Reducing Noise in a College Library.

Luyben, Paul D.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Reducing Noise in a College Library.

Luyben, Paul D.; And Others

College and Research Libraries, v42 n5 p470-81 Sep 1981

Discusses an experiment on controlling library noise by rearrangement of furniture groupings and the separation of existing clusters of furniture. While electromechanical tests showed no significant differences, user measures indicated more acceptable noise levels. There are numerous illustrations and 30 references. (RAA)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Diagrams, Electromechanical Technology, Furniture Arrangement, Graphs, Higher Education, Measurement Equipment, Questionnaires

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Language: English

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