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Meeting 11/10/05 -- Needs Assessment Generated by Library Staff

Library Site

  • Room for Expansion
  • Adequate Parking Now and in Future
  • Room for a Single Story Building
  • Accessibility: Roads, Sidewalks
  • Availability of Natural Light for the Building
  • Beautiful, Peaceful Views
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Circulation Areas

  • Circulation Desk
    Welcoming to Patrons
    Flexible Space : for adding Computer Hardware
    CPU’s Under Work Desk (not on the Circulation Desk)?
    Recessed Monitors?
    Fax in this area
    Lots of Room Behind the Desk for book trucks and traffic
    Sufficient Holds Shelving
    Cash Register
    Comfortable Flooring for Standing
    Good Proximity to Reference Collection
    Natural Light
    Good Lighting
    Storage
    Organized Space for Forms, Work Materials, etc.
    Quiet
    Cordless Phones
    “Off-Set” Computer for Staff working on Non-Circulation Work
    Area for In-Coming Book Delivery
    Convenient Space for Out-Going Book Delivery
    Ergonomic (best posture for staff – standing/sitting)
    Area for Lost and Found Items
    Temporary Space for Snags, Repairs & Withdraws
    Intercom to Manager’s Office and Staff Workroom
    Protection from Outside Weather/Cold
  • Book Truck Area
    Place for Full Book Trucks
    Place to Store Empty Book Trucks
  • Book Return
    Pre-sorted: Children’s, YA, Adult, Media (or whatever areas are shelved physically close to one another)
    Convenient to Circulation Desk
    Portable Receptacle, if Any Distance from Circulation Desk
    Ergonomic (staff doesn’t have to strain back to unload)
  • Public Photocopy Machine(s) Near Circulation Desk
    Work space for Photocopy Patrons
    Storage Space for Toner and Paper
  • Computer On-Line Reservation Station and Print Release Station with Printer and Coin-Op Near Circulation Desk
    Storage for Paper and Other Printer Supplies
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Adult Areas

  • New Book Area
    Good Lighting, Natural Light
    Visible Placement, near entrance of Adult Stacks/Library
    Comfortable Furnishings
    Fireplace
  • Periodicals Area
    Natural Light
    Comfortable Furnishings
    Quiet
  • Adult Stacks
    Public Use Catalogs
    Clear Separation of Genres (fiction/non-fiction, etc.)
    Quiet
    Shelving Allowing Display of Some Materials Face Out
    Attractive Signage
    Reasonable Height
    Good Space Between Stacks
    Visibility
  • Display Furnishings
    For Bibliographies, etc.
  • Study Areas
    Study Carrels
    Tables and Chairs
    Outlets for Laptops
    Wireless Access
    Quiet
  • Internet Stations
    Recessed Monitors?
    Furnishing for Privacy? – Carrels?
    Room for Expansion
    Wireless?
    No glare
  • Information Desk
    Reference Collection
    Consumer Information Area
    Public Use Catalogs
  • Media
  • Reading Area
    Natural Light
    Good Lighting
    Comfortable Furnishings
    Quiet
    End Tables
    Wireless Access
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Young Adult Areas

  • New Book Area
    Good Lighting, Natural Light
    Visible Placement
  •  Periodicals Area
  • Young Adult Stacks
    Public Use Catalogs
    Quiet
    Shelving Allowing Display of Some Materials Face Out
    Attractive Signage
    Reasonable Height
    Good Space Between Stacks
    Visibility
    Good Sight Lines to Circulation Desk/Staff
    Variety of Shelving – rotating racks, etc.
    Flexible Space
  • Display Furnishings
    For Bibliographies, etc.
  • Study Areas
    Study Carrels
    Tables and Chairs
    Outlets for Laptops
    Wireless Access
    Quiet
  • Media
    Listening Area?
  • Reading Area
    Natural Light
    Good Lighting
    Comfortable Furnishings, Casual, Colorful
    Flexible Space
    Quiet
    Wireless Access

Children's Areas

  • Storytime/Craft Room Off of Children’s Area
    Medium-sized Room
    Utility Sink Available
    Storage Closet for Craft Supplies
    Supply of Folding Tables and Chairs
    Closet for Storage of Tables and Chairs
    French Doors from Children’s Area? (Visibility?)
    Flooring? (Carpet for Storytimes, what for Crafts?)
    Good Lighting, Natural Light
    Exit to a Courtyard/Outdoor Play/Picnic Area
  • Children’s Stacks
    Clear Sight Lines Throughout this Area
    Children’s-sized furnishings (small children and older children)
    Children’s computer stations’ with Children’s programs
    Separated from Other Parts of the Library (placement & décor)
    Natural Light
    Comfortable Furnishings
    Low Stacks
    Clear Separation of Genres (fiction/non-fiction, etc.)
    Shelving Allowing Display of Some Materials Face Out
    Quiet
    JBC and Talking Books Shelved Together, Videos & Magazines
    Places for Parent-Child Reading Interaction
    Interesting Wall Décor (Mural of Book Characters? Or Other?)
    Cozy, Friendly, NOT WILD Setting
    Puppets
    Display Area for Books on a Specific Theme
    Public Use Catalogs
    New Books Section
    Holiday Books Shelved in Public Area
  • Children’s Restrooms
    Small and Regular Toilets
    Changing Table
  • Display Furnishings
    For Bibliographies
    For News of Upcoming Programs
    Cork Board or other for “Read Across America” Map kind of Displays
  • Aquarium
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Public Use Rooms

  • Large Meeting Room
    Accessible Without Having to Enter Library Proper
    Easy Access for Performers with Equipment
    Near Public Restrooms
    Near Public Water Fountains
    Flexible Space
    Natural Light
    Good Lighting
    Floor ok for Children to Sit On, High Traffic
    Note: if this is not storytime area, consider no carpet (Waynesboro)
    Storage for AV Equipment
    Storage for Chairs and Tables, Podium
    Retractable Projection Screen
    Ability to Dim Natural & Artificial Light for Projection
    Low Stage Area
    Many Outlets
    Many Computer Jacks
    Stackable Chairs
    Folding Tables
    Multimedia Projector
    Quiet
    Fire Exit (accessible for summer performers – parking?)
    Piano
    Possible soundproof room divider
  • Public Kitchen?
  • Small Group Room/Tutoring
    Glass Enclosed for Sight Lines
    Permanent Table and Permanent Chairs
    Computer Jacks
    Computer?
    Quiet
    Good Lighting
  • Public Restrooms
    Adult Restrooms Accessible Without Having to Enter Library Proper
    Handicapped Accessible
    Near Large Meeting Room
    Changing Tables In Both Men’s and Ladies’ Rooms
    Sight Line to Circulation Desk
  • Water Fountains
    Outside of Library Proper
  • Area for Collection of Book Donations
    Accessible to the Public for Easy Drop-Off
    Accessible to the Delivery Staff for Easy Pick-Up
  • Place for Display of Art Work(s) : Possibly Large Meeting Room
    Place for Rotation of Art by the Public
  • Community Bulletin Boards
    Outside of Library Proper
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Staff Areas

  • Workroom
    Large with Room for Growth in Staff
    Movable Furnishings for Additions
    Lockers, Coat Rack
    Staff Work Table
    Book Repair Area
    Sink
    Lots of Storage Space
    Good Lighting, Natural Light
    Lots of Jacks for Phone and Computer Lines
    Staff Bulletin Boards & White Board
    Window to Circulation Desk
    Desks with file cabinets
    Study Carrels?
    Shelving (include Professional Collection)
    Color Copier
    Staff Work Computers – for each full-time, plus one for part-time Staff (with Mill) plus one for Volunteers
    Color Printer
    Storage for Summer Incentives
  • Staff Room
    Kitchen with Refrigerator, Stove, Oven (good for children’s programs), Range Hood, Microwave, Sink, Storage, Fan, Computer, Telephone
    Natural Light
    Comfortable Furnishings
    Isolated from Public
    Quiet
  • Staff Restrooms
    Storage
  • Manager’s Office
    Natural Light
    Windows
    Shelving
    Color Printer
    Window to Circulation Desk
    Multiple Phone/Computer Jacks
    Filing Cabinet(s)
    Storage
    Quiet
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Other Areas

  • Cleaning Crew Closet
    Utility Sink
    Storage Shelves
    Floor Drain?
  • Garden Courtyard
    Peaceful Reading/Contemplative Place
    Seating
    Security Issues?
    Gardening Possibilities
    Bird Feeders
  • Genealogy Area
    Suggested by Genealogical Society for Storage of Documents
  • Newspaper/Magazine Lounge
  • Lobby
    Place for Announcements of Library Programs (not on doors!)
    Umbrella Stand?
    Brochure Rack for Community Announcements
    Place to Wipe Feet
  • External Book Return (self contained) – fire prevention
    Drive- Up Book Return available
  • Separate Entrance for Deliveries
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Rural Area Map of Albemarle County:
Crozet is Rural Area 3		 Albemarle County:
Crozet Master Plan


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