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Seating
Is there variety in the types of seating?
Is lounge seating modular or heavy enough to discourage casual rearrangement by customers, unless the library desires rearrangement?
Is adequate and appropriate seating provided for varying tasks and areas:
Staff work areas?
Public seating at tables and carrels?
Lounge areas?
Reference areas?
Meeting rooms?
Is seating appropriate for different ages?
Is seating comfortable for those areas where the library wants users to relax and read for an extended period?
Are chairs ergonomically correct?
Is seating attractive and inviting?
Does seating take personal space into consideration to avoid psychological feelings of crowding?
If the chair has arms, will the arms fit comfortably under work surfaces?
Are footstools or ottomans provided?
Is furniture designed for easy repair or replacement of parts?
Has the furniture been used successfully in similar library or other public situations for several years?
Do chairs with casters move easily on carpet?
Is lounge seating modular or heavy enough not to tip over?
Are fabrics sturdy and soil resistant?
Do the chair design and the kind of upholstery or finish used allow for easy cleaning?
Can the chair be easily reupholstered arms have arm covers to preserve appearance?
Does the supplier warranty the design and construction of the seats?
Please direct all inquiries with regards to the library space planning & library furniture to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com). Longo offers design & furnishing solutions for both educational & public library settings.
Source: Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations
4th Edition
William W. Sannwald
American Library Association
Copyright 2001
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