New Book: Managing Facilities for Results. Optimizing Space for Services

We found this new book at the National Center for Educational Facilities:

Hands-on workbook discusses how to prioritize new services that need space, make plans and identify an appropriate location, present the case to funding authorities, conduct a 'gap analysis,' find resources to reallocate and see what new items are needed, and identify building professionals to assist with alterations. It's supplemented with 23 workforms to support the information and collection process. Three toolkits provide technical assistance on calculating square footage, assessing the message, and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. With examples ranging from small to large small public libraries, the process is equally valuable for school, special, and academic librarians who are faced with similar space repurposing challenges.