w estborough p ublic l ibrary space plan presentation february 2014
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WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARYSpace Plan Presentation
February 2014
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A LITTLE HISTORYo The Westborough Public Library began in
1777 as a lending library that was located in the Parkman Store.
o 1807: Union Library Society formed.
o 1857: Ownership of the library transferred to the town.
o 1868: Moved to Town Hall. The library stayed in the old Parkman Store until 1868, when it was moved to the Town Hall.
o 1908: Land purchased, building constructed & opened.
o 1980: Building expanded.
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SPACE CHALLENGES
Shifts in the way people use the space Furniture/fixtures old and worn Space is not flexible Insufficient meeting space Some structure-related issues
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TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE Power & data infrastructure are insufficient
for a 21st century library. Over a century’s worth of wiring/cables inside
the walls.
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Overall, undersized for future population Staffing level below national standards Circulation on an upward trend over 10
years.
FUTURE PROJECTIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
Staffing & technology are at 2003 levels Insufficient parking, study space, computers Long range plan goals
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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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MAIN FLOOR
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LOWER LEVEL
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FUNDING THE IMPROVEMENTS
Planning and Design grant (July 2014) Construction grant round expected in FY2015 First projects would begin around FY2017 Excluded items Staffing improvements