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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