372 Library (College)

This occupancy refers to structures used to provide books and services to meet the reading and research needs of colleges. Variations can be found in the design due primarily to the amount of service programs and the amount of students and faculty serviced by the center.

Typically, the college libraries can be subdivided into a number of different sections. Each library may not have all segments due to its design characteristics and services offered.

Commonly, there are control areas, staff work areas, reading areas, collection areas and restrooms in most libraries. The better quality libraries may have, in addition to the sections specified, study cubicles, conference/meeting rooms, audiovisual facilities and various processing, cataloging and exhibiting areas for specialized studies, research or special collections.

Exteriors have special features and designs in the better qualities that include marble, special veneers, ornate entries, and metal and glass panels. Lower qualities are plain with little, if any, ornamentation.

Interiors of the better quality university libraries are very similar to those found in the finest large public facilities. Plaster or drywall finish with wallpaper or paneling, carpet, vinyl or terrazzo on the floor and high-cost lighting are frequently found.

At the lower quality levels are the small college libraries that are typically very plain.

The following are not included in the costs: Cabinets, counters, reader tables, book stacks and seating.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 18 and 48.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	50	50	45	40	--	--	--	40	--
Average	55	55	50	45	--	--	--	45	--
Good	60	60	55	50	--	--	--	50	--
Excellent	60	60	55	50	--	--	--	50	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame): and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, precast concrete, good block, some trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl composition	Good lighting, adequate wiring and plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Average	Brick, concrete or metal panels, formed concrete	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl composition	High-level lighting, TV circuits, adequate plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Face brick, metal and glass, limestone, architectural concrete	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl and ceramic tiles	High-level lighting, audio-visual wiring, good plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)
Excellent	Special architecture, metal and glass, marble, face brick, stone	Acoustical design, glazed finishes, enamel, vinyl, good media stations	High-level lighting, audio-visual wiring, good plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up panels, little ornamentation	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, asphalt tile, few extras	Adequate lighting, wiring and plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Good brick, ornamental block, metal and glass, some trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, some carpet	Good lighting, adequate wiring and plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Face brick, metal and glass, limestone, architectural concrete	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl composition	High-level lighting, TV circuits, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Special architecture, metal and glass, face brick, stone, concrete	Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, carpet, vinyl, terrazzo or tile	High-level lighting, audio-visual wiring, good plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Wood frame, stucco or siding, little ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, few extras	Adequate lighting, wiring and plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Brick veneer, good stucco or siding with brick trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, some carpet	Good lighting, adequate wiring and plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Brick veneer, metal and glass, EIFS, good entrance and ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl composition	High-level lighting, TV circuits, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Special architecture, best masonry veneer, metal and glass	Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl finishes, carpet, vinyl and tile	High-level lighting, audio-visual wiring, good plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pre-engineered, finished interior, insulation, little trim	Drywall, acoustic tile ceilings, asphalt tile, few extras	Adequate lighting, wiring and plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, some ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, some carpet	Good lighting, adequate wiring and plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Pre-engineered, good sandwich panels, some brick or stone trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl composition	High-level lighting, TV circuits, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)