George Lawson

George Lawson Library Planning

glawson@netins.net

James Kennedy Public Library Project Goals The Library Board and Director have

identified a number of space use and functional goals that may be resolved through changes in space utilization.

Public Computers

Identify a new location for the public access computers that will enhance customer support and allow direct visual observation by staff.

Staff Work Space

Identify locations for two additional librarian staff workstations that are similar in character to those currently provided for other librarians.

Organize the staff work areas to allow for effective work flow.

Simplify the Director’s work space. Identify a staff break area location that is both

accessible to staff and sequestered from public spaces.

Genealogy Room Utilization

Identify ways to enhance utilization of the Genealogy Room.

Collections

An appropriately sized collection. Additional shelving for the library’s media and

large print collections. The scope, nature, and location of the

reference collection. Retention of audio and video cassette

formats.

Program Space

Identify alternatives for additional public meeting space.

Gaming Activities

A location is needed to house the games and puzzles collection.

A location is needed for console gaming programs and competitions.

Community and Library Postings

Keyed bulletin boards for public and library postings.

Public Floor Organization and Wayfinding Simplify the layout of the public floor. Provide a clear path through the middle of the

building to act as an organizing element. Pull the study and casual seating together.

Other Issues

ADA concerns Public Catalogs Security Cameras Children’s Public Service Desk

Issues for ResolutionSibley Public Library Space Utilization Plan Goals identified by library trustees during

onsite workshop included: Create additional shelving capacity for adult

collections Re-organize the Director’s office for increased

efficiency Create an area for Young Adults Enliven the New Books display Relocate all the public computer stations to the

mezzanine and provide larger stations

Sibley Public Library Goals, continued Public Service Desk

Create an ADA compliant station at the public service desk.

Provide staff work space behind the public service desk.

Relocate fax machine to desk area from Director’s office.

Provide storage for the DVDs. More space at the staff’s computer.

Sibley Public Library Goals, continued Meeting Room

Provide space for a stove and a refrigerator.

Obtain folding tables and dispose of the wood tables.

Lobby Enliven and tidy-up the

entry lobby. Consider if some of the

lobby may be claimed for library service space.

Sibley Public Library Goals, continued Children’s Services

Maintain the sense of identity and open space in the Children’s area.

Create a new shelving approach for Board Book collection. Identify new fun children’s soft seating. Add a shelving range for Picture Books / Easies / Easy

Readers Identify craft and supply storage in the Children’s Program

Room. Identify a better workspace for Sonia

Dyersville, Existing Layout

Dyersville, Preferred Plan, Option E

Rapid City Blocking Diagram

Rapid City, Initial Layout

Postville: Before and After

Computing area

Postville, Before: Computing

Postville: Before and After

Under-utilized Space