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The physical space of the library is sometimes referred to as the "community living room." Just as with a home, there are many components to maintaining a library building. Use the resources here to help you ensure a healthy and safe place. Help grow this topic by publishing your articles, links, handouts, worksheets, and audio or video files under the Documents tab. Post your burning questions (or answers) to the discussions page.

Guide to Resources for Safe and Healthy Facilities

Policies
These Operations and Facilities Policies from a variety of Georgia Libraries provide benchmarks for creating or amending your library's policies:

• Small Libraries in Georgia
• Medium Libraries in Georgia
• Large Libraries in Georgia

 Accessibility

• ASCLA Tools for Library Accessibility: tips to help understand and manage access issues
• Helpful Library Building Links: information on accomodating and serving people with disabilities

Visit the Space Planning topic for resources on creating a welcoming and enticing library place.

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