Public Library Services Branch (PLSB) recently updated the Standards and Best Practices for Public Libraries in Alberta. The section on Facilites includes a discussion of public library space needs considering collections, public areas, and staff work space.

The space planning worksheet is a useful tool to assist boards and staff in their planning.

When contemplating a new or renovated space, there are many questions that need to be asked and discussed.

Shelving is a key element to any library space. Some general guidelines and specifications exist to assist when planning this aspect of the library.