GEN: Library shelving

[Megan Volmer <volmerm@FORT-MILL.K12.SC.US>]

I have searched the archives and have not found what I am looking for.  Our
district is planning a new elementary school.  The plans look like the
library has very little shelf space.  Is there a formula to figure how many
shelves are needed for x number of books?   The school is being built for
900 students so at 10 books a kid we are talking a minimum of 9,000 books.
Also, is there a recommended height for shelves.  I have 39" shelves, but
it only allows for 2 shelves if you stand books the correct way.  I prefer
42" shelves so fewer books have to be turned sideways and you can still fit
three shelves per section.  Didn't know what the consensus was on that
issue.  Thanks for your help.

Megan Volmer  - volmerm@fort-mill.k12.sc.us
Media Specialist
Banks Street Elementary School
Fort Mill, SC  29715

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