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Inventing the Future of the Inventing the Future of the
Appleton Public LibraryAppleton Public Library
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First, a bit of First, a bit of
historical contexthistorical context
Original site over Pardee’s Grocery on College Avenue near Oneida Street - 1887
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The Appleton Public Library The Appleton Public Library
has experienced a lot of change has experienced a lot of change
over its 110 year history!over its 110 year history!
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The Appleton Public Library has The Appleton Public Library has
remained a vital part of the area remained a vital part of the area
for more than a century because for more than a century because
it has planned for the future and it has planned for the future and
has adapted to the needs of the has adapted to the needs of the
community!community!
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The Library has occupied six The Library has occupied six
different sites over its 110 year different sites over its 110 year
history. It has moved and history. It has moved and
changed as the community’s changed as the community’s
needs and expectations have needs and expectations have
changed.changed.
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We’re not here to tell you what We’re not here to tell you what
Appleton needs. We’re here to Appleton needs. We’re here to
continue a conversation with the continue a conversation with the
people of the Appleton area people of the Appleton area
about the kind of library service about the kind of library service
they want and need!they want and need!
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What we’ve already done:What we’ve already done:• Examined the nature of the Library’s service area• Conducted focus groups with the public• Conducted focus groups with the staff• Conducted a mail survey• Conducted a series of web-based surveys• Interviewed a number of community leaders• Conducted an assessment of the existing structure• Conducted a technology assessment
Overall, we’ve interacted with Overall, we’ve interacted with approximately 1,000 area residents in approximately 1,000 area residents in
the last six weeks!the last six weeks!
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Nature of the Library’s service area
Library Usage Map – March 2008
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Focus groups with the publicENVIRONMENT / AESTHETICS • A softer, warmer, more comfortable, inviting environment• Natural light• More comfortable seating• A café or coffee shop (open before the Library is open)• Quiet areas
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Focus groups with the publicCONVENIENCE • Free Parking• A drive-through for drop-off and pick-up of materials• Book lockers for after hours pick-up of materials
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Focus groups with the publicSPECIALTY SPACES• A larger, dedicated teen space• More and better spaces for meetings (with technological capabilities)• Spaces for students to work in groups• Meeting spaces available after the Library is closed• AV production facilities
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Focus groups with the publicENERGY EFFICIENCY
• A “green” building
OTHER
• Much support for downtown location
• Some support for riverfront site
• Mixed view of branches
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Focus groups with the staffENVIRONMENT / AESTHETICS
• More welcoming entrance
• Natural light
• More colorful (not brown!)
• Updated furniture
• Ergonomic furniture (e.g., computer tables)
• “Green” design
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Focus groups with the staffSPECIALTY SPACES• Drive-through pick up and drop off• Bigger, better meeting space (open after Library hours)• Café or coffee shop• More/better storage space near work areas• Larger, better ventilated technology center• A true teen space
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Focus groups with the staffEFFICIENCY
• Larger, better designed staff work areas
• Improved sight lines from desks
• RFID and materials sorting system
• A larger and/or separate elevator
• Security system and self-check system
that works together
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Focus groups with the staffTECHNOLOGY
• More public computers
• Improved data distribution system
(raceways, better security, etc.)
• RFID and materials sorting system
• Digital download area
• Improved signage (video?)
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Focus groups with the staffOTHER
• Free parking
• A community center with no safety issues
• Downtown location (not necessarily
current location)
• Branch(es) would dilute resources
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Mail survey
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Mail survey
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Mail survey
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Mail survey
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Mail survey – lowest rated items
(1 – 5 rating ; 1 = very poor, 5 = excellent)
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Mail survey (What would encourage you to use the library or to use it
more frequently)
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Mail survey (Importance of services to the community - asked of
both users and non-users - 1 = least important, 5 = most important )
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Web surveys
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Web surveys
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Web surveys
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Web surveys
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Web surveys
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Web surveys
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Personal interviews
“…the more a child reads, the more success
the child will have in school. All children
should get equal opportunity. Long term as
we plan our facilities we should look at
collaborative possibilities.”
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Personal interviews
“There’s an enormous upside potential to
advance the library to a new era. We don’t
have to get away from books, but we could
create for ourselves a technologically
advanced library.”
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Personal interviews
“A good library is part of people’s culture
here. “
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Personal interviews
“We’re crammed in the facility; we don’t
have space to be adaptable any more.”
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Personal interviews
“People don’t think of this facility as
beautiful anymore now that the Neenah
and Menasha libraries are there. It looks
shabby.”
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Assessment of existing structure
• Potential limitations for a lower level
if the building were expanded to the
south (due to soils)
• The building cannot accommodate
another story
Architectural Systems
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Assessment of existing structure
• Second floor could be added at the
east end of the building. Area would
total 12,000 SF
• Building structure is in good
condition and will accommodate
rearranged library stacks
Architectural Systems
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Assessment of existing structure
• The boiler and air handling units are at or near capacity and have no reserve capacity Chiller is modular/scalable• The building is partially sprinkleredand may have to be upgraded with an addition
Mechanical
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Assessment of existing structure
• The air handling units may need to be
upgraded if the existing library space is
renovated
• The atrium does not have mechanical
cooling and would need to be upgraded
if the space becomes occupied
Mechanical
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• The electrical service is adequate to
handle a moderate building addition
• The indirect lighting system has been
upgraded with new lamps however it
may not provide adequate lighting in
the stack area at the bottom shelf
Electrical
Assessment of existing structure
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• The building wiring and cabling
systems need to be upgraded to
handle current and future technology.
Recommend centralized UPS system
or emergency generator
Electrical
Assessment of existing structure
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Technology AssessmentThe building pre-dates contemporary technology. Technology has been added on an as needed basis, leaving no additional capacity or flexibility. Technology infrastructure which typically would be out of site and secure, such as the wiring closets on each floor, are in open,
unsecured staff spaces.
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Technology Assessment
The public Internet computers and the
children’s early learning computers are
heavily used. Patrons wait to use them,
especially at busy times.
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Technology Assessment
• Self-check use is low• Support for laptop use is minimal• Computer users exceed the quantity of computers available• Managing returned materials is burdensome