1. Library Remodel Update
Abbot Chambers
City Librarian
19 March 2013

2. Presentation Overview
Goals of the remodel project
Tour of the remodel
What’s left to do
Project funding
Thank you!

3. Project Goals
Create a special place for children with sound separation from the Library “living room”
Create a more open and flexible floor plan
Showcase new materials added to the collection
Improve facilities for laptop users and users of library computer stations
Improve work spaces in the staff workroom
Keep the Library open during construction

4. Keeping the Library Open
November 12, 2012

5. November 12 through March 3 Construction and furniture installation phases of the Library remodel project

6. Library remained open except for four weekdays and two Sundays
November 12
December 12
January 16
February 19
February 24
March 3

7. November 13 – February 18
Sound barrier between construction area and the rest of the Library, which remains open

8. February 20 – March 3 Furniture installation takes over the Library
Microlibrary in Litho Street lobby

9. Circulation of Materials During Remodel
Compared to Same Period a Year Ago
+ 12.3%
Nov. 12, 2011 –
March 3, 2012
Last Year
Nov. 12, 2012 –
March 3, 2013
Remodel

10. Remodel Tour
February 19, 2013

11. New Kids Room

12. View from the Mezzanine

13. New Service Desk

14. New Materials

15. Staff Workroom

16. More Computers, More Outlets

17. “The children's space looks as if it's always been that way, which to me is always a sign of a successful remodel. And overall, I love how the library looks more open and accessible and truly a place that is looking to serve the community in as many ways as possible.”
- Marilyn Burns

18. What’s Left? Wood tops and ends for metal shelving
Professional signage
Technology “petting zoo”
City Librarian office
Remodel celebration week in June
Project funding

19. Project Funding $260,296 total project cost $36,298 over budget
Staff report requesting supplemental appropriation
Options
Reallocation of City Hall capital project funds
Request allocation from the Library Capital Improvement Fund (remaining assets $109,000)

20. Thank You! Mary Richardson City Council Library Foundation
Friends of the Library
DPW
John McCoy
Library Patrons
Library Staff

21. Questions?