"Sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries and the Association of College and Research Libraries under a grant by the Council on Library Resources."

Looking ahead -- Library objectives and their relation to aesthetic problems, quality of construction, function, and cost -- Financial matters -- The modular system -- Problems relating to height -- Traffic problems -- Accommodations for readers and staff -- Housing the collections -- Lighting and ventilating -- Other mechanical and construction problems -- Furniture and equipment -- Planning preliminaries -- The program for assignable space requirements -- The program for mechanical facilities, comfort, and other requirements -- First steps in planning -- The final plan -- The construction period and the final stages.