If shelf space is limited, remember this when you develop and review the collection policy. You may have to limit the length of time that a particular type of material, such as periodicals, can be kept. A possible layout for a medium size resource centre 3.2.2 Space for different uses As well as space for shelves, the resource centre will need space for users, staff, training and meetings, storage, and displays. People who use the resource centre need space to sit and read the materials. Space needs to be allowed for tables and chairs.
Small tables allow more flexibility than large tables.
They can be arranged separately or put together to make a larger table when required. Folding tables and chairs are convenient. Access to a photocopier is useful. If the resource centre is very small, the photocopier could be put outside the resource centre itself, to keep the noise down. The photocopier may also need to be outside the resource centre if it is shared with other departments.