In order to gain a better understanding of the effects of an investment in primary prevention on health, I investigate the impact of treatment of lead-based paint hazards in housing units (the preventive action) on childhood lead poisoning (the health outcome) at the census tract level in...

Working on a library building project can be a time of stress and uncertainty. Library staff and authorities may be venturing into unfamiliar territory. They may be dealing with professionals with a diverse range of experience and ideas of library buildings and services. There will be a variety...

The importance of selecting a suitable architect and design team for a library building project has long been stressed. The current intense competition for design work and the resulting large field of good candidates has made the selection process more demanding. This paper describes a typical...