This document summarizes research and conceptual planning for redesigning the Golden Gate University library space. It examines options for incorporating individual and collaborative study areas, seating arrangements, high-density book storage solutions, and circulation data to inform a future conceptual organizational model. Key considerations included providing adequate study spaces for average class loads, consolidating print volumes through compact shelving, and balancing quiet and noisy areas to accommodate different student needs.

1. Golden Gate University
Objective 4: Future Conceptual Organizational Model & Space Studies 8.8.12

2. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Program Pieces
Meeting/ Building
Book Individual Learning Support
Collaborative Library Service Gathering/
Browsing/ Study Support
Study Space Staff Point Instruction User
Storage Space Services
Space Support
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3. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Noise Levels by Space
Fully enclosed space
Volume
Noisy Silence
• Open collaborative • Collaborative study rooms • “Living room” space • Private study
space • Tutoring • Service points (reference/circulation desk) carrels
• Open offices • Private offices • Open individual study space
FUTU R E U NIVERSITY LIBRARY
• 6th floor student lounge • Learning Support Services • University Library • Law Library reading room
• 40 Jessie cafe
• Elevator lobbies
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4. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Library Space Concepts
Library as Study Space
• Provide individual and collaborative study spaces within the University Library that are
shared with Learning Support Services, and are accessible during library off-hours
Meeting/
Collab. Individual Learning Book
Gathering/ Library Service
Study Study Support Browsing/
Instruction Staff Point
Space Space Services Storage
Space
E XTEN DED AC C ES S U NIV ERSITY LIBRARY
UN IVERSITY L IB RARY
Library as Book Storage & Browsing Space
• Use high-density/off-site shelving to consolidate the majority of the collection in one
peripheral location, opening up a centralized area for study spaces; focus book
browsing opportunities to a particular zone
Book Collab. Study Individual Book
Storage Space Study Space Browsing
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5. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Future Conceptual Organizational Model
Book
Silence
Storage
QUI E T ZON E Q UI ET ZO N E
Individual Individual
Study Study
Space Space
Book
Browsing
Reference/
Staff Lounge/ Library Staff Circulation
Workroom Desk
Storage Rest Rest Storage
rooms rooms
Meeting/
Learning Support
Gathering/
Services
Instruction Room
Collaborative Study
Collaborative Study
Lounge/
Rooms
Rooms
Individual &
Collaborative
Study Space
Noisy
EX TEN DED AC C ESS
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6. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Observed Use of Interaction and Study Space by Floor & Space Type
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7. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Observed Library Use
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8. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Library Circulation Data
Circulation & in-house use (2011-2012): 10,823
Printed book circulation: 3,821
Textbook circulation: 1,715
Print reserve checkouts: 4,138
In-house use: 1,149
Current total print volumes: 74,810
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9. Space Study: Individual & Collaborative Seating

10. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Existing Seat Count
Total enrollment: 2,368
Non-law enrollment (hybrid, in-person): 1,526
Law enrollment: 842
Total seating: 927 (1:3)
University Library seating: 169 (1:14)
436 seats
Law Library seating: 491 (1:2)
General seating: 267 (1:9)
Average class load: 725
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11. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Seating Options
40% of average class load
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Collaborative: 44 (15%) Collaborative: 87 (30%) Collaborative: 160 (55%)
Individual: 87 (30%) Individual: 160 (55%) Individual: 44 (15%)
Group study room: 160 (55%) Group study room: 44 (15%) Group study room: 87 (30%)
Seats: 290
Collaborative 60% of average class load
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Collaborative: 65 (15%) Collaborative: 131 (30%) Collaborative: 239 (55%)
Individual: 131 (30%) Individual: 239 (55%) Individual: 65 (15%)
Group study room: 239 (55%) Group study room: 65 (15%) Group study room: 131 (30%)
Seats: 435
80% of average class load
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Collaborative: 87 (15%) Collaborative: 174 (30%) Collaborative: 319 (55%)
Individual Individual: 174 (30%) Individual: 319 (55%) Individual: 87 (15%)
Group study room: 319 (55%) Group study room: 87 (15%) Group study room: 174 (30%)
Seats: 580
100% of average class load
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Collaborative: 109 (15%) Collaborative: 218 (30%) Collaborative: 399 (55%)
Individual: 218 (30%) Individual: 399 (55%) Individual: 109 (15%)
Group study room: 399 (55%) Group study room: 109 (15%) Group study room: 218 (30%)
Seats: 725
Group study room
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12. Space Study: High-Density Book Storage

13. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
Print Volumes Projections
Current total print volumes: 74,810
Assumed growth rate per year: 0% (0 volumes)
Projected print volumes in 10 years: 68,810 (-6,000 volumes)
Reference collection (15%) 10,322 (520 SF of standard shelving required, excluding perimeter)
Circulating collection (85%) 58,489
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14. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
High-Density Book Storage Option: Multi-Level Standard Shelving
FLOOR 1
1,334 SF
Perimeter
FLOOR 2
1,334 SF
Number Unit Shelves Volumes SF per Total SF % of
SF per LF Collection
of Shelves Height Depth per LF unit required
Floor 1 6 82” 10’ 8 2.48 0.4 1,473
91%
Floor 2 6 82” 10’ 8 2.48 0.4 1,473
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15. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
High-Density Book Storage Option: Single Level Compact Shelving
FLOOR 1
1,334 SF
Perimeter
Number Unit Shelves Volumes SF per Total SF % of
SF per LF Collection
of Shelves Height Depth per LF unit required
Floor 1 7 84” 12’ 8 5.16 0.19 1,417 94%
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16. Objective 4: University Library Conceptual Programming
High-Density Book Storage Option: Multi-Level Compact Shelving
FLOOR 1
1,334 SF
Perimeter
FLOOR 2
1,334 SF
Number Unit Shelves Volumes SF per Total SF % of
SF per LF Collection
of Shelves Height Depth per LF unit required
Floor 1 6 82” 10’ 8 2.48 0.4 709
190%
Floor 2 6 82” 10’ 8 2.48 0.4 709
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