ADA Accessibility Guidelines
Chapter 8
Libraries

8.1.0 | LIBRARIES | GENERAL

In addition to the requirements of 4.1 to 4.35, the design of all public areas of a library shall comply with 8, including reading and study areas, stacks, reference rooms, reserve areas, and special faculties or collections.

8.2.0 | LIBRARIES | READING AND STUDY AREAS

At least 5 percent or a minimum of one of each element of fixed seating, tables, or study carrels shall comply with 4.2 and 4.32. Clearances between fixed accessible tables and between study carrels shall comply with 4.3.

8.3.0 | LIBRARIES | CHECK-OUT AREAS

At least one lane at each check-out area shall comply with 7.2(1). Any traffic control or book security gates or turnstiles shall comply with 4.13.

8.4.0 | LIBRARIES | CARD CATALOGS AND MAGAZINE DISPLAYS

Minimum clear aisle space at card catalogs and magazine displays shall comply with Fig. 55. Maximum reach height shall comply with 4.2, with a height of 48 in (1220 mm) preferred irrespective of approach allowed.

Fig. 55
Card Catalog

8.5.0 | LIBRARIES | STACKS

Minimum clear aisle width between stacks shall comply with 4.3, with a minimum clear aisle width of 42 in (1015 mm) preferred where possible. Shelf height in stack areas is unrestricted (see Fig. 56).

Fig. 56
Stacks

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ADA Accessibility Guidelines
Chapter 8
Libraries

8.1.0 | LIBRARIES | GENERAL

8.2.0 | LIBRARIES | READING AND STUDY AREAS

8.3.0 | LIBRARIES | CHECK-OUT AREAS

8.4.0 | LIBRARIES | CARD CATALOGS AND MAGAZINE DISPLAYS

8.5.0 | LIBRARIES | STACKS

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ADA Accessibility GuidelinesChapter 8Libraries

8.1.0 | LIBRARIES | GENERAL

8.2.0 | LIBRARIES | READING AND STUDY AREAS

8.3.0 | LIBRARIES | CHECK-OUT AREAS

8.4.0 | LIBRARIES | CARD CATALOGS AND MAGAZINE DISPLAYS

8.5.0 | LIBRARIES | STACKS

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