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Space Planning for Libraries

Space Planning for Libraries. Eileen K. Saner Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Elkhart, Indiana USA March 8, 2007. Managing in Existing Space. Does everything need to be there? Move out non-library users Move out non-library materials Remote storage for lesser-used materials

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Space Planning for Libraries

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  1. Space Planning for Libraries Eileen K. Saner Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Elkhart, Indiana USA March 8, 2007

  2. Managing in Existing Space • Does everything need to be there? • Move out non-library users • Move out non-library materials • Remote storage for lesser-used materials • Weeding • According to Collection Policy • By topic, type of material, historical coverage • By date/ number of circulations • Using faculty

  3. Add Shelving or Seating • More shelves/unit • Move oversized books to separate collection • More units • Narrow aisles (not less than 60 cm.) • Fit shelving in wherever possible • Floor loading (730 kg/meter2) • Replace shelving with seating • Seating preference

  4. Moving into Other Space • Adjacent rooms • Floor is strong enough for books? • 730 kg/metre2 • Level and smooth for shelving • Reasonable temperature and humidity • Avoid direct sunlight on books • Lighting over book stacks • Arrangement of collections and services What have you done?

  5. Two Layouts for the Upper Room • 1.5 m. between center posts • Aisle width depends on width of shelves • Aisle width at least .9 m. • 6 rows of 7 sections • 1.2 m. between center posts • Aisle width depends on width of shelves • Aisle width at least .6 m. • 7 rows of 7 sections

  6. Two Layouts for the Upper Room • 1.5 m. between center posts • Aisle width at least .9 m. • 6 rows of 7 sections • 1.2 m. between center posts • Aisle width at least .6 m. • 7 rows of 7 sections

  7. Shelving layouts • Upper Room (7.6 m. x 10.8 m) • U.S. standard (90 cm. aisles) 6 rows x 7 sections = 42 sections • Packed (60 cm. aisles) 7 rows x 7 sections = 49 sections • Classroom down the hall ( 6.1 m. x 5.8 m.) • U.S. standard (90 cm. aisles) 3 rows x 5 sections = 15 sections • Packed (60 cm. aisles) 4 rows x 5 sections = 20 sections • Reading Room (9.7 m. x 13.7 m) • U.S. standard (90 cm. aisles) 8 rows x 10 sections = 80 sections • Packed (60 cm. aisles) 11 rows x 10 sections = 110 section

  8. Comparing Capacity • Sections with U.S. Standard(91 cm. aisles) • 15 + 42 + 80 = 137 • Sections with Packed(60 cm. aisles) • 20 + 49 + 110 = 179 • Difference between U.S. Standard and Packed • 42 sections • Packed is 31% more shelving than Generous • Moving 186 sections from lower level

  9. Planning for New Space • Clearly state assumptions and needs for decision-makers. “Building Program” • Trends in environments • Enrollment and seating for library users • On campus, commuting, distance • Tables, carrels, computers, group study rooms • Nature of collection growth • Money for purchasing and gifts • Print, audiovisual and electronic

  10. Planning for New Space • Trends in environments (2) • “Library as place” • Integrating print and electronic resources • Comfortable, productive environment • Guidance from library professionals • Collaboration (group study) • How long will library serve? • 20 years is the standard. • Likely will be much longer. Expansion?

  11. Space Needed • Staff • Work areas • Materials storage • Seating • Numbers • Tables, carrels, computers, soft chairs • Small group study rooms, computer lab • Noisy areas (traffic) and quiet areas

  12. Space Needed for Materials • Books and AV (individual items) • Current collection • Rate of growth • Years for planning • 75%-80% shelf occupancy is “full” • Periodicals • Current collection • Predictable rate of growth • Years for Planning

  13. Library Building Program (1) • Introduction • Vision and priorities • Environmentally sustainable design • Trends in library services and theological education • Characteristics of the New Library • Integrating print and electronic resources • Environmental control

  14. Library Building Program (2) • Functional Relationships • Areas to be close to the entrance and adjacent • Description of Each Functional Area • Activities in that area • Space and furnishings needed • Appendices • Assumptions for collection growth

  15. Journals Calculating Growth in Centimeters

  16. Journals: Projecting Shelving

  17. Bookshelf: Measuring Contents(in centimeters)

  18. Measuring Bookshelf Contents(in centimeters)

  19. Percent Shelf Occupancy

  20. BooksCalculating Growth in Centimeters

  21. Size of Collection in 20 Years

  22. Sections of Shelving12 shelves per section, two sides

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