As part of a media library layout or renovation project, decorators give more importance to the entrance room. This is the room that ensures the first contact with the public, where visitors come to ask for information or return borrowed books.
Choosing the ideal location for the reception desk
The reception area of ​​a media library is located in the first room more or less close to the entrance. The configuration of the room, the reception desk, and the staff play an essential role in the message that the establishment wants to convey to its public. This is why the managers of these establishments carefully choose the furniture and colors, which can have an impact on the general atmosphere and attendance of the media library.
The reception desk is the main hub of the media library. It can be installed either near the entrance or slightly set back when you want to interact with visitors in good conditions. The reception desk is generally isolated from the reading rooms, where users risk being disturbed by the discussions of the reception staff, but also from group meeting rooms which can sometimes become noisy.
Furniture and its impact on the image of the media library
In a media library, there is a wide choice in terms of the layout of the reception desk. It can take the form of an oval, a square, or a rectangle, with shelves and furniture adapted to the needs of the staff. Some manufacturers also offer furniture that adapts to the needs of people with disabilities.
Furniture should be chosen in such a way as to facilitate the work of the reception staff, without cluttering up the passage space. Experts also advise choosing robust and durable products, but also easy to clean. Staff appreciate mobile storage furniture, which can be moved according to needs and new activities offered. As for occasional chairs and certain accessories, it is advisable to choose foldable items, which can be put away when there is a need to create space, but also taken out when needed.
Since most reception desks are equipped with screens to convey various messages or broadcast videos, it is advisable to provide a suitable electrical installation. Not to mention furniture specially designed to accommodate screens.
The layout plan of the reception room
Before starting a project to arrange or redesign a library reception area, it is important to prepare a plan of the room, in paper or electronic format. This plan will allow you to simulate several types of layouts and find the most suitable solution concerning the configuration of the premises.
When it comes to choosing a furniture manufacturer, it is important to choose a professional who specializes in this type of project, such as the DPC company. In addition, the furniture chosen must meet the quality criteria of libraries and media libraries.
