the idea of the multiple access points is to do away with queues., works
very well in treatment clinics in hospitals and makes for a very much more
friendly looking environment, and makes bans much less intimidating., also
with so much being self service (in all these services), queues are a thing
of the past ( or becoming so)
f
Frances Hendrix
Martin House Farm, Hilltop Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley, Lancs PR6 7QR,
UK
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Woodward" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Counter Design
> Yes! You need a high bit for people standing to rest their books/take
> notes on, and a low bit for wheelchairs/tired people to sit/in-depth
> discussions.
> I also think a main counter makes a very useful focus. It is frequently
> unclear in some banks and libraries which activities should be done at
> which desks, and you can miss a place in the relevant queue by a moment's
> hesitiation.
>
>
> Carol Woodward
> Resource Librarian
> The Metro
> Anniesland College
> 19 Hatfield Drive
> Glasgow
> G12 0YE
>
> tel. 0141 357 6109
>
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