1. It All Began With a Desk…. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Youth Services Expansion and Renovation Project

2. A Little History…  22 years later, my first impression was: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Current building constructed in 1976 “B” Brown Blah Boring Bathrooms !

3. The Path To Renovation In anticipation of a remodeling project, the Youth Services Staff: Established the goal for the Youth Services area “To create a room that is comfortable, user-friendly and able to accommodate the changing needs of the diverse groups that we serve.”

4. The Path To Renovation (con’t) Defined the major areas to be addressed: 1.Provide more comfortable seating areas. 2. Expand the audiovisual area. 3. Improve the visibility and attractiveness of the Youth Services entry. 4. Add quiet spaces for groups and individuals.

5. Workshop W/ Architects  Identified major new features of Youth Services : 1. Early childhood area 2. Resource Room 3. Study Rooms 4. Program Room

6. Changes to Expand Current Services or Collections  Seating and Catalog Access  Expand Audiovisual Area  Display Spaces

7. Welcome to The “New” Youth Services

8. Major Features: The Results  Early Childhood Area

10. Major Features: The Results  Resource Room

11. Major Features: The Results  Study Room

12. Major Features: The Results  Program Room

14.  Seating and Catalog Access Expanded Features: The Results

15.  Expand Audiovisual Area

17.  Display Spaces Expanded Features: The Results

18. Tips For Working W/ Architects  Do your homework. Go out and see as many libraries as you possibly can. Document everything in writing and photos.

19. Document Everything! 24” 22 ” The length of the end piece is 24”, while bins are only 22” across. The handles on the bins are 2 ½” tall and 5” long. The top bins are 11” across, 9 ½ “ front to back, and 6” deep. 11” 9 ½”

20. Tips (con’t)  Don’t be intimidated by their expertise. Yes, they are experts in their field, but you are the expert on your community and your library patrons.

21. Tips (con’t)  Do not be afraid to speak up. If you have an idea, tell them about it. It is their job to figure out if it can work in the master plan.

22. Tips (con’t)  Prioritize your “want” and “need” lists. Be willing to make sacrifices.

23. You can do it!

24. Contact Information:  Shelly Collins-Fuerbringer 715-839-2898 shellyc@eauclaire.lib.wi.us