Library Rangefinders

When the library rearranged their stacks, we took the opportunity to assess wayfinding, including stack arrangement, and signage.

One result was this redesigned rangefinder (below, left) which adds a visual hierarchy to help patrons scan the call number, a common source of confusion.

Circulation staff opted to simplify range boundaries to make shifting materials easier. This also helped refine the design.

We used a head-mounted GoPro camera to record wayfinding testing for later review. This worked well, but reviewing the footage required special care.