PARAMETER E: PHYSICAL SET-UP AND FACILITIES

Location and site

• S.1. The library is strategically located and accessible to students, faculty and other clientele.

• S.2. The library is systematically planned to allow future expansion.

Space Requirement

• S.3. The size of the library meets standard requirements considering the present enrollment and future expansion.

• S.4. The reading room can accommodate at least 10% of the school enrollment at any given time.

• S.5. Space is provided for print resources as well as workstations for electronic resources.

• S.6. Space is provided for the librarians' office, staff room, technical room, etc.

• S.7. Ramps for the physically disabled are provided.

Furniture and Equipment

• S.8. The library meets the required and standard-sized furniture and equipment.

• S.9. The following library furniture and equipment are available:

  • • S.9.1. adjustable/movable shelves;

• • • S.9.2. magazine display shelves;

• • • S.9.3. newspaper racks;

• • • S.9.4. standard tables and chairs;

• • • S.9.5. carrels for individual study;

• • • S.9.6. desks and chairs for staff;

• • • S.9.7. charging desk;

• • • S.9.8. dictionary stand;

• • • S.9.9. atlas stand;

• • • S.9.10. bulletin boards and display cabinets;

• • • S.9.11. vertical file cabinets;

• • • S.9.12. book racks;

• • • S.9.13. map stands/cabinets;

• • • S.9.14. cardex/rotadex or any filing equipment for periodical records;

• • • S.9.15. typewriters;

• • • S.9.16. computers with printers; and

• • • S.9.17. others (please specify)____________.

Physical Provisions for Reading

• S.10. The library is well lighted.

• S.11. The library is well-ventilated.

• S.12. The atmosphere is conducive to learning.

Security/Control

• S.13. Fire extinguishers and a local fire alarm system are available.

• S.14. The Library employs a system for security and control of library resources.

• I.1. IT software and multi-media equipment are utilized.

• O.1. The environment in the library is conducive to learning.

• O.2. The library facilities are well-maintained and aesthetically designed.