In designing for young adult seating options in public libraries, the conventional seating option of chairs and tables must be reevaluated and replaced by the carpet-covered riser platform. This arrangement allows young adults to interact with one another with minimum restrictions. 

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The space for young adults is the area that allows young adults to learn, read, research, and inform themselves. For this reason, the lighting, furniture, color, and any other detail in design must meet their specific needs. 

Space for Young Adults in Public Libraries

Bernier, A., & Males, M. (2014). YA spaces and the end of postural tyranny. Public Libraries, 53(4), 27-36.

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