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LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?

LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

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Page 1: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

LIBRARY BUILDING

Where to Begin?

Page 2: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

WHY?

Identify the reason for the new/renovated building

Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

Relate to community activity Focus on benefits Discuss options and estimated costs/savings Relate to your strategic plan or civic plans

Page 3: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

Stages of the Project

1. Concept Development• Establish major priorities – why?• Select a consultant• Initial determination of feasibility –

cost/timelines/impact• Concept design• Seek approvals of concept/feasibility• Confirmation of project financing

Page 4: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

Stages of the Project (cont.)

2. Detailed Design• Design development• Contract documents• Procurement of goods/services• Building permit & other approvals• Participation of the public - revision

Page 5: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

Special Consideration

3. Alternatives:

• Interim process – temporary sites• Partnership with City• Build up the need with restricted services• Establish close relationship with

community• Establish the need with funders• Reinforce your value

Page 6: LIBRARY BUILDING Where to Begin?. WHY? Identify the reason for the new/renovated building Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls and benchmarks

Key Issue

Communication• Determine level of involvement of staff and Board• Decide the role of municipality – project

management• Regular users of the facility – clubs, daycare, joint

tenants• Community input in design• Consultant as communicator• Model