ABSTRACT
Due to their longevity as a building type, libraries are subject to much stress to keep themselves up to date. New media and organizational demands require changes to the use of space and to the building fabric. Alteration to a library is always a challenge and is resisted by two significant forces: the structure itself and the critical mass of the existing collection and the staff that service it. Managers, if they wish to implement effective change, need to address both sides of the equation with fortitude.
