Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 400)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
I.
The Audiovisual Room should be in visual contact with the circulation desk and
adjacent to the Media Conference Room.
J. The Media Conference Room and Computer Training Room will require special
acoustical treatment to isolate noise from other areas of the library.
K. The Workroom / Technical Services Area location should provide access to the
librarian who supervises the technical processing activities. It should also be located
between the two libraries for easy access by the library staff.
L. The ideal location for the Chief, Library Service's Office is contiguous to the
Circulation Desk and the Workroom/Technical Services Area.
M. The Clerical Space should be immediately adjacent to the Chief, Library Service's
Office and close to the Circulation Desk.
N. Computers and printers will require special wiring needs and telecommunication
ports.
O. Shelving should be at least 18 inches below the ceiling to meet fire code standards.
Consideration should be given to the impact which compact shelving has upon the
floor's weight bearing tolerance.
P. Aisles, carrels and doorways should meet Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements.
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