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Selection Sources for Congregational Libraries:
Space Planning
Table of Frequently used measurements for Library Space Planning
(Table IV 1)*
Note: v. = volumes
Library Materials
- Shelving Capacity
- Assuming 8 v. per lineal foot or shelf:
- each 3 foot shelf will contain====================24 v.
- each
single faced unit with 7 shelves holds =========168 v.
- each
double faced unit with 7 shelves holds =========336 v.
- each
single faced unit with 5 shelves (60" shelving) ===120 v.
- each
double faced unit with 5 shelves (60" shelving) ===240 v.
- each
single faced unit with 3 shelves (42" shelving) ====72 v.
- each
double faced unit with 3 shelves (42" shelving) ===144 v.
- Reference
books should be calculated at 5-7 v. per foot
- Bound
periodicals should be calculated at 5-7 v. per foot
- Oversized
books should be calculated 6-7 v. per foot
- Disc
recordings in bins shelved vertically on shelves = 6 discs per
inch
- Volumes
per square foot of trade books shelved on double faced 90" stacks:
- Using
5 shelves.top & bottom empty for expansion = 10 v. per sq.
ft.
- Using
all 14 shelves, each 2/3 full (avg. 16 v. per shelf) = 15 v per
sq. ft.
- Using
all 14 shelves, max. capacity (avg. 24 v. per shelf) = 22 v per
sq. ft.
- Number
of usable shelves per single faced section of 90” stacks:
- Trade
books = 7 shelves
- Reference
books ================5-6 shelves
- Bound
periodicals ===============5-6 shelves
- Oversized
items =================5-6 shelves
- Space
occupied by shelving (no allowance for transverse aisles)
- Single
faced section w/3 ft. aisle =======12 sq. ft.
- Double
faced section w/3 ft. aisle ======15 sq. ft.
- Single
faced section w/4 ft. aisle =======15 sq. ft.
- Double
faced section w/4 ft aisle =======18 sq. ft.
Seating:
- At
tables =========================================25 sq. ft. / seat
- Informal
(lounge) ===================================40 sq. ft / seat
- Reading/study
carrel ===============================25-30 sq. ft / seat
- In
conference room around tables ======================25 sq. ft / seat
- Multipurpose
room/ / auditorium =======================6-10 sq. ft / seat
- Audio/visual
carrels (single seat) =======================30-35 sq. ft / seat
- Computer
carrel ===================================30-35 sq. ft / seat
- Microfilm
reader===================================25 sq. ft / seat
Files: (Assumes space for opening drawer & user
in front, but not aisle space on sides/back)
- Lateral
file (42” drawer) ===============================21 sq. ft.
- Letter
file ==========================================8 ½ sq. ft
- Legal
file ==========================================10 sq. ft. / file
- Jumbo
picture file ====================================12 ½ sq. ft. / file
- Microfilm
file =======================================14 sq. ft. / file
- Flat
map file w/drawer extension & aisle ====================35 sq. ft.
- Card
catalogs:
- 1
free standing 72 drawer w/3 ft. aisle both sides, draw extension
& user = 21 sq. ft.
- 1
72 drawer w/o aisle, w/draw extension & user = 21 sq. ft.
Miscellaneous Furniture Items:
- Free standing dictionary/atlas stands w/aisles on 3 sides & user
====25-32 sq. ft.
- Index table (4’x 8’) 3 users per side ==========================140
sq. ft.
- Disc recordings, 4 bins w/aisle space in front only ==============25
sq. ft.
- AV storage (18” deep x 39” wide) w/ drawer extension & user space=20
sq. ft.
Office & Workrooms:
- Public work stations (circulation & reference) ================150
sq. ft.
- Librarians office =====================================250 sq. ft.
- Other staff offices =================================100-125 sq. ft.
Floor Load ======================================150
pounds per sq. ft.
Compact shelving =================================300
pounds per sq. ft.
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