Physical Comfort in Library Study Environments: Observations in Three Undergraduate Settings

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  • February 28, 2019
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  • Mohanty, Suchi
    • Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
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  • This paper discusses the elements that contribute to student comfort in library study areas. These factors, which include lighting, color, acoustics, and furniture, were generated from a search of library and architectural literature. The criteria were then applied to three undergraduate libraries, Clemons Library at University of Virginia, Johnson Center Library at George Mason University, and Lilly Library at Duke Library. The case studies include descriptions of the physical appearance of the spaces based on the generated criteria, as well as suggestions for improvements that may be made. Photographs and floor plans are included to illustrate visual elements of the spaces.
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  • Carr, David W.
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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  • December 10, 2010

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