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The function, design and layout of your facility can have a huge impact on student usage and ultimately, student success.
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Consider the following:
- does your library feel welcoming to students and staff?
- Is it comfortable, safe and barrier-free?
- Are there posters or artwork that add interest?
- Are there displays of student work – art and writing?
- Is there a quiet, comfortable, and inviting reading area that includes displays of new, interesting and varied selections?
- Is there a periodical display area and a space for current newspapers?
- As the lighting adequate, both in the reading area and the work area?
- Are there designated places for whole classes that include whiteboards and screens for teaching?
- Are there enough computer workstations?
- Is there a production area for scanning, colour printing, editing, etc.?
- Has consideration been given to traffic flow?
- Is there a quiet work area for individual students?
- Are there seminar rooms provided?
- Is there a central area for easy selection of student guides?
- Are designated or special collections well marked?
- Is there a quiet meeting space assessable for partnering with teachers?
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