Rhode Islanders have access to well-designed, equipped, and maintained facilities.

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45. The library provides adequate space to implement the full range of library services as determined by its long-range plan.
46. Library facilities meet all federal, state, and local building, fire, safety, and handicapped access codes for public buildings, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
47. The library building is identified with signs clearly visible from the street. The entrance is well lighted, and hours of service are viewable from outside the building and on the library’s web site.
48. The library building supports current and emerging telecommunications and electronic information technologies.
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49. The library has public meeting space available for its programming and for use by community groups.
50. The library ensures access to its resources and services for individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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51. The library provides a photocopier for public use.
52. Staff and trustees review the building’s space layout and signage for clarity of use and accessibility by staff and the public every five years.
53. The library develops, funds, and implements a plan to ensure regular cleaning and ongoing maintenance of the facility.
54. The library provides well-lighted, convenient, and safe parking for the public and staff or provides information regarding reasonable alternatives.

Previous Principle: Public Relations

Resources

Buildings

Sannwald, William. Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations. 3rd ed., American Library Association, 1997.

Rhode Island State Building Code: Accessibilty Regulations... Building Code Commission, 1993.

OLIS Tip Sheet for Standard 48: Providing Equal Access to Library Materials and Services

OLIS Tip Sheet for Standard 50: Providing Equal Access to Library Materials and Services

All titles are available from the OLIS Professional Collection.