Program Outline -- New Public Library
(Note: We will start our design process without concern for specific program details.
Therefore, for now, square footages for specific activity areas are omitted.)
shared realm
entry -- welcoming and accessible
outside space
inside space
public services (restrooms, phones, drinking fountain)
main circulation counter -- centrally located, always staffed, controls entry
cafette -- snacks for the information workshop, with serving counter and small kitchen
community meeting room -- may need independent access
orientation and circulation space (~30%)
adult realm
adult service desk -- always staffed, equipment loaned
primary catalog area
adult reading areas -- attractive and adaptive
adult collection space -- fiction, non-fiction, books and other media
periodicals area -- display and reading
reference area
special collections -- extra level of control
patron equipment area -- xeroxing and other fixed machinery
children's realm
children's service desk -- always staffed
children's reading area -- children's scale, and adaptive
children's collection space -- preschool, young reader zones
reading spot -- for reading aloud, etc
staff realm
technical services work room -- processing and repair of collections
head librarian's office
staff offices
administrative work area -- staff xeroxing, etc
server room
staff lounge/conference room
storage -- various: books, equipment, supplies, carts, chairs,
building service realm
custodial space -- lockers, sink, storage
mechanical space -- HVAC, electrical, communications, fire sprinkler controls
loading dock
http://www.dil.uoregon.edu/courses/96.2/studios/a584.s96.matthews /a584.s96.program.outline.html - Posted 96.04.11 KMM, rev. 96.04.11