Trustees prioritize accessibility in shelving plan for reopening
Trustees instructed that aisles must provide adequate space for mobility; they prefer double-sided shelves no taller than about 5 feet for public areas and taller single-sided shelving (up to 7 feet) along walls to balance capacity and accessibility.
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Trustees discussed shelving layout and accessibility as a priority for the collection reorganization. The board emphasized the need to "ensure adequate space between shelves for mobility and accessibility" and recommended double-sided shelves no taller than approximately 5 feet (chest height) in main areas while reserving up to 7-foot single-sided shelving along walls for additional capacity.
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