Ergonomics in libraries: A review

Abstract

Though the term Ergonomics was coined in the nineteenth century, Library ergonomics is comparatively newly emerged concept from it. This paper tried to take a review of Ergonomics in the context of the libraries from different aspects like, arrangement of equipment in the library, proper bending, lifting processes which are as per the rules of ergonomics, newly introduced computer work stations and care to be taken thereof eyes, wrist joint, shoulder joint, fingers and the necessity of training of library staff for awareness of Library ergonomics.