it all began with a desk…. l.e. phillips memorial public library youth services expansion and...
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It All Began With a Desk….L.E. Phillips Memorial Public LibraryYouth Services Expansion and Renovation Project
A Little History…
22 years later, my first impression was:
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Current building constructed in 1976
• “B”• Brown• Blah• Boring• Bathrooms
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The Path To RenovationIn anticipation of a remodeling project, the Youth Services Staff:
• Established the goal for the Youth Services area
“To create a room that is comfortable, user-friendly and able to accommodate the changing needs of the diverse groups that we serve.”
The Path To Renovation (con’t)
• Defined the major areas to be addressed:
1. Provide more comfortable seating areas.
2. Expand the audiovisual area.
3. Improve the visibility and attractiveness of the Youth Services entry.
4. Add quiet spaces for groups and individuals.
Workshop W/ Architects Identified major new features of Youth
Services :
1. Early childhood area
2. Resource Room
3. Study Rooms
4. Program Room
Changes to Expand Current Services or Collections
Seating and Catalog Access
Expand Audiovisual Area
Display Spaces
Welcome to The “New”Youth Services
Major Features: The Results
Early Childhood Area
Major Features: The Results
Resource Room
Major Features: The Results
Study Room
Major Features: The Results
Program Room
Seating and Catalog Access
Expanded Features: The Results
Expanded Features: The Results
Expand Audiovisual Area
Display Spaces
Expanded Features: The Results
Tips For Working W/ Architects
Do your homework. Go out and see as many libraries as you possibly can. Document everything in writing and photos.
Document Everything!
24”
22”
The length of the end piece is 24”, while bins are only 22” across.The handles on the bins are 2 ½” tall and 5” long.The top bins are 11” across, 9 ½ “ front to back, and 6” deep.
11”
9 ½”
Tips (con’t)
Don’t be intimidated by their expertise. Yes, they are experts in their field, but you are the expert on your community and your library patrons.
Tips (con’t)
Do not be afraid to speak up. If you have an idea, tell them about it. It is their job to figure out if it can work in the master plan.
Tips (con’t)
Prioritize your “want” and “need” lists. Be willing to make sacrifices.
You can do it!
