SECTION 2
Utilizing Library Space
The Haringey Experience
– 9 libraries– 2 listed buildings– 1 shared use (in a leisure centre)– All in various states of decline
Location, location, location…
All (bar one) in the right place
In assessing a Portfolio of Libraries, consider:
– Age and Condition of the Building– Whether the Site is appropriate– How much it costs to operate
And then…
how you can createthe place your customers
might enjoy
Memorable Spaces
So who are the customers?What are their needs?
– Existing population– Potential growth patterns– Ethnicity (ies)– Age– Gender– Employment levels and patterns– Particular issues – e.g. diabetes, digital divide
Knowledge of the Customer leads to…
Development of Services
Services might include:
– Providing stock for loan
• How? • With a quick choice section?• All face on?• Using self issue?• And automated return?
Quick Choice
Self Issue
Display Stock
Return
Sorter
Services might include:Information Services
– Pc’s– Macs?– Wireless?
As well as traditional book-based sources?
The Impact of Wireless
Services might include:
Study Space
– Individual?– Silent?– With power for laptops?– Collaborative?– Some noise?
Using Library Materials
Light and Power
Emphasis on Collaboration
Emphasis on Collaboration
Age considerations
Age banding?Teenage?Children?
Older people?
A Special Place for Children
Places to Relax
– Spaces to eat and drink– Outside spaces
Break out space
A Place to Eat and Drink
Garden
Legislative Requirements
DDA
• Impact of shelving• Adjustable seating• Lumbar support chairs• Accessible toilets• Lifts
Furniture requirements
• The impact of lots of people• Check those products!!
Creating a Memorable Place…
to increase footfall
- but within financial constraints
Renovating with limited funds.
Creating a memorable place
Creating a memorable place
Exercise #2
Identify the requirements for future library services (list types of digital &
print library services).