Champagne Dreams on a Beer Budget: Cost Conscious Library Space Designs

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Champagne Dreams on a Beer Budget Cost Conscious
Library Space Designs
Saturday, July 11, 2009
1030 a.m.

ALA National Conference 2009
LLAMA/BES
Architecture for Public Libraries Administration
Norman Maas

Library Director, Norfolk
Public Library
1155
Pineridge Road, Norfolk VA 23502

[phone] [phone]
norman.maas_at_norfolk.gov
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Great Libraries for Norfolk Building New,
Modernizing Old, Strengthening All
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• The 1998 Study Suggested
• Constructing four Anchor Branch Libraries, each
  serving a quadrant of the city
• Renovating and Repairing up to seven existing
  neighborhood libraries
• Replacing the Kirn Main Library
• Improving Library material funding
• Improving Library automation funding
• Strengthening Library staffing levels
• Strengthening overall Library maintenance

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Strategic Directions 2006-2011 Strategic
Direction 1
Build the
collection of books and other materials to better
meet customers needs. Strategic
Direction 2
Improve
current facilities and develop plans for new
building facilities to better accommodate our
customers. Strategic Direction 3 Enhance
library staffs ability to better serve our
customers.
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Strategic Direction 4 Use
technology and computer resources to improve
library services to the public. Strategic
Direction 5
Strengthen early
childhood literacy and parent education through
improved services available to children,
families, and caregivers. Strategic
Direction 6
Develop the After-School
Initiative to provide constructive after-school
activity for school-aged children and
teenagers. Strategic Direction 7

Enhance local history and
genealogy resources.
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Strategic Direction 8

Address the need for information related to
community services, agencies, and
organizations. Strategic Direction 9

Provide career information
in support of people who are trying to find
employment. Strategic Direction 10

Increase awareness of
library services and activities and highlight the
value of the library to the community. Strategic
Direction 11 Increase external support for
quality library service.
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What Have We Done?
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What Have We Done?

• Updated branch libraries the interiors
• Enhanced public computer facilities at all NPL
  branches
• Renovated Park Place Branch Library
• KidZones
• Built Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
• Moved to the temporary Norfolk Main Library

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Updated Branch Libraries

• All NPL branch libraries have been updated with
  new paint and carpet.
• Approximately 30 new computers and computer
  stations added to every branch location.
• Weeded book collections.
• Installed KidZones in every location.

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Updated Branch Libraries
Barron F. Black Branch Library BEFORE
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Updated Branch Libraries cont
Barron F. Black Branch Library AFTER
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Updated Branch Libraries cont
Janaf Branch Library BEFORE
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Updated Branch Libraries cont
Janaf Branch Library AFTER
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Enhanced Computer Facilities at all NPL locations

• The new Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
  houses 90 total computers
• The interim Norfolk Main Library houses nearly 60
  computers
• All branch libraries have gone from having
  roughly 5-10 public access computers to now
  having nearly 30 computers with a 2 hour time
  limit.
• This has doubled computer usage and decreased the
  wait time for patrons

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Updated Computer Technology Centers
Park Place Branch Library
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Computers cont
Janaf Branch Library
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Computers cont
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
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Computers cont
Jordan-Newby Branch Library
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New Computer Table Chairs
Computer Table Hermon Miller, P/N PBLIC.DP339
Computer Chair Hermon Miller, P/N WC420N
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KidZones

• NPL installed KidZones in every library location.
• Each library locations KidZone has a different
  theme (ex Jungle, Ocean, Cars Trucks)
• KidZones are interactive environments where
  parents can engage in early literacy activities
  and connect with their children through play.
• Play fosters development in the social,
  emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of
  a childs life thus helping a child to get ready
  to read.
• KidZones include infant toys, activity tables,
  manipulative toys, creative play stations,
  childrens books, and early literacy information
  for parents.

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KidZones cont
Barron F. Black Branch Library KidZone
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KidZones cont
Blyden Branch Library KidZone
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KidZones cont
Jordan-Newby Branch Library KidZone
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KidZones cont
Lafayette Branch Library KidZone
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KidZones cont
Norfolk Main Library KidZone
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Reading Time _at_ Van Wyck Branch Library
Storytime _at_ Park Place Branch Library
Social Time _at_ Blyden Branch Library
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Design Team for KidZones
NPL Director Norman Maas, [phone]
norman.maas_at_norfolk.gov NPL Childrens
Coordinator Terri Raymond [phone] ext.
347 terri.raymond_at_norfolk.gov NPL Family Place
Librarian Terry Wanser [phone] ext.
349 teresa.wanser_at_norfolk.gov NPL Branch
Managers NPL Youth Associates
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Budget for Branch Renovations (Per branch)

• 30 Computer Tables - 607 each (18,205)
• 30 Computer Chairs - 180 each (5,400)
• 30 New Computers - 1500 each (45,000)
• Electrical for computers - 15,000
• New Paint Carpet for each branch (35,000)
• KidZone for each branch (5,000)
• Three KidZones were sponsored by The Rotary Club
  of Norfolk
• TOTAL COST for each branch 123,605

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Planning Design Team
for Branch Renovations
NPL Director Norman Maas [phone]
norman.maas_at_norfolk.gov NPL Automation
Coordinator Randy Miller [phone] ext.
311 randy.miller_at_norfolk.gov NPL Childrens
Coordinator Terri Raymond [phone]
ext.347 terri.raymond_at_norfolk.gov NPL Family
Place Librarian Terry Wanser [phone]
ext. 349 teresa.wanser_at_norfolk.gov
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Planning Design Team
for Branch Renovations
NPL Branch Managers NPL Branch Youth
Associates NPL Branch Staff City of Norfolk
Facilities Maintenance Joe Francis City of
Norfolk Facilities Maintenance Joe
Doudera City of Norfolk Public Works Sam
Russo Interior Design W. Ray Jennings Interior
Design [phone] wrjid_at_verizon.net
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Park Place Branch Library Renovations

• We renovated Park Place Branch Library by
• Converting 1,100 square feet of existing space
  in the Park Place Multi Service Center for Park
  Place Branch Library use.
• Adding 30 new computers.
• Installing a new KidZone.
• Adding new furniture, paint, carpet, and lighting.

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Park Place Branch Library Renovations cont

• The changes to the branch have increased the foot
  traffic of not only the library but also of the
  Park Place Multiservice Center.
• In July 2008, Park Place more than doubled its
  circulation from last July, and computer usage
  was 3 times higher than last July.

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Park Place Branch LibraryBEFORE
Book Collections
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Park Place Branch Library
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Book Collections
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Park Place Branch LibraryBEFORE
Seating Area
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Park Place Branch Library
AFTER
Seating Area
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Park Place Branch LibraryBEFORE
Customer Service Desk and Handout Display
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Park Place Branch Library
AFTER
Customer Service Desk and Handout Display
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Park Place Branch Library
AFTER
Customer Service Desk and Handout Display
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Park Place Branch LibraryBEFORE
KidZone
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Park Place Branch Library
AFTER
KidZone
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Park Place Branch Library
AFTER
KidZone
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Park Place Branch Library
Additional Space Computer
Area
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Park Place Branch Library
Additional Space Teen Zone
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Budget For Park Place Renovations

• The Park Place Library expansion project was
  awarded a 99,000 grant from The Norfolk
  Foundation.
• The City of Norfolks 200,000 contribution to
  the project was used for construction and
  renovations costs.
• Total Renovation Costs 300,000

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Planning, Design and Implementation Team For
Park Place Branch Library Renovations
Norfolk Public Library Director Norman Maas
[phone] norman.maas_at_norfolk.gov Norfolk
Public Library Automation Randy Miller (757)
664-7328 ext. 311 randy.miller_at_norfolk.gov Park
Place Branch Library Manager LeoNard Thompson
[phone] leonard.thompson_at_norfolk.gov Park
Place Branch Library Staff City of Norfolk
Public Works John Facenda Ray Jennings Interior
Design Ray Jennings [phone]
wrjid_at_verizon.net
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Opening the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library March 2008
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Photograph taken by Steve Budman
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch LibraryOpened
March 13, 2008

• Since opening, the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
  has
• Circulated over 30,000 books a month
• 34,000 people visit the library each month
• Over 7,000 people have registered for new
  library cards
• Over 50 of Pretlows public access computers are
  used every hour

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The 32,960 square foot Anchor Branch features

• A great new book collection
• A 2,000 square foot TeenZone
• A 45-seat adult reading area
• 10,000 square foot Childrens Library KidZone
• A state-of-the-art computer center bringing the
  total to 90 computers in the entire building

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Features cont

• 3 group study rooms
• A public program and community meeting area
  featuring 120 seats
• A vending area with table and chairs
• Expanded operating hours to include more nights
  and Sundays
• Ocean View Station Museum office and displays

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Childrens Library KidZone
Childrens Book Collection
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Playscape (For babies 0-3)
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Creative Cove Corner For Toddlers (ages 3-6)
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Play Area in KidZone
Childrens Information Desk
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Childrens Computer Area
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Teen Zone
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Teen Zone Computer Area
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Teen Zone
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Teen Zone Lounge Area
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Meeting Spaces
Conference Room (2nd Floor)
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Group Study Rooms
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Meeting Room 1
Meeting Room 2
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Meeting Rooms 1 2 Combined
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Computer Technology Center
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Book Collection
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Adult Reading Area
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Adult Reading Area
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Reading/Study Area
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Ocean View Station Museum
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Grand Opening Day at Mary
D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
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Design Team for Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
Library
NPL Director Norman Maas [phone]
norman.maas_at_norfolk.gov NPL Assistant Director
Sonal Rastogi [phone] ext. 309
sonal.rastogi_at_norfolk.gov NPL Automation Randy
Miller [phone] ext. 311
randy.miller_at_norfolk.gov NPL Collection
Development Coordinator Sean Bilby (757)
664-7328 ext.352 sean.bilby_at_norfolk.gov NPL
Childrens Coordinator Terri Raymond (757)
664-7328 ext. 347 terri.raymond_at_norfolk.gov NPL
Family Place Librarian Terry Wanser (757)
664-7328 ext. 349 teresa.wanser_at_norfolk.gov Pretl
ow Anchor Branch Library Manager Cynthia Seay
[phone] ext. 344 cynthia.seay_at_norfolk.gov
Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Assistant Manager
Cathy Thomann [phone] ext. 343
cathy.thomann_at_norfolk.gov Additional Planning
Committee Members Mickey-Ann Garcia, Yvonne
Bradley and Olivia Osei-Sarfo
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Design Team for Mary D. Pretlow Anchor
Branch Library cont
Contractor

Sun Bay Contracting Inc.
George Mosley Kurt Voigtsberger
4865 Haygood Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23455

[phone]
www.sunbaycontracting.com


Interior Design W.
Ray Jennings Interior Design Ray Jennings
1723 Pope Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23509
[phone] wrjid_at_verizon.net
City of Norfolk Public Works John Keifer
(Director) Sam Russo Sid Kitterman Chris Smith
Lead Architect
The Design Collaborative Edward
Lazaron 230
N. Lynnhaven Road Virginia Beach,
VA 23452-6917 [phone]
elazaron_at_designcollaborative.cc
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The Future of Norfolks Main Library
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Kirn Memorial Main Library

• Kirn Memorial Main Library was in operation for
  close to 50 years.
• This summer, the building will be taken down in
  order to build a transit station for the new
  Light Rail Transit coming to Norfolk.

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Main Library Timeline

• October 2007 City of Norfolk negotiates purchase
  of building, announces plans to partially
  renovate it for use as an interim main library
• October 2008 Mayor Paul Fraim announces that
  Frank Batten, Sr., long-time chairman of Landmark
  Communications, has committed a 20 million
  contribution to the construction of a new main
  library complex in downtown Norfolk
• October 2008 Norfolk Public Library
  Administrative Offices and Service Center opens
  at 1155 Pineridge Road, with 30,000 square feet
  that includes 12,000 square feet of office space
  and an 18,000 square foot warehouse
• January 2, 2009 Norfolk Main Library at 235 East
  Plume Street is partially opened for public use
• March 11, 2009 Norfolk Main Library is fully
  opened to the public

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Norfolk Main Library
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Book Collection
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Customer Service Desk
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Computer Technology Center
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Norfolk Main Library KidZone
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Periodicals and Reading Area
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Periodicals and Reading Area
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Sargeant Memorial Room Historical
Genealogical Collection
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The Next Phase- Col. Samuel L. Slover Main
Library

• Frank Batten Sr., long-time chairman of Landmark
  Communications, committed a 20 million
  contribution to the construction of the new main
  library.
• The new main library complex will be named in
  honor of Battens uncle, Colonel Samuel L.
  Slover, founder of Landmark Communications. The
  library will be called the Col. Samuel Slover
  Main Library
• The Col. Slover Main Library will be designed in
  the next 18-24 months with a two year
  construction period to follow. A venture the City
  of Norfolk and Norfolk Public Library are
  ecstatic to embark upon.

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Col. Samuel Slover Main Library cont

• The City will erect a 60,000 sq. ft. building
  adjacent to the interim Norfolk Main Library
  (48,000 sq. ft.), and connecting the 2 buildings
  with a recessed glass atrium and courtyard. This
  will create the Slover Main Library.
• The Slover Main Library will total 108,000 square
  feet. By combining the square footage of the main
  library with the Administrative Offices Service
  Center (30,000 sq. ft.), the total space
  increases to 138,000 square feet. This compares
  well to the 77,000 square feet of space that was
  in the former Kirn Memorial Library.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

• Continue to strengthen our ongoing relationship
  with customers
• Continue to listen to the needs of our customers
  and staff
• Continue to renovate branch libraries
• Complete design and construction of a new Main
  Library
• Begin planning for a South Anchor Branch Library
• Increase staff development opportunities
• Continue to strengthen the Librarys website and
  our use of computer technology tools
• Upgrade our Bookmobile
• Further develop the use of the Norfolk Public
  Library Administrative Offices Service Center