UFC 4-740-20
1 May 2006
area, similar to upscale commercial book stores, near the periodical collections. Utilize
display shelves designed for magazines with storage areas behind for back issues.
4-3.16
Reproduction, Fax, and Scanning Areas
Provide electrical power for photocopiers and scanners, per the manufacturer's
specifications. Provide accommodations for a photocopier(s) with coin operation or
other payment equipment, as required. Two printers, maintained at the circulation desk,
shall be networked to the computer stations to allow printouts to be sent from the
computer stations and payment collected at the circulation desk. Photocopiers should
have scanning capabilities or provide scanning stations within the information services
area that include CD burners, floppy drives, and other media storage devices as
technology changes. Provide accommodations for a fax machine and equipment for
payment of phone charges. Provide a typewriter station for filling out forms not
available electronically.
4-3.17
Displays and Bulletin Board Areas
Provide areas for displays and bulletin boards for the presentation of information about
current events, special programs, and other changeable information. Displays and
bulletin boards should be located near high traffic areas like lobbies, entry corridors, and
similar areas. Vacant wall space should be considered for these display requirements
along with areas for freestanding easels or kiosks. Consider the needs for display
furniture, wall-mounted boards, and lockable cabinets. Provide display areas for print
materials, three-dimensional objects, art, special promotions, community newspapers,
areas for new book and A/V displays, and/or space for a central information kiosk, as
needed.
4-3.18
Small Group Study Areas
Small group study areas may consist of enclosed rooms and tables with chairs located
in open, but secluded areas. Enclosed rooms that accommodate two to four people
require approximately 14 square meters (150 square feet). Rooms that accommodate
two people require approximately 7 square meters (75 square feet). Small group study
areas require comfortable chairs and tables. Provide a white board and trash cans in
each enclosed small group study room. Provide data ports and electrical outlets for
computers and/or laptops. Provide some private, one-person study rooms with glass
doors, where possible, for individual study and test preparation. All enclosed group
study rooms should be acoustically sound to minimize disruptive and distracting noise.
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INFORMATION SERVICES
Computers available for customer use are the primary components of the information
services areas. Areas for customer computers may be located in open areas inside
public services or in an enclosed room or computer lab. Consider the need for a
computer lab that may be shared with the Base Education Center for collocated
facilities.
4-4.1
Primary Design Considerations
Open floor plans are required for visibility and supervision of activities. Consider
providing some computer stations in an open area and some in enclosed areas, out of
public view. Locate computer stations within view of the circulation desk and the
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