My experience in different types and sizes of libraries has taught me that "amenities" such as sinks, refrigerators, and microwave ovens are unnecessary expenses. Having to walk to a different part of the building to use, for example, the sink is a plus. It gets the librarian out of the library now and then and into areas where she/he can interact with other staff members. In fact, I think that the larger the back room or work room area of a library is, the more temptation there is to store things that should be thrown out and to clutter up the space unnecessarily.
Linda R. Silver 3729 Meadowbrook Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118 [email protected]
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