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Description
Description
Crediton Library will reopen with a new look on Thursday 20th May 2010. The library will be transformed into a bright, warm, modern building with facilities for all.
There will be movable shelving allowing more flexible use of the space for events, a new study area, a dedicated area for teenagers including IT and study space, new furniture for children, public access computers, wi-fi, laptop points, colour photocopying and simple-to-use self-service facilities.
Crediton also has a large exhibition area where professionally produced displays of artwork by local groups is regularly maintained. The traditional counter will be replaced by a new enquiry point which is designed to allow a more personal interaction with the customer. Staff levels are being maintained in order to offer a better service on the 'shop floor', assisting with book selection and so forth. Working with local disability campaigning and empowerment charity Living Options, the library will have clearer signage and a disabled-friendly layout.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Small community library
Size
201 m2
Floors
1
Architect
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Building contractor
Morgan Ashurst
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Sound and image processing facilities
External features
Art works
Internal features
Design features
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Critical distances, Furniture height, Parking, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
Ryder Architecture Ltd.
Furniture suppliers
Radford HMY Group Ltd
Services and facilities suppliers
Intellident, Insight media (iCAM)
IT provision
General, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 8
Seats/study places
36
Stock
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