WS Item 5 - Hidell Presentation
THE
SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Site Analysis Study 2016
Input Work Session (City Council Work Session)
September 20, 2016
Prepared by
Hidell and Associates Architects, Inc.
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THE
PROCESS…
A roadmap for the Southlake Library’s future
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Assess Needs
Develop a Plan
Provide Recommendations
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OUR
AGENDA
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Item 1
What we have heard
Item 2
Southlake Library Snapshot
Item 3
Big Changes in Public Libraries
Item 4
Discussion
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WHAT
WE HAVE HEARD
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Online Survey and Focus Groups
6 Targeted Focus Group Sessions
1,157 total participants or 4% of service population
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WHAT
PARTICIPANTS SAID
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DOWNLOAD BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY
28%
76% LIKE THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMING
CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS
National average for check-out per visit - 74%
The national average for e-book circulation is 4.8% of total circulation
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WHAT
PARTICIPANTS WANT
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WOULD LIKE A DEDICATED CHIDLREN’S PROGRAM AREA
72%
78%
Want comfortable seating
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WHAT
PARTICIPANTS WANT
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Using the library as a small business resource – a place where southlake’s talented citizens can connect.
Focus group participants envision thE library AS A TECHNOLOGY TRAINING RESOURCE
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LIBRARY
SNAPSHOT
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CIRCULATION IS STRONG
335,360
ITEMS WERE CHECKED OUT IN FY 2015
129,607
THE STATE AVERAGE FOR COMMUNITIES OF SIMILAR SIZE
WHICH MEANS EVERY RESIDENT OF SOUTHLAKE CHECKED OUT AN ADDITIONAL 7 ITEMS ABOVE THE STATE AVERAGE
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LIBRARY
SNAPSHOT
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IT’S A DESTINATION!
The amount of visitors in FY2015 was 18% above the national average for peer communities.
Southlake 5.9 visits/capita
National Avg. 5.0 visits/capita
Current facility is 45% smaller than the state average library for peer communities.
Southlake 0.43 sqft/capita
State Avg. 0.76 sqft/capita
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LIBRARY
SNAPSHOT
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HOW DOES THE LIBRARY COMPARE NATIONALLY?
Southlake had a total program attendance of 32,396 in FY2015. The national average for Peer Communities was 16,430 for FY2015
PROGRAM Attendance
COLLECTION
TURNOVER
COLLECTION
SIZE
2 TIMES the national average
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LIBRARY
SNAPSHOT
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THE BOOKS ARE FLYING OFF THE SHELVES
Patrons surveyed expressed difficulty finding what they want… “Collection is just way too small”
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WHAT
PARTICIPANTS SAID
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BIG
CHANGES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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How we get information and entertainment is changing…
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BIG
CHANGES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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What Today’s Public Libraries are doing…
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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USER FRIENDLY
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO MEET
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO COLLABORATE
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO STUDY
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE FOR KIDS
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A TWEEN HANGOUT
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO CREATE
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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FLEXIBLE
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO BROWSE
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE TO RELAX
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A PLACE FOR TELECOMMUTERS
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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A BUSINESS RESOURCE
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TODAY’S
PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…
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STILL HAS BOOKS
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LET’S
DISCUSS…
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Your vision for the library?
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What is the role of the library within the community?
DISCUSSION
A DESTINATION
FOR KIDS
A PLACE TO MEET
A RESOURCE
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What are your thoughts about the current library?
DISCUSSION
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How can we enhance the current library services?
DISCUSSION
SERVICES
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What service or services do you think the library should provide that it currently does not?
DISCUSSION
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Is there anything else you’d like to share or suggestions you might have about the library to help us plan for the future?
EXIT
QUESTION…
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NEXT
STEPS…
Completing the report
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Develop a Program
Conduct a Design Workshop
Prepare a Final Report
Based on the community needs we have heard
Analyze the space allocation needs
Develop a conceptual plan
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THE
SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Site Analysis Study 2016
Input Work Session (City Council Work Session)
September 20, 2016
Prepared by
Hidell and Associates Architects, Inc.
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