title: Planning a new medical library: a personal perspective and review of the literature.
abstract: Principles of library planning and a review of the literature in relation to the planning of a new library for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are discussed. The role of the Librarian with regard to planning, the importance of the Library brief, the impact of technology on library buildings, and the provision of adequate accommodation for collections, readers and staff are considered.
mesh_terms: D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques