Source: http://web.nmsu.edu/~ebosman/church/spaceplan.shtml
Timestamp: 2019-04-25 13:51:37+00:00

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each 3 foot shelf will contain====================24 v.
each single faced unit with 7 shelves holds =========168 v.
each double faced unit with 7 shelves holds =========336 v.
each single faced unit with 5 shelves (60" shelving) ===120 v.
each double faced unit with 5 shelves (60" shelving) ===240 v.
each single faced unit with 3 shelves (42" shelving) ====72 v.
each double faced unit with 3 shelves (42" shelving) ===144 v.
Using 5 shelves.top & bottom empty for expansion = 10 v. per sq. ft.
Using all 14 shelves, each 2/3 full (avg. 16 v. per shelf) = 15 v per sq. ft.
Using all 14 shelves, max. capacity (avg. 24 v. per shelf) = 22 v per sq. ft.
Single faced section w/3 ft. aisle =======12 sq. ft.
Double faced section w/3 ft. aisle ======15 sq. ft.
Single faced section w/4 ft. aisle =======15 sq. ft.
Double faced section w/4 ft aisle =======18 sq. ft.
Lateral file (42� drawer) ===============================21 sq. ft.
Flat map file w/drawer extension & aisle ====================35 sq. ft.
1 free standing 72 drawer w/3 ft. aisle both sides, draw extension & user = 21 sq. ft.
1 72 drawer w/o aisle, w/draw extension & user = 21 sq. ft.
Free standing dictionary/atlas stands w/aisles on 3 sides & user ====25-32 sq. ft.
Index table (4�x 8�) 3 users per side ==========================140 sq. ft.
Disc recordings, 4 bins w/aisle space in front only ==============25 sq. ft.
AV storage (18� deep x 39� wide) w/ drawer extension & user space=20 sq. ft.
Public work stations (circulation & reference) ================150 sq. ft.
Librarians office =====================================250 sq. ft.
Other staff offices =================================100-125 sq. ft.
Floor Load ======================================150 pounds per sq. ft.
Compact shelving =================================300 pounds per sq. ft.
From: Lindsey, Elizabeth. A Manual on Library Services for State Agencies of Michigan. 1983. Thanks to Shannon Smith for finding the citation.

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