Abstract Although library seating plays an undeniable role in the use and arrangement of multifunctional spaces, it rarely is the sole focus of scholarly inquiry. However, we were able to study the topic more extensively after furniture was moved and integrated into another building during an initial phase of an ongoing renovation project at our academic library. We conducted a written snapshot survey of patrons in the main circulating stacks, asking them about their primary use of library space, but more specifically about their furniture preferences, including type and location. Ninety percent of respondents indicated that they actively sought out a particular type of seating. These and other data collected have potential implications for evaluating the cost effectiveness of furnishings and the optimal use of existing spaces.

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图书馆作为一个阈限空间：找到一个自己的座位

摘要 虽然图书馆座位在多功能空间的使用和布置中起着不可否认的作用，但它很少是学术探究的唯一焦点。然而，在我们学术图书馆正在进行的翻新项目的初始阶段，家具被移动并整合到另一栋建筑中后，我们能够更广泛地研究这个主题。我们对主要循环书库中的顾客进行了一次书面快照调查，询问他们对图书馆空间的主要用途，但更具体地说是他们的家具偏好，包括类型和位置。90% 的受访者表示他们积极寻找特定类型的座位。收集到的这些和其他数据对评估家具的成本效益和现有空间的最佳利用具有潜在影响。