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Practical questions about library design

I'm trying to get an idea of design standards for libraries.
I have a lot to say about library design and pedagogy but know next to nothing about more practical areas of library start up, such as: how much square footage per student? How many books per student? Start up budgets? Staffing numbers?

Any notes on these or any good start up advice would be great.

Cheers - Alan

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Permalink Reply by C on May 5, 2008 at 11:03am

Alan,

This will all depend on what your state requires (or doesn't.) Many states have suggested or mandated square footage per student, books per student or price of book per student and may have suggested or mandated numbers of staff per size of school. If I were you, I would try to contact either my state school librarian association or the state department of education. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Alan on May 6, 2008 at 5:49am

Hi Cheryl
Thanks for pitching in but I'm actually looking for advice on what standards people have in the state/countries/schools they are working in.
What are the guide lines or standards set by the government or governing body where you are?

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