Space Requirements for Cagayan De Oro City Library and Historical

Museum

Library Public Areas

Facility Function User Ancillary /
Amenities
Library lobby Entry point with Visitors, security Security,
security gate personnel accessibility
Library stack areas Bookshelves for Library users Book storage and
general collection accessibility
Reading areas Reading tables, Students, Comfortable study
study carrels, soft researchers environment
seating
Periodical rooms Storage for General public Access to latest
newspapers, publications
magazines
Copier/printer Printing and Library users Document
areas copying facilities reproduction
Library classrooms 4 classrooms (30 Students, lecturers Workshops, lectures
people each),
flexible setup
Library mini 150-seat theater- Attendees, speakers Presentations,
auditorium style screenings
OPAC Online Public Access Library users Book searching and
Catalog stations indexing
Discussion rooms 5 rooms (15 people Students, Group study and
each) researchers meetings
AVR Audio-Visual Room Library users Multimedia
presentations
Restrooms Sanitary facilities General public Hygiene and
comfort
Lockers Storage for personal Visitors Security for items
belongings
Special collections Rare and historical Researchers, Preservation of
books archive historians valuable texts
Government Filipiniana section Researchers Access to
documents room government
archives
Map rooms Storage and display Researchers, Geographical
of maps students reference
Circulation desk Book borrowing and Library staff, users Loan management
returning area
Elevators and Vertical circulation Visitors, PWDs Accessibility and
escalators mobility
Sky and pocket Outdoor reading Visitors Recreational space
parks areas
Kiddie library Children's book Children Encouraging
section reading habits
Information counter Reception and Visitors Library assistance
guidance
E-library 60 tables and Researchers, Digital resources
computers students access
Book returns 24-hour dropbox Library users Convenient book
section returns
Café/snack bar Food and beverage Visitors Relaxation and
area refreshments
Parking Outdoor and Visitors, staff Convenient access
basement (120
slots)
Scholarship office Showcasing US/EU Students Educational
programs opportunities

Library Non-Public Areas

Facility Function User Ancillary /
Amenities
Breakroom/lounge Rest area for staff Library staff Staff relaxation
Librarians’ offices Director, assistant Library Management
director, and other administrators operations
staff
Conference room Meeting space Library staff Internal discussions
Backroom Sorting and Library staff Book management
workspaces processing books
Tagging and sorting Processing and Library staff Cataloging
room labeling books operations
Storage Keeping extra books Library staff Inventory
and supplies management
Server rooms IT and security Technicians Library network
control management
Service elevator Book transportation Library staff Efficient logistics
Packing/uncrating Receiving new Library staff Book processing
room books

Museum Public Areas

Facility Function User Ancillary /
Amenities
Museum lobby Reception area Visitors Entry and ticketing
Souvenir shop Gift and Visitors Revenue generation
memorabilia store
Historical exhibit Showcasing General public Educational displays
room historical artifacts
Ethnological exhibit Cultural artifacts Visitors Cultural education
room
Archaeological Ancient artifacts Visitors Historical learning
exhibit room display
Seasonal exhibit Rotating exhibits Visitors New and temporary
room displays
Art gallery Exhibition of Artists, visitors Promoting art and
artworks culture
Public toilets Sanitary facilities Visitors Hygiene and
convenience
Coffee shop Refreshment area Visitors Relaxation
Lecture room Capacity for 45 Speakers, attendees Educational talks
people
AVR Audio-visual room Visitors Multimedia
(200 seats) presentations
Archives Storage of museum Researchers Preservation of
records history
Reference library Books and Students, historians Research and study
resources
Museo Pambata Children’s museum Kids, parents Interactive learning
section

Museum Non-Public Areas

Facility Function User Ancillary /
Amenities
Laboratories Artifact restoration Researchers, Preservation of
specialists exhibits
Storage Keeping artifacts Museum staff Inventory
and materials management
Historical CDO heritage office Historians Cultural
Commission office preservation
NCCA office National Officials Cultural policy
Commission for oversight
Culture and Arts
Curator’s office Exhibit planning Curators Museum
and curation management
Staff offices Workspaces for Employees Operational tasks
museum employees
Artist’s office Workspace for Artists Creative works
artists
Loading bay Receiving and Logistics staff Efficient handling of
shipping artifacts items
Service lifts Transporting Museum staff Logistics support
exhibits
Conference room Meeting space Museum staff Discussions and
planning
Kitchenette Pantry and Museum staff Food preparation
breakroom
Business room Administrative Museum Management
functions administrators
Toilets, showers, Staff facilities Employees Workplace comfort
lockers