Images
Images
View of children's library from centre
Computer room
Front view
Description
Description
A converted second level school that was opened in 1994, the library was refurbished & extended in 2011 to achieve highest possible H&S and accessibility standards. On two floors, the ground floor has popular lending services including a fiction reading room and 8 public access pcs within the general stiock area and ina small study room. The first floor provides at IT suite for c 20 learners and an activities room that has capacity for 60 participants.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Small community library
Size
300 m2
Floors
2
Architect
Shay Howell
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Baby changing facilities, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms, Open learning provision, Services to particular groups, Services to particular groups, Teaching rooms
External features
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Internal features
Health and safety provision, Staff accommodation/facilities
Energy efficiency
Energy conservation, Heating, Lighting
Accessibility provision
Access between floors, Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Emergency features, Equipment controls: location, Furniture height, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Bomefa, Gresswell, Opening the Book, Reska
Services and facilities suppliers
Sirsidynix
IT provision
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, Self service circulation, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 28
Seats/study places
30
Stock
30,000