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Marples, D. L.; Knell, K. A. – 1971
The movement of people in a library is inevitably noisy and also creates a visual distraction for the reader. If the provision of quiet areas where readers can work undisturbed is an important criterion of library design, the traffic patterns generated in a library by the disposition of the various facilities - stacks, periodicals, reference…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Human Factors Engineering, Interior Design, Libraries
Sorensen, Mark W. – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Although many foresee the end of books with the rise of computers, there are good reasons to believe that books will survive, including their permanence, their value as historical records, and ergonomics. Librarians should continue to sponsor summer reading programs and book groups, serve as reader advisors, and prepare and post book lists. (PEN)
Descriptors: Books, Computers, Human Factors Engineering, Librarians
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Vanderhoef, John; Gallina, Paul – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the problem of automation in the workplace with references to libraries focuses on the person/machine interface of visual display terminals (VDT). An argument is made for a human systems approach which integrates operator-user, VDT, work environment, work station, and task. Ergonomic recommendations for VDT use are made. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Human Factors Engineering, Input Output Devices, Libraries
Crooks, Joyce M. – Library Journal, 1983
The formulation of a design for a library reference desk is discussed, basic planning considerations, height, and measurements of the desk, lighting and chairs, placement of the desk, prebuilt components, and evaluation. A six-item bibliography is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Furniture Arrangement, Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering
Byerly, Greg; Lindell, Signe – Library Journal, 1982
This essay and 48-item annotated bibliography provide information on potential problems of computer terminal use--cathode ray tube, video display unit, video display terminal--in libraries. Information on ergonomics (matching people to machines in humane way), eyes and vision, and radiation is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Display Systems, Human Factors Engineering, Input Output Devices