library
Room where items such as books, periodicals and audio materials are classified for consultation or loan.
service entrance
Entrance area used for unloading freight.
technical services
Staff area where activities such as acquisitions, cataloging, the physical preparation of documents and collections development are carried out.
reference books
Bookcases for shelving reference books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias and bibliographies.
attendant’s desk
Attendant: individual who ensures that the rules of the reading room are respected.
monograph section
Bookcases used to arrange works of nonfiction and fiction.
reading room
Area used for reading and consulting documents.
auditorium
Hall designed for the public to attend lectures and audiovisual presentations.
children’s books
children’s section
Room that houses children’s books for consultation and loan.
map library
Room used to store and classify geographic and geospatial maps as well as digital materials.
microfilm reader
Device that magnifies the text reproduced on film.
microfilm room
Room used to consult documents reproduced on film; they are archived this way to save space.
librarian’s office
The librarian is responsible for the administration of the library and the development, organization and management of its collection.
director’s office
reference room
Area for consulting reference books.
online catalog
Computer used to consult the complete holdings of a library using various indexes.
photocopier
Equipment fitted with a photographic device, which reproduces written texts and images.
listening posts
Individual compartments used to listen to audio materials.
audio library
Room where audio materials such as cassettes and compact discs are stored and classified.
videotape library
Room where audiovisual materials such as videocassettes and DVDs are stored and classified.
viewing room
Room equipped for consulting audiovisual materials.
new book shelf
Shelving used to display recent acquisitions.
book truck
Table on wheels used to move books.
book return desk
Area where users return books borrowed from the library.
periodicals shelf
Shelving used to display recent periodicals.
periodicals room
Room reserved for consulting newspapers and periodicals.
circulation desk
Place where users check out the books they borrow from the library.
security guard’s office
Security guard: individual responsible for supervision and security.
main entrance
restrooms
Rooms equipped with toilets and sinks.
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