Public libraries. A treatise on their design, construction and fittings, with a chapter on the principles of planning, and a summary of the law (1907)
Champneys, Amian Lister · London, B. T. Batsford · leaf 80
ithout causing congestion. In all book rooms, but more especially in those accessible to the public, a space should be left between the ends of the floor-cases and the walls to which they are set at right angles. Otherwise a good deal of congestion and inconvenience is likely to ensue, especially… … 43- 44- end of every other case are often sufficient ( cf. Fig. 46). Otherwise, if the end walls are shelved, 4 ft. or 4 ft. 6 in. should be left. In no case, however, whether the shelves are open to the public or to the staff only, should the cases be of a greater length than 1 5 ft. without…
Library architecture · Library fittings and supplies
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