Plus there are some truly amazing library interiors. The state library of NSW is one that springs to mind. A really uplifting setting.
[large-ish image, but doesn't do it justice] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Mitchell_...
[large-ish image, but doesn't do it justice] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Mitchell_...
[another larg-ish image, likewise you need to see for yourself] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/NYC_Publi...