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LIBRARY FACILITIES

AREAS OF CONCERN

INTERIOR

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Interior

• Is there adequate signage

• Is there room for a security system

• Is there space near the entrance for public bulletin board, display case, pamphlet racks, library announcements, public telephone

• Are there spaces for quiet study, conference rooms, kitchen

• Are there automatic doors for handicap and wheel chair use

• Is there at least 44" between stacks

• Does the restroom door open easily

• Is there room for copy machines, is there  a copy machine at wheel chair height

Circulation

• Is it near the entrance

• Is it clearly visible

• Is there space for reserve shelves, book carts for returned books, phones, electricity, and computer terminal

Children's Facilities

• Is the space inviting

• Are there separate terminals for children

• Are the heights appropriate for children (chairs, tables, shelves, etc)

• Is there space for adults while sharing with children

• Can staff have visual control

• Is there storage space for crafts

• Is there a programming area

• Are there noise barriers

Reference

• Are there clear signs

• Is the reference desk located at the entrance to the reference area

• Is the collection conveniently located

• Is there adequate space for indexes, newspapers, and magazines

• Are there adequate computer terminals

• Is it arranged so that librarians are visible and look approachable

Shelving

• Is it movable

• Is the design and color standardized

• Does it have adequate safety features and are they easily adjustable

• Are they well lit

• Do they conform with earthquake standards

• Are they sturdy and clearly labled

Other areas to consider are seating and non-public areas

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