UFC 4-740-20
1 May 2006
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Figure: Information Services Functional Relationships Lab
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Computer Areas and Labs
Provide personal computers for public use with Internet service and on-line access to
commercial, institutional, and government databases. Include access to networked
printers and scanners. Provide a dedicated OPAC computer station inside the
computer area for customer convenience. Provide trash and recycling containers
adjacent to the printers and photocopiers. Include plug-in stations for laptop computers.
Address workspace requirements for writing and study materials beside each terminal in
the computer areas. Provide a pull down projection screen or empty wall surface for
training and computer demonstrations. Provide electrical service, Internet connections,
and CATV connections for A/V equipment. Provide plenty of lockable storage spaces
for equipment and supplies. Consider providing some computer stations near the
lounge or coffee cafe, if utilized, for a casual, cyber caf atmosphere.
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CHILDREN'S AREAS
Requirements for children's areas will be installation specific depending upon the
dependent population, if any. Typical areas include general and special collections,
reading/story/activity areas, and a computer area. Utilize child-scaled furnishings and
equipment with attractive materials, colors, and graphics. Furniture, decorations, toys,
and displays may also be used to reinforce the themed environment of the children's
areas.
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Primary Design Considerations
Children's areas should be segregated from the other areas of the library and
acoustically isolated. Provide a separate, enclosable room and/or locate children's
areas away from sensitive areas, such as public services. Design considerations
should focus on general collections stacks, reading areas, group activities areas,
browsing, A/V collections and viewing stations, and computer terminals. Locate the
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