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Consider the entire library floor plan when retrofitting any settings, designing with adjacencies in mind. When planning, be sure to support each zone independently and holistically within the entire floor plan.

COLLABORATIVE

The learning experience extends from the classroom to the library, where students

meet with classmates to collaborate on group projects. Team workspaces, computer labs and commons, and media sharing spaces are all useful collaborative zones.

SOCIAL

With college course work involving more and more team projects, libraries have become important places for students to work together in a relaxed atmosphere. Social zones includes lounges, cafйs and lobby spaces.

FOC USED

Students often use the library for conducting research, writing papers and studying. Focused work zones can include personal desks, benching applications and loung areas for concentration and reflection.

team space

By supporting both digital and analog media, this space allows teams to share digital content using media:scape and to manipulate analog information on Huddleboards and around an extensive worksurface. cobi seating, designed specifically for collaborative work, and wall-mounted storage round out an ideal team workspace.

Huddleboard easel holds up to 10 markerboards, versatile tools for team content creation. cobi chairs are comfortable for long work sessions because they support different postures automatically.

media:scape’s dual screens make it easy to share, compare and create digital content.

Post and Beam with scrims provides visual privacy yet keeps the space open and connected to the rest of the floor.

Power and data ports, privacy screens, and ergonomic seating help students focus on individual tasks.

The web-based room scheduler, RoomWizard, lets students find and reserve team space quickly and easily.

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A great space for focused work, benching is simple, space-efficient and adaptable to changing needs.

Screens provide seated privacy and help hold down the noise yet keep students open to others.

Large worksurfaces accommodate textbooks, notebooks, laptops and other belongings.

cobi chairs are comfortable for long work sessions because they support different postures automatically.

FrameOne integrated rail holds worktools, lighting, power and data outlets, and privacy screens. node chair’s five-star base, height adjustability and tough durability handle long days of use by a variety of users.

Screens provide seated privacy and help hold down the noise yet keep students open to others.

FrameOne is simple to expand and contract. Add or subtract worksurfaces or reconfigure at any time.

node chair’s five-star base, height adjustability and tough durability handle long days of use by a variety of users.

social comfort

Gather, connect and discuss in this comfortable lounge setting that’s planned near collaborative spaces. Students can easily transition from conversation to collaboration as needed.

Book stacks help separate a conversational area from other library zones.

Tables hold laptops and books and help keep aisles clear.

A new take on the classic club chair, Joel seating invites lounging and conversation.

Auto-swivel return is standard.

private collaboration

A space within a space: the Campfire collection (lounge seating, lighting and tables) gives student teams a comfortable place to meet and collaborate, along with helpful tools for collaboration.

At the Paper Table, students can scribble and brainstorm, draw and take notes and then peel off the top sheet and take it along.

The Big Lamp provides a warm light that defines a small, cozy area within the larger floor plan.featured

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Campfire lounge seating and screens define a space within a space. Translucent screens let others know the space is occupied.

Movable Alight seating makes it easy to get comfortable in this small group area.