
  • Information Management

Background:

  • The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) initiated a new library program in 1977.
  • The project involved design (1985) and construction (1988), with the library opening in September 1990.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and construct a library facility to house print collections optimally.
  • To accommodate ten years of collection growth and allow for future reconfiguration.
  • To support current and emerging technologies and provide conducive study environments.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing the library planning process.
  • Outlining key planning concepts.
  • Briefly reviewing considerations for an electronic library.

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Main Results:

  • Successful development and opening of a new library facility.
  • Incorporation of features for collection preservation, growth, and technological support.
  • Creation of aesthetically pleasing study spaces.

Conclusions:

  • The UCSF library project successfully met its objectives for facility design and function.
  • The planning process emphasized flexibility and future-proofing for evolving information needs.
  • Considerations for electronic resources were integrated into the library's development.