Academic library seating: A survey of usage, with implications for space utilisation
Abstract
Between June and October 1996 the University of Wollongong Library conducted a survey of patron seating usage with the aims of quantifying such use; and identifying areas where seats could be removed to accommodate the growth of the collection. The survey indicated that maximum usage of the 648 seats available for study was 66%. This supported a conservative reduction of seating numbers by 12%, resulting in minimal impact on patrons. The removal of seats enabled the installation of additional shelving and a compactus. The survey findings have assisted in accommodating collection expansion for a further five-year period. © 1997, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Publication Details
Organ, M., & Jantti, M. 1997, 'Academic library seating: A survey of usage, with implications for space utilisation'. Australian Academic and Research Libraries, vol.28 , iss.3 , pp.205-216.
ISSN
00048623
Identifier
SCOPUS_ID:85012458696