Archival and special collections facilities: guidelines for archivists, librarians, architects, and engineers

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Presents comprehensive guidance for everyone involved in planning, constructing, and fitting-out archival buildings.

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Foreword / Peter J. Wosh -- Introduction / Thomas P. Wilsted -- Building site / Scott C. Teixeira -- Building construction / Patrick Alexander -- Archival environments / Ernest A. Conrad -- Fire protection / Nick Artim -- Security / Gregor Trinkaus-Randall -- Lighting / Diane L. Vogt-O'Connor -- Materials and finishes / Michele F. Pacifico -- Storage equipment / Michele F. Pacifico -- Functional spaces / David Carmicheal -- Appendix A. Prohibited materials / Michele F. Pacifico -- Appendix B. Glossary / Thomas P. Wilsted -- Appendix C. Bibliography / Thomas P. Wilsted -- Index.