Public libraries. A treatise on their design, construction and fittings, with a chapter on the principles of planning, and a summary of the law (1907)
Champneys, Amian Lister · London, B. T. Batsford · leaf 50
bly to the difficulty of thoroughly dusting the shelves : interferes with the circulation of air behind the books (indeed, where floor-cases are used, it materially affects the diffusion of light and air in the room generally) ; and further makes it easy for books to get hidden accidentally or… … 11. Section and Elevation of Wooden Bookcase with Steel Stays in place of Wooden Partition. The better plan is to use steel stays or braces (Fig. 1 1). Where this is done, screens of wire-netting should be fixed at the backs of the shelves to prevent books from being pushed in too far. A small air…
Library architecture · Library fittings and supplies
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