Procedure

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Our Idea: Our solution was to design a new layout of the floor of the library that we thought would be a more efficient use of space creating more room for extra library material.

Procedure: 1. We measured the floor for its length and width,

and took measurements for the bookshelves.

2. We decided on an average book size as having a

4 cm spine, 27 cm height, and a depth of 21 cm.

3. We used this average to calculate the

approximate number of books on each bookshelf,

presuming each bookshelf held an average of 6

shelves, 22 books on each shelf.

4. We then brainstormed some ideas for layouts

that would create more efficiency.

5. We selected one layout from our numerous ideas

based on the criteria we discussed. These

criteria were: density of books (books/m²)

6. We decided to keep some existing features, but

change certain aspects of the room to suit the

library’s needs. For example, we kept the

numerous study carrels, but changed some of

their locations. We also kept the conference

rooms, but added another to keep up with

demand. There were plenty of bookshelves, so

we designed a system we had read about to

make the floor space around the bookshelves

more proficient and easy-to-use.