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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 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 • Weeding • According to Collection Policy • By topic, type of material, historical coverage • By date/ number of circulations • Using faculty
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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