Universal Design provides practitioners; graduate students; and other professionals interested in obtaining practical advice on how to effectively create and re-create interiors of academic libraries for teaching; learning; and research. The academic library lsquo;as placersquo; continues to evolve around the idea that the existing environment can have multiple uses. Partnerships with other college and university agencies; such as centers for teaching excellence and writing centers have compatible missions with those of academic libraries. Established within the building-proper these facilities will better serve students and faculty. The book fills the need for current information about how to effectively design and re-design academic library spaces to meet the ever-changing needs for todayrsquo;s and tomorrowrsquo;s students; faculty; and researchers.Provides practical advice that can be applied immediatelyIncludes brief and to-the-point explanations and information for the time-crunched readerEasy-to-locate references are provided if the reader seeks additional information
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Barns of Maine: Our History; Our StoriesBy Suzan NortonSince I was a young child I had a passion for Barns. My father would take us for family excursions driving along country roads; looking and talking about architecture and barns and old farms as well as signs. Don Perkins has written many columns for the local newspapers which included several stories outlining the history of barns. Once I was fortunate enough to join a group of barn enthusiasts for a tour of 4 great barns ; all from different times; and Don Perkins took the time to explain the differences in their styles and function. He is a wonderful storyteller and barn historian; also articulate and has a background as a joiner. His book was fascinating; filled with details of the people who lived in these massive barns; and stories of how much the barns meant to the families who built them. One story in particular detailed a young boys memories of where he sought comfort after the death of his father; sticks out in my mind. This book was written with all Mr. Perkins passion and the reader will not be disappointed. I learned a great deal about building and architectural terms as there is a glossary in the book. It is filled with many human interest stories of the old time families who cared for these barns. Thank you Don Perkins for putting your stories together in print as a collection for us. Not only is it a book for barn enthusiasts; but a wonderful gift for anyone who has an interest in history as well as an interest in Maine.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Bulls-eye!By A. RobinsonThe Barns of Maine is a little gem. Perkins successfully integrates three elements of barns: structural and historical analysis; regional barn history; and the real history of each of the barns featured in the book---the story of who built it; who worked it and who loved it; who lives in it now. Taken all together; it is the perfect package. Very readable and fun; but intelligent and informative. A definite must-read for all levels of barn lovers!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is a terrific history of Maine barnsBy Stephen JenksThis book is a terrific history of Maine barns. It is well written and well illustrated. As someone living in Maine; I had no idea of the range of architectures represented by barns in this state. Obviously this book will appeal first to Mainers and also to people living in the other New England states more than to it will to others.
