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Vasi, John – Library Trends, 1987
Factors to be considered in designing a comfortable library work environment are identified as new technology, changing relationships between library staff and patrons, and increased awareness of human needs of staff. Features of furniture and equipment for service desk areas, staff work areas, and office areas are discussed. (5 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering, Library Automation, Library Equipment
Witting, Paul H. – School Business Affairs, 1982
In workstation design, furniture selection and arrangement directly relate to the way in which work is accomplished. Standardized workstations are being developed to fit the specific needs of various job categories within the electronic office. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Equipment, Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering
Qayoumi, Mohammad H. – Business Officer, 1991
All known health concerns related to use of video display terminals (VDTs) can be resolved by better ergonomics, reducing monotonous tasks, and giving VDT operators a better sense of controlling their work. These workplace improvements should be pursued regardless of VDT use. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Higher Education, Human Factors Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health
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Chen, J-G; Hou, C-A – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
VITAL (Vision Impaired Task and Assignment Lexicon) is an integrated computerized system that performs workplace design tasks for visually impaired workers. VITAL consists of three modules: ergonomics consultation, disability index, and work measurement. Evaluation indicated that VITAL could be used as a tool to help nonprofessional vocational…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer System Design, Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems
Dahlgren, Anders C. – 1988
This nine-step outline is designed for use by librarians and library trustees in obtaining a general estimate of their library's space needs and for initiating a more comprehensive, detailed facilities planning process. Identifiable spatial requirements to be assessed include space for collections, user seating, staff work, meetings, special use,…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Facility Expansion, Facility Improvement, Human Factors Engineering
O'Hanlon, Anne – Unicorn, Journal of the Australian College of Education, 1986
Use of computer keyboards requires repetitive movements that may cause "overuse injuries" among students. Education on computer literacy must include warning of these negative side effects and must instill safe operating habits among students. (10 references) (CJH)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Design Requirements, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
Brown, Walter B. – School Business Affairs, 1995
A healthy work environment for the business-office team requires a balance among the components of organizational leadership, collective continuous improvement, and individual caring. (MLF)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Human Factors Engineering, Management Teams, Office Management
Updegrove, Daniel A.; Updegrove, Kimberly H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
Two issues related to computers and health are discussed: ergonomics/work habits and radiation hazards. Several approaches that colleges and universities might use to promote workplace safety are suggested, including education, training, and more informed purchasing. San Francisco's new worker safety ordinance is presented, and carpal tunnel…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computers, Disabilities, Furniture Arrangement
Lombardi, Don – School Business Affairs, 1991
Studies suggest that computer work stations may induce high levels of physical and psychological stress. Advises school districts to take a proactive stance on ergonomics. Cites laws and pending litigation regulating computer use in the workspace and offers guidelines for computer users. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Factors Engineering
Browder, Diane M.; Lim, Levan – 1996
Employees with mental retardation can lose their jobs because their productivity is low due to an inability to perform their jobs quickly and with a minimum of extraneous movements. This guide presents procedures, borrowed from the business world, that can be used to assist people with mental retardation to improve their work quality and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Science Research, Efficiency, Human Factors Engineering
Montanelli, Dale S.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1987
Two articles discuss the management of space in library facilities. The first focuses on three general aspects of space management: how to organize for space management; necessary data collection; and human factors. The second article focuses specifically on space requirements for library technical processes. (CLB)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Equipment Storage, Facility Utilization Research, Guidelines