A LIBRARY FOR THE 21ST-CENTURY - THE GALTER-HEALTH-SCIENCES-LIBRARYS RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT

A renovation and expansion project at the Gaiter Health Sciences Libra ry of Northwestern University strikes a balance between traditional an d future libraries, library ambiance and high technology, old and new. When guided by a vision of future building use, renovation projects c an succeed in meeting many institutional goals as a viable alternative to new library buildings. Issues addressed include planning considera tions, architectural history, library design, building features, infor mation technology considerations, and ideal library space design when new construction is not possible.