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Shields Library: Salient Characteristics (Drawbacks (Not enough outlets,…
Shields Library: Salient Characteristics
Drawbacks
Not enough outlets
No instruction for how to do reserach
No research atmosphere
Mostly used for doing the homework.
Online database available for getting references
It is not a good place for specific majors' reserach (biology, chemistry ...)
Chairs are squeaky
Advantages
Atmosphere
Lighting is inconsistent with dark and light patches
May create confusion (
http://www.rsltg.com/images/ArchID_-_Light_in_Architecture_and_Psychology_of_Light.pdf
)
Warm, yellow light and paint colors
Large windows create the outlook of an open area
Values its history, as shown by the old ink machine on the
the bottom floor
Outside Tables
Motivating
Shows student authors and publishers
off at the front of the library
According to UCD tradition, kissing the Egghead Bookhead
will give you good luck on your exams
Easy to get references
Librarians and staffs available
Purposeful
Uses and Materials
Books
Study Spaces
Single
Group
Computers
Tutoring
Organized References
Printing
Research Centers
Special Services
Ramps and Elevators
Adaptive Technology Center
Large Map in Entrance