Library Construction Statewide

Overview

The Maine State Library Development Office provides infromation and resources for library construction projects.

Review Grants and Funding for opportunities related to construction.

Construction Projects

Public library construction projects with information on construction type, status of project, before and after size, costs, architect, and contractor.

Resources

Resources for the planning process, regulations & standards, architecture & design, and moving.

Planning Process

• Building Libraries and Library Additions: A Selected Annotated Bibliography, American Library Association
• Space Planning WebJunction
• Massachusetts Public Library Construction - Multiple helpful links to past projects and related documents
• Sample Building Plan and RFP [Word, 33 KB]
• Sample Bid Form [Word, 17 KB]

Regulations and Standards

• Maine Public Library Standards and Definition
• OWLS Public Library Standards Web Page with checklists and tools to facilitate calculations
• ADA: Guide to the ADA Standards from the US Access Board

Architecture and Design

• Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• American Society of Interior Designers
• You & Your Architect: A Guide for a Successful Partnership [PDF] This file requires the free Adobe Reader.
• Maine QBS Program