For librarians, architects, and others, Dewe (information studies, U. of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK) highlights the policies, processes, and design issues and problems involved in successful library refurbishments. The volume contains 16 case studies of university, national, and public libraries mostly in the UK (one is of Sweden) written by their librarians and administrators. They aimed to heighten the profile of the library, modernize the environment, increase use, and refurbish or extend buildings. Each case study details the reasons for refurbishment, the planning and design process, outcomes, problems, and an evaluation of the end product. One chapter presents brief details on other UK and non-UK libraries, including the US, Canada, and Australia. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)