(5) Children's Area
(a) Description. The children's collection contains sep-
arate stacks, tables, lounge seating, and a card catalog.
Libraries with a large children's collection may contain a
semi-independent children's area with its own control
area, toilets, and children's librarian, who assists, super-
vises, and conducts special activities, such as story hour,
slides, and movies.
(b) Space Allocation. See Table 7 - 61.
(c) Relationships. The children's area should be visible
from the main control desk, if there is no assigned chil-
dren's librarian. A storage area for AV equipment and
chairs should be nearby. Acoustic separation from other
library areas is recommended.
(6) Stack Area
(a) Description. The stack area houses fiction and non-
fiction books, boxed periodicals, and bound newspapers,
in double-faced shelving. Stack areas are open to
patrons.
(b) Space Allocation. See Table 7 - 58.
(c) Relationships. The public card catalog and refer-
ence area should be adjacent. Technical services
should be nearby. Stack areas should be close to read-
ing and study areas. Generally the fiction stacks should
be near lounge furniture and the non-fiction stacks near
tables and carrels.
Table 7 - 61 Space Allocation for Children's Area
Size (Gross SF) based on Military Strength
1,501-
4,001-
8,001-
12,001-
16,001 -
20,001-
Sub-Space
2,000
6,000
12,000
16,000
20,000
26,000
Shelving and Card
Catalogue
170
1,170
1,860
2,325
2,725
3,110
Children's Librarian
145
145
Seating
185
275
370
630
810
1,080
Children's Toilet
115
115
Storage
6
35
45
60
80
90
Total
361
1,480
2,275
3,015
3,875
4,540
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