library
Room where items such as books, periodicals and audio materials are classified for consultation or loan.
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.
auditorium
Hall designed for the public to attend lectures and audiovisual presentations.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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