Abstract
As the varification of public library services has been come true through the increase of multimedia information accompanied with the development of information tachnology and the advent of various electronic materials the repetitive and labo intensive process has been cut down by the development of network system. Recentrly the electronic library using outside networks electronic library facilities at the time of their new contructions. In this study it is aimed that the outline of the library planning is presented with the case analyses of domestic and foreign libraries especially concerning the kinds and features of the required spaces for electronic libraries their scale basic facilities. The conclusions of this study are : First the spaces requred for electronic library are as mentioned below: catalgue are equipped with terminal information service center reference room electronic reading room computer training center and conference room. Second computer room for management and electronic information center has been made recently in the Library of Seoul City. The space for librarians room is to be 5.48$m^2$ per person on average and for electronic information center of library provided with an exclusive use is to be 5.1$m^2$ per person.