University Library Architecture in Britain

Synopsis

Between 1960 and 1982 over 30 new university library buildings have been built in Britain. The programme shows 16 of them, discussing their individual merits and describing some of the problems that architects have had to solve - from size and location of site, to systems of public access, ventilation etc.

Series

British Books and Libraries, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette. 14 min.; 70 slides. col.

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying script with bibliography.

Uses

Postgraduate diploma in librarianship - introduction to academic library planning/revision of service aspects. BA degree in librarianship - final year.*

Subjects

Architecture

Keywords

academic libraries; architectural design; buildings; libraries

Credits

Writer

David Spiller; Sara Parker

Contributor

Dick Fletcher

Cast

Stephen Thorne

Sponsor

Name

British Council, Press & Public Relations Department

Distributor

Name

Sweet & Maxwell (Spon) Booksellers Ltd