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Excelsior Library Community Advisory Committee

Excelsior Library Community Advisory Committee. November 9, 2010. What would make you visit the library more often?. Additional collection (13 votes) Comfortable and inviting spaces (11 votes) Quiet spaces (4 votes) Meeting room Friends of the Library space Coffee shop More open hours

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Excelsior Library Community Advisory Committee

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  1. Excelsior LibraryCommunity Advisory Committee November 9, 2010

  2. What would make you visit the library more often? • Additional collection (13 votes) • Comfortable and inviting spaces (11 votes) • Quiet spaces (4 votes) • Meeting room • Friends of the Library space • Coffee shop • More open hours • Library programs • Art/space for art • More parking • ELMHS • Study space with outlets for laptops • Green construction • Beautiful architecture

  3. What services/building features would attract people who don’t use the library now? ELMHS (2) More space (2) Ongoing book sale More hours Other gov’t services Main St. location High tech copier Kids area Art • Meeting room (12 ) • Increased access to technology (7) • Coffee shop (6) • More collection (5 ) • Enhanced exteriors (5) • More programming (4) • More study space (3)

  4. Why do you come to the Excelsior Library? • Check out materials (35) • Reference materials (4) • Bring children (5) • Volunteer (5) • Browse magazines (2) • Walk (2) • Copier • Apple Days book sale • IRS forms and publications

  5. What do you do when you get to the Excelsior Library? • Select, browse and checkout (24) • Volunteer (5) • Pickup reserves (5) • Computers/catalog (5) • Read (4) • Community bulletin board (2) • Library staff • Buy books • Programs

  6. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle One: Library Services and Facilities Respond to a Changing and Growing Population • Library services and collections will respond to changing county demographics

  7. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Two: Libraries are Gathering Places • Libraries provide comfortable seating and flexible meeting areas.

  8. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Three: Libraries are Committed to Youth Development • Libraries provide for youth with focused resources: collections, technology and furnishings.

  9. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Four: The Library Engages and Serves Seniors in Accessible Settings • Providing the resources to be self-reliant and lifelong learners in comfortable and inviting gathering places

  10. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Five: The Library Leads in Technology • Public computers, internet access, and web-based resources • E-books

  11. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Six: Libraries are Designed to be Flexible and Sustainable • Areas can shift over time • Energy efficient

  12. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Principle Seven: The Library is a Judicious Steward of the Public’s Financial Investment • Operational efficiencies for customers and staff

  13. Framework for the Future: Guiding Principles • Located online at: • www.hclib.org • Library Information • About the Library • Mission, Vision, Goals and Service Commitment

  14. Project Development Steps Predesign Schematic design Design development Construction documents Bid / award Construction Occupancy / operations

  15. Project Development: Predesign Steps Predesign Define need Initiate capital project Building assessment Site options evaluation Site selection Library program Building / space requirements program Detailed site investigations Site acquisition Schematic Design

  16. New Library – Qualities / Characteristics High-quality, accessible & functional library Consistent with HC Library standards & guidelines A civic building that enhances downtown Excelsior context A valued community resource for gathering and providing access to information in its many forms Built to serve South Shore communities for 50+ years – flexible & responsive to future change Fits into the capital budget framework A sustainable facility

  17. List of Library Program Areas Public Areas Youth Services – teens, children’s, younger Adult Services – fiction, non-fiction, DVDs/CDs/magazines/newspapers, senior resources, world languages Customer Service areas Reference collection Customer service desk Technology corridor Reading / work / study areas Meeting room Book return / checkout / reserve pick-up Community information Entrance lobby Public restrooms Staff / non-public service areas Delivery, processing, sorting areas (incl. Automated Material Handling) Office / work areas Support areas (lockers, break area, etc.) Building operations Janitorial room Mechanical / electrical / data / security areas Storage Exterior Book drop Parking Bicycle racks Benches / seating Enclosed trash holding

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