Library Demonstration: Technical Services
Phyllis C. Marion, California Western Law School

I. General considerations

A. Size and makeup of staff

1. Current
2. Anticipated (growth or reduction)
3. Reassignment
4. Cross-training

B. Location

1. Relationship to other library functions
   a. Service points
   b. Loading dock
   c. Mail room
2. Relationship to other library staff
3. Ambiance
   a. Natural light/Windows
   b. Lighting
   c. Decor

C. Accessibility

1. Limited
2. Security

D. Flexibility

1. Private offices and/or open-plan workstations
2. Type of furniture
3. Electrical and data

II. Works station needs

A. General

1. Work surface
2. Seating
3. Computer and accessories
4. Shelving
5. Files
6. Book trucks
7. Waste containers, including recycling
8. Storage
   a. Supplies
   b. Personal belongings
   c. Keying

B. Particular functions

1. Acquisitions
2. Cataloging
3. Serials control
4. Processing
5. Bindery
   a. In-house
   b. Bindery preparation
6. Preservation/conservation
7. Library automated system

III. Common areas

A. Shelving

B. Book trucks

C. Storage

D. Files

E. Equipment

1. Photocopiers(s)
2. Fax machines
3. Printers
4. "Small" items, such as electric erasers, pencil sharpeners, paper cutter, heavy duty staplers

F. Receiving and sorting

G. Trash (including recycling)

H. Lockers

I. Closets