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MOUNDAJIEW <br />CHILDREN'S AREA <br />(1050 Sq. ft.) <br />1. Functions <br />a. Use by children under the age of 12 as well as by <br />parents, teachers, children's group leaders, and <br />others. <br />b. House and display ch.ildren's books. magazines, records, <br />and other audio-visual materials. <br />C. Provide for class visits, display, and exhibits. <br />2. Special Provisions <br />a. Area should be near entrance, circulation desk and <br />restrooms and at a distance from adult study areas. <br />b. Easy access to the activities room should be provided. <br />c. Picture books should be located in a cozy area. <br />d. Good lighting and ventilation throughout the area. <br />e. Lavish use of color, imaginative graphics and furniture <br />and equipment of a child's size. <br />3. Furniture and equipment <br />a. Shelving for 7.000 chilren's books <br />Shelf size linear feet - <br />FICTION AND NONFICTION 0-inch 500' <br />PICTURE BDOKS 12-inch 75' <br />MAGAZINE SHELVING 14-inch 30' <br />b. Other materials <br />1. 1 record bin <br />2. 1 audio -cassette rack <br />3. 3 paperback racks <br />C. Tables and chairs <br />1. 3 low tables (23-inch) with 12 low chairs <br />2. 1 adult table (29-inch) with 12 adult chairs <br />d. Lighted exhibit case <br />e. Record player, tape recorder, 16mm film projector, <br />flannel board, and puppet stage <br />f. Toy box and educational toys for in -library use. <br />q. Rack for booklists and promotional materials <br />h. Bulletin board <br />i. Desk and chair for staff as "Children's contact" <br />"Reference desk" area <br />2V <br />