Environmental Arrangement of Children Library in Bangkok Discovery Learning Library

Abstract

The research purpose was to analyze the environmental arrangement of children’s library in Bangkok Discovery Learning Library in two aspects: space and equipment arrangement, and learning media and toys arrangement. There were 35 Bangkok Discovery Learning Libraries which were studied in 2017. The research instrument was a survey. The data were analyzed by using frequency and percentage.

The research results in terms of (1) space and equipment arrangement showed that: (1.1) space arrangement such as a proper proportion of space for young children (80%), a physical environment in term of sufficient light (88.57%), the area divided for children’s activities (62.86%), organizing the area for children to easily access to the doorways (80.00%), having the security doors in utilizing services (51.43%), and cleanliness (88.57%); (1.2) equipment arrangement such as focusing on promoting learning (68.57%), suitable equipment for children (97.14%), and safety concerns (71.43). (2) learning media and toys showed that: (2.1) item selections such as a variety of language learning (94.29%), modernity (82.86%), reflecting Thai culture and the communities (94.29%); (2.2) arrangement and presentation of resources such as laying out to support a convenient access for users (97.14%), labeling of items (17.14 %), using of online media through presentations (80.00%), allowing children to select items independently (97.14 %), clean and in a play-safe condition (91.43), and cleanliness (88.57 %).