west regional library lafayette public library, la

West Regional Library

Lafayette Public Library, LA

Final Building Program

Approved Feb. 15, 2016

Becoming a 21st Century Library The Lafayette Public Library is embarking on the programming for a new West Regional Library.

The Library will be located on six acres of property at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and the

new Apollo Road extension, in the corporate limits of Scott, Louisiana. The library will initially be

17,000 sq. ft. and designed for a future expansion up to 35,000 sq. ft. total.

The mission of libraries has significantly evolved from the “warehouses for books” model to that

of vibrant community centers that serve the public in ways that would not have been imagined

when this library was opened. Keeping up with these changes in modes of service and material

offerings is not an option if the library is to remain relevant to its community. What should a

21st Century library offer its community?

Hallmarks of 21st Century library service;

The library will function as community center that facilitates public events

The library will have specialized areas dedicated to user groups such as

preschoolers, young readers and teens as well as those who seek the traditional quiet

environment in which to read.

Collaborative work – the library will offer environments that foster collaborative

interaction and learning.

There will be spaces designed to encourage social interaction.

The library must offer new services that have been made possible by advances in

technology

The library will offer facilities that encourage life-long learning.

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We asked and this is what we heard;

Computers and Technology continue to be a high priority

A QUIET enclosed room with windows and possibly a fireplace.

Meeting/study spaces for community groups, computer classes and small

groups are particularly important – this is consistent with providing opportunities for

continuing education.

The library must do more to provide service to teens and offer them a safe, COOL,

structured environment

The materials should be displayed for browsing and easy access

The children’s area should be fun, themed and inviting with opportunities to

interact with the environment

Amenities included a vending area

Flexibility was very import to the design

WOW factor, yet easy to maintain

Inviting, pleasant, COLORFUL

DRIVE THRU material return

Private Lactation room near family restroom

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

THE LIBRARY WILL SERVE MANY PATRONS INCLUDING:

The Short-term User: They comprise a large portion of the library’s daily patronage. They are

users – typically the general public – who enter the library briefly to return materials, pick up

reserved books, select other materials or obtain brief information.

Long-term User: They come to the library for extended periods of time to browse the collection,

read, use other materials in the library; or to conduct extended research including Internet and

other electronic data sources for information. These users generally increase in numbers in the

evening hours and on weekends. The library has a contingent of youth and teens that use the

library for research and study as well as a social gathering space.

Group Participants: These users come to the library as part of a group. The groups range from

preschool children for story time, home schoolers, families, students from high school to college,

to civic/business/professional organizations for particular programs or meetings.

GENERAL BUILDING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

This section provides recommendations regarding specific design consideration, building

components, and equipment requirements.

The public library provides an array of services to a varied constituency. Library services and

service methods can be expected to change with some frequency now and in the future. An

open, flexible structure that can respond to changing needs is very important.

Public libraries also present a number of very specific programmatic requirements. The building

design must respond to these needs to allow effective, efficient operation of the library.

The public library is a significant and permanent representation of a community’s values. The

building’s design should engender a sense of permanence and pride. A warm atmosphere should

invite the public to enter and feel at ease using the services and resources provided.

Even though aesthetics are very important, the actual function of the facility must be the

overriding consideration. Programmatic needs and operational costs must be a constant

concern. Durability and ease of maintenance justify a higher initial investment to reduce

ongoing operational costs.

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EXTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS

AESTHETICS

The Library should reflect the community’s sensibilities. It should not be a monument to an

individual; it should have a sense of timelessness and permanence without becoming a

fortress. The library should be very open and inviting to all patrons. The existing exterior

image is well received.

ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY

In designing the access to the library the two major concerns should be safety and security.

Provide safe access from the main street to the library parking. Provide parking close to the

front door and visible from the street. Provide clear unobstructed access from the car to the

front entrance. Minimize crossing traffic from parking to the entrance.

BARRIER-FREE DESIGN

The access from the parking to the entrance as well as access to the library from the public

streets needs to meet all local, State, National and ADA requirements. The material used at

the entrance must be a durable, smooth, non-slip material. Design using automatic sliding

entrance doors. Provide as small as possible expansion joints to minimize heals being caught

in joints.

BIKE RACK

Multiple interesting but efficient bicycle racks that easily accommodates a minimum of

twenty bicycles must be provided. The bicycle reach needs to be located in close visual

proximity of the front doors to provide a sense of security for the bicycle owners.

DELIVERY and RECEIVING The delivery area should be away from the patron access areas. It should provide adequate

parking area for the delivery truck and easy access for materials. This area should have an

overhang to protect when materials are being handled. The overhang needs to be a minimum

of 14’ above grade. This can also serve as the staff entrance. Provide easy access for dollies

and book trucks etc. No curbs or steep change in grade. Provide bollards if necessary.

DRIVE UP BOOK DROP/PICK UP WINDOW A covered drive up book drop and pick up window is desired. These should be located with

easy vehicular access. Materials should be deposited directly into a 1-hour fire rated room

with fire suppression system that is part of the circulation workroom. The path from the book

drop to the check-in area must be open and easy to maneuver a heavy book truck. The drive

should be 6” above finish grade. Provide a minimum of 30” clear below the chute, to enable

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a depressible book bin to fit. Provide the flexibility on the interior side of the return to

accommodate a Radio Frequency Identification System with one return with 3 way sorting –

12’ wide x 12’ deep. This area must be completely covered to protect from rain.

EXTERIOR SIGNAGE The hours of operation should be visible from the street if possible and at a minimum from

the parking on a free standing post and panel sign. The library will be open seven days a

week, with hours similar to the other regionals. The hours will tentatively be as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday: 9 am – 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

Signs should be provided to identify the book and media returns and the pick up window. A

lighted monument sign which is visible from all major approaches to the building should be

provided. The exterior signage must be as vandal resistant as possible. All exterior signage

including flag poles should be lighted.

The address should be very clear. Provide a BRONZE building plaque at the entry to the

building. It should be similar in size and design to the ones at the other libraries. The exterior

signage must be as vandal resistant as possible and meet all local sign ordiances.

EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS

Select building materials that are durable and easily maintained. Reduce the amount of

materials which will require painting or staining. The exterior finishes should be as graffiti

proof as possible. All roofs must have positive drainage – a minimum of ¼” per foot.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping that accentuates the building and enhances the parking should be provided. The

landscaping should not provide areas for individuals to hide. Keep all tall shrubs and trees a

minimum of 25’ from all entrances. Vandal resistant materials and construction should be

used in the design of all walls, walks and planters. Consideration should be given to provide

outdoor seating (provide bench without a back but with arms) at the entrance. If possible,

this seating should be provided under cover to providing a pleasant place for those waiting

to be picked up, and at varied height to accommodate various sized individuals. The benches

must be such as not to encourage loitering.

Provide at a minimum the amount of landscaping required by code. Use the landscaping to

divide the parking into areas and to soften the amount of pavement. Select trees whose

height and root structure at maturity does not interfere with overhangs, walks, or utilities of

any kind. The use of native plants is desired. Locate all beds around the perimeter of the

building at least 2’ from the building and a minimum of 6” below the finish floor. The beds

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need to be designed to keep mulch from washing across the walks and must be designed for

positive drainage including catch basins as needed. Consider providing an edge of gravel

around the perimeter of the building to increase adequate drainage. Select appropriate

(native) plants for the area which require minimal care, have long lives and easy maintenance.

No poisonous plants or any which produce poisonous fruit. Provide an irrigation system with

rain sensor for all landscaped areas. Provide maintenance recommendations and schedule

for the site.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING A high level of lighting at the public and staff entrances and at areas with high concentration

of landscaping should be provided. All exterior lighting should be equipped with a time

clock as well as an automatic sensor. Energy efficiency is important in the selection of the

fixtures.

OUTDOOR SEATING Provide outdoor areas that can be used for programming, quiet reading or small groups. This

could mean an outdoor courtyard, classroom or porches. The siting of the building and the

design will ditate what kind of outdoor areas are created. They need to provide shade and

be a mixture of hard and soft scape.

PARKING There will be on-site automobile and motorcycle parking for the public and staff. There will

be designated handicapped parking as required by code. Parking should be calculated as 4-5

spaces per thousand gross square foot of building area. The parking should be included in

the landscape plan. Green space with trees and other planting should be used to relieve an

otherwise unbroken sea of concrete and vehicles. A covered drop off area (vertical14’

minimum clearance) with covered access to the entry doors should be provided. The public

entry element must be visible from all parking. Provide parking for a minimum of one school

bus. Parking should be minimum 9’ – 0” wide. The parking lots must be designed for

positive drainage away from sidewalks and paths of travel. All parking walks and curbs should

be constructed of concrete with a minimum strength of 3,500 PSI. All praking should have

curbs or wheel stops. All curbs must be designed with rebar and located to reduce vehicles

from driving over them.

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

It is important that the public entrance is visible from the public parking spaces, as well as

from the major streets. The entrance to the library should make a strong statement. It must

be inviting, and clearly state that this is where one enters the building. The grade should

gently slope away from the building to keep water from ponding at the entry or anywhere on

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site. The drive at the entrance should be designed to discourage patrons from parking and

running into the library.

SECURITY ISSUES The site and exterior of the building should be designed to help insure the safety of library

users and staff, and minimize opportunities for vandalism. Use of low walls and other exterior

elements that block the visual approach to the library entrance. A high level of lighting in all

areas of parking and at the public and staff entrances should be provided. The building will

have a security system. Each door will be monitored and motion detectors will be placed in

various areas within the library. The security will be part of the general contract. The control

panel will be located at the staff entrance. Cameras should be planned for key areas on the

exterior of the building. The pick up window/book return area, the delivery area and the

front entrance should be monitored.

Emergency exit only doors out of all public areas are to be hardwired alarm panic devices.

STAFF ENTRANCE A covered staff entrance and delivery area should be provided. This entrance should be ADA

accessible and easily accommodate deliveries of dollies, book trucks and hand trucks. No

steps. There should be a clear view from inside this door to the staff parking area. It is

important that this area is well lighted. A buzzer that rings in the staff workroom should be

provided at the delivery entrance. A smoking area for staff should be provided under cover

and 25’ away from the staff entrance. Provide a bench and combination ash tray/trash

container. Consider staff door to be 48” wide but a minimum of 42”. The building security

system control panel should be located by the staff entrance. Provide keyless entry at this

door – card access or mechanical keypad lock as directed by the Owner. System must be compatible with access cards used in the library’s other buildings.

STORAGE Provide an exterior storage room to house maintenance equipment etc. It must be

conditioned and secure. The mechanical room could also potentially open to the exterior.

TRASH CONTAINERS/DUMPSTERS Provide trash receptacles at the entry. Provide a dumpster enclosure which is lockable and

secure. If there is an exterior mechanical yard, it must be secure and deterrent to individuals

entering.

WATER AND POWER OUTLETS Exterior tamper-proof hose bibs should be provided around the building to allow for

maintenance of the site. Adequate covered power outlets must be provided around the

building at ground level to accommodate maintenance of the site.

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INTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS

ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT Libraries have become very active, interactive environments; however they are still expected

to provide quiet reading areas. The selection of materials and the layout of the spaces all

need to provide as much acoustical separation as possible. Carpet should be considered for

the reading room, and an acoustical ceiling tile with a high Noise Reduction Coefficient should be used. This NRC is important in all areas especially in program rooms and quiet

reading rooms. SPECIAL Acoustical separation should be provided around the mechanical

rooms, restrooms, offices, quiet study and meeting/program rooms. Sound batts in metal

stud walls to the structural deck should be provided around these areas. The use of acoustical

materials on the walls of the meeting room should be provided to help in reduction the noise

between the meeting spaces. The use of acoustical materials behind the circulation desk

should also be considered. ALL WALLS but go to the deck or penetrate the ceiling.

Separatation of sound is important in ALL areas.

Sound Transmission Class

This rating is substantially more complex than the NRC, and was devised to measure the

sound transmission qualities of wall, ceiling, and floor construction assemblies utilizing a

collection of materials. Simply stated, the STC of a wall assembly measures the average

number of decibels lost (Absorbed and/or reflected) when sound is transmitted from one side

of the wall to the other. Therefore, the higher the STC rating of a partition, the better the

noise control. An STC rating of 50dB, (roughly equivalent to the rating of a six-inch thick

concrete wall) is considered to be very good. A rating of 65dB or higher is considered

excellent. As would be expected, a higher STC rating usually equates to a more costly

construction assembly. Requirements for recommended STC ratings in the libraries are as

follows:

Space Rating

Most Functions STC 35

Office Areas STC 40

Restrooms STC 50

Quiet, program and Meeting Rooms STC 60

Mechanical Equipment Rooms STC 60

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Noise Criterion

This criteria measures acceptable levels of background noise for a given activity. These

numerical ratings are basically the sound level, in decibels, at the frequencies most audible

to the average human ear. Through industry standards, NC rating have been established for

various activities. As an example, an NC of 10 dB is virtually inaudible. An NC range of 20 to

25 dB is suggested for sleeping in suburban or rural areas. The suggested range for

background noise in libraries is 30 to 35 dB.

Background noise is often referred to as masking, or “white” noise. This low-level sound is

desirable, if it is constant in nature and free of informational content, serving to mask other

low level noises or sudden peaks in sound levels in a given space. For a space to have good

acoustical qualities, it is generally considered to require some levels in a given space. As for

a space to have good acoustical qualities, it is generally considered to require some

combination of acoustically absorbent construction and a level of background noise.

Background noise can be naturally generated from activities in the space, or it can be

mechanically produced, as by an air conditioning system.

Note: The Library consultant will provide the architect with standard wall types for use

around mechanical rooms, restrooms, offices and program spaces.

Exterior Noise: If there is exterior equipment, verify it meets the local noise ordiance at the

property line. Acoustically and visably screen as required by the City and the Library.

ADA

The building and its furnishings shall comply with all applicable codes, laws, ordinances and

other legal requirements. Particular attention should be called to the Americans with

Disabilities Act which has very specific requirements and general requirements applicable to

public libraries.

Regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act affect the design, construction and

modification of all public buildings. The architect is responsible for ensuring strict compliance

with both the letter and the spirit of the ADA as enacted and as subsequently interpreted.

Though the act broadly covers all aspects of access, it provides for several issues specific

and/or common to libraries:

Shelving Aisle Widths – 42 inch aisles are required.

Shelving Height – There are no height restrictions for shelving except for display (new)

periodicals. A maximum height of 48 inches is preferred for picture books; 54 inches is

allowed where a lateral approach is possible. The program requires keeping the shelving no

higher than 66” and 72” or 84” in the adult areas.

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Seating at tables, Carrels, Counters – At least five percent or a minimum of one of each

element must meet specifications for clearances, access and reach.

Public Service Desks – Every public service desk must provide a 36 inch portion of the

desk/counter that is no higher than 36 inches as well as meeting clearance requirements.

Signage – Contrast, symbology, size, Braille and other requirements apply to permanent

designations.

Barrier Free Design

The new library must be designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities

Act. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities should be followed in

designing this facility.

Provide automatic sliding doors at the entrance with an appropriate vestibule. Patrons

entering the library have their arms full of returning materials and often have difficulty

managing the door. Note – Provide automatic doors wihich open with a thumb turn on the

inside and a key lock on the outside

Barrier free design benefits all users of the building by improving general access to and

through the building and the safety of the building.

BOOK DROP Provide space for a future interior RFID book return and an exterior with a 3 - 7 way sorter.

CEILING HEIGHTS

The atmosphere of the library should be open and inviting. The ceilings should be light in

color and approximately 12 feet above finished floor. This ceiling height will enable the use

of indirect lighting in the reading room, as well as help create an open feel at this location.

CLOCKS Provide clocks in the public areas especially the lobby, meeting, reading as well as a clock in

the staff workroom and staff lounge. Verify with Library on type of clocks to be used – battery

or electric. Consider atomic clocks.

CONTROL/STAFFING The library must be designed to provide the staff services point (Circulation desk) with visual

control of entrances, public restrooms, children’s areas, main reading spaces and computer

stations.

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DELIVERY AREA The library will be receiving deliveries daily including deliveries from UPS and the US Mail.

The delivery doors require a buzzer which will ring in the circulation work area. A work

counter for unpacking boxes and for sorting, as well as preparing outgoing items, should be

provided in close proximity to the delivery area. The delivery should be covered to provide

protection while unloading the van. The receiving area should have a view into the staff

workroom. This entrance will also serve as staff entrance.

DRINKING FOUNTAIN Provide the number of drinking fountains as required by local code. At a minimum, provide

a dual level drinking fountain at the public restrooms with bottle filler and one at the staff

restrooms with bottle filler. Do not provide floor mounted units.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE General: Provide standard 110 volt four-plex outlets conveniently and amply throughout the

building to support the operation of general office equipment as well as cleaning and

maintenance equipment. All floor outlets should be flush mounted. Some equipment such

as copy machines may require 220 volts service and or a dedicated circuit. The library staff

will identify this equipment. Check the placement of electrical and data outlets with the

placement of library furniture to insure that the receptacles are properly located.

Library Computer System: Most PC’s for the libraries automation system will require

separate, dedicated circuits. Clean electrical service is important in an automated

environment. Provide an uninterrupted power source (UPS) for major computers within the

library. Library services are relying more heavily on electrical and data support in providing

services to patrons. It is critical that electrical and data service be flexible and expandable.

Emergency Electrical System: Provide emergency lighting as required by code in all public

areas and in the staff workrooms to provide to an exit.

Provide rough in for a future emergency generator to power the library’s computer system

and certain public areas as selected by the library.

ENERGY CONSERVATION The library should be designed according to ASHRA Guidelines as well as any local or State

codes. In selecting building systems the life cycle cost should be reviewed and presented to

the owner for selection. The siting of the building, the use of insulated windows and

overhangs should all be part of the early design of the library. The building should be sited

to make use of passive solar as much as possible. Minimize west facing glazing as much as

possible.

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ENTRANCE DOORS The entrance doors should be protected from the elements and designed to provide a

vestibule which would allow sufficient space between two sets of doors to provide an air-lock

during normal use. Automatic doors are recommended for ease of access for the

handicapped, elderly and patrons carrying materials. Provide walk-off carpet that is a

sufficient distance (approximately 20’) to adequately remove water and dirt before reaching

the carpet.

FIRE PREVENTION The building must be designed to meet all local codes.

FLOOR COVERINGS The public and staff entrance and lobby and delivery area of the library should be designed

with a walk-off carpet that is easily maintained. This restroom floors should be designed with

a hard, slip resistant material that can be easily maintained. Carpet or cork should be

considered in the public area for acoustical, aesthetic and durability reasons. A high quality

commercial carpet that uses branded solution dyed fibers with multi-colored loop and a

minimum 20 oz. weight should be used. The carpet should have a minimum 10 year warranty.

If carpet is used, use Carpet tile in the public, staff and high traffic areas.

Note: The Library consulting firm will be responsible for the selection of all interior finishes

and will provide the Architect with finish plans and product data to include in the

specifications.

GLASS TREATMENT The library should be oriented to provide major areas of glass on the north face of the

building. Glass should be limited on the east and west faces. Insulated glass with tinting or

Low-e should be considered for all exterior glazing. The use of canopies, overhangs or other

means of shading should be considered.

HVAC Follow standards in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for Comfort HVAC data. The

ASHRAE new Comfort Zone is recommended for libraries. Design a system that will maintain

the temperature with a variance of no more than five degrees with 70 degrees in the winter

and 74 degrees in the summer. Plan to maintain relative humidity of 45 to 50 percent except

for special areas such as computer equipment area, which may require separately, controlled

equipment. Consider the following in designing the HVAC:

1. Separate dehumidification system for libraries per ASHRAE.

2. A system with low “life-cycle costs’ in terms of operation and maintenance

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3. Incorporate automated economy cycles.

4. Provide humidistat in area with little air movement to warn of humidity buildups.

5. Provide separate control zones for meetings and conference rooms.

6. If individual room controls are used, limit them to a 3 to 4 degree range option.

Consider room and area sensors in lieu of individual room controls.

7. Avoid the design of “space-robbing” duct systems such as fin tubes or perimeter

floor diffusers (these typically rob up to 18 inches of valuable floor space along the

perimeter).

Design the system so that a breakdown of one compressor will not impair continuous airflow

to the staff and the public; and, design the system to provide outside ventilation using air-

handling units in the event of system failure. Locate filters for easy access for cleaning and

replacement. Coordinate the placement of thermostats with the interior designer to

eliminate conflicts with the shelving and furnishings placement. HVAC equipment should

have screening and acoustical control.

Note: Provide the Library with an analysis of initil cost and life cycle costs along with the pros

and cons of control, maintenance and acoustics with a DX vs a Chiller and any other system

you recommend for use on this building.

Provide space for all MEP equipment in their designated rooms. DO NOT put any MEP

equipment in the programmed spaces including closets.

LIBRARY MATERIALS SECURITY SYSTEM

A RFID will be added in the future. Provide conduit in the building slab from the entrance

doors to the circulation desk. Provide two boxes with power and data flush in the floor at the

locations of the security sensors. Plan on sensors at the main public entrance. The security

system will include a people counter.

LIGHTING

Natural Lighting: To the greatest extent practicable, provide glare free day lighting into the

library. North light, diffused light (light shelves, overhangs), or automatic shades can be

considered. Direct light must be avoided.

Type of Lighting: There are four principal types of artificial lighting –Incandescent,

Fluorescent, HID and LED.. Fluorescent lighting is most often used in public libraries because

it typically provides the best balance of color and cost. HID (high intensity discharge) have a

significantly higher lamp life however has a poorer color correction and balance between the

fixtures. The HID bulbs have improved some in recent years and should be looked at for high

ceiling or areas where a significant amount of light is needed. Incandescent light fixtures

provide excellent color balance but provides a relatively short lamp life. Incandescent lights

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may be appropriate as spotlights or accent lights in display areas or lobbies Fluorescent light

fixtures are available in many forms and offer a good balance between color balance and cost.

LED lighting is very energy efficient. The lamps have very long lamp life; however the cost of

the lamps are expensive. If possible, the building should be designed using LED lights.

Light Levels: The following recommendation of the Illumination Engineering Society (IES).

The IES measures lighting in footcandles or in Equivalent Sphere Illumination (ESI) levels.

Where footcandles measure only the ambient lighting on a given surface, ESI levels also take

into account other factors including glare, reflection, veiling, shadows etc. Amount the

recommendations of the IES are:

Stacks 20 vfc at 30” AFF and 35 vfc at the top

Reading areas (general) 30 – 50 hfc

Circulation Desk 35 hfc

Staff Work areas 35 hfc

Microform viewing 30 hfc

Meeting Rooms 30 hfc

Corridors 10 hfc

Restrooms 10 – 20 hfc

Computer labs 30 hfc and less than 20 vfc

Flexibility: In public service areas, more general lighting should be considered to allow

flexibility to rearrange services and furniture. In staff areas more task oriented lighting may

be used. Provide brighter lighting in the large print area. Provide flexibility with switching or

dimmers to provide a variety of different lighting levels.

Indirect Lighting: Throughout the library, guard against the problem of glare, especially

where computers, and video display terminals as well as bookstacks are used. Indirect

lighting provides evenly dispersed lighting to reduce the amount of glare and should be

considered. Provide light level calculations showing adequate light levels in ALL areas of the

library. Pay particular attention to ends of light fixtures.

Service: The ease of re-lamping is an important consideration in the selection of light fixtures.

Select fixtures which do not require scaffolding to re-lamp. Replacement lamps should be

available locally as well as replacement parts for the fixtures. Minimize the number and

types of lamps the library will have to stock. Provide fixtures that have bug protection in

exterior fixtures and dust protection on all interior fixtures.

Switching: Switches for the lighting system should be centrally located, especially for the

public service areas. They should be located in a secure staff area, near the staff entrance

where the staff may operate as they enter and leave the library. Do not use occupancy

sensors in meeting or program rooms.

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Special Lighting: Providing special lighting in areas where materials are to be marketed –ie.

New Books. Provide darkening capabilities in the meeting rooms and storytelling room.

LOCAL CODE

Verify and follow all local codes.

MAINTENANCE

Public libraries are high traffic buildings and, like other public buildings, subject to some

abuse. Libraries also have little money for maintenance and replacement. Because of this

dichotomy the materials and finishes selected during construction should emphasize

durability, long life, and low maintenance. Any higher initial costs may be justified by the

reduction in operating costs as well as the aesthetics.

Ease of maintenance should be one of the primary design criteria. General planning

considerations include the following:

• Design any new external and internal window sills, ledges, and all other horizontal

surfaces to minimize potential of catching dust and discourage pigeons.

• Attempt to eliminate corridors that have projections into them. Drinking fountains

projecting in corridors should be avoided;

• Where possible, mount toilet fixtures, drinking fountains, and other items on walls

rather than on the floor;

• Where possible, provide round corners that do not present hazardous sharp edges.

Provide corner guards in all areas where materials are moved on book trucks or where

storage items are located and returned.

• Avoid the use of ornamental brass or bronze hardware or trim which require excessive

labor for cleaning and polishing. If possible, utilize stainless steel or brushed

aluminum finishes;

• Provide adequate sources of both hot and cold water for custodial use;

• Provide an ample number of electrical outlets for custodial use in corridors and large

rooms, with 30 amp receptacles provided on 75 foot centers to serve maintenance

equipment. An outlet should be located near the door or opening of each space;

• Locate light fixtures for easy lamp replacement whenever possible;

• Optimize the use of vision glass in doors to limit unsightly smudges;

• Do not provide large tall panes of glass. Limit height of glass panels and glass door to

8’ maximum for ease in cleaning, replacing and operating.

• Maintenance ease should be considered during all stages of the library and in the

selection of all materials;

• Materials should be selected for their ease in maintenance as well as their durability

to withstand the heavy use the library receives;

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• Walls: Consider the use of vinyl wallcovering for ease in cleaning and long term cost

of the finish;

• Provide a continuous chair rail in all study and conference rooms.

• Provide a durable material from the floor to ceiling in the public restrooms;

• Provide corner full height guards on outside corners to protect from damage by book

trucks, cleaning equipment and general use;

• Maintenance schedules and instruction: The general contractor should provide a

maintenance binder at the end of construction which includes maintenance

instructions for all materials and equipment used in the buildings as well as

recommended maintenance schedules; there needs to be storage space in

maintenance to house all as-builts, shop drawings and manuals.

• Extra stock or “attic stock” of finishes used in the building should be provided as part

of the contract. The following is an example of typical finishes and quantities

required:

Wall Coverings 3%

Ceiling Tile 5%

Carpet 3%

Carpet Tile 3%

Vinyl Tile 3%

Rubber Base 3%

Ceramic Tile 3%

Paint 2 Gallons of each color

Fuses 2 for each installed

Breakers 5% of branch circuits

Air Filters 4 complete changes

Lamps 1%

• Provide exterior conditioned storage room for extra stock.

• Carpeting or alternate durable material should be used in the entire building except

in the entry, lobby, rest room, mechanical and store rooms, custodial areas, and any

extremely high traffic areas. Refer to the individual data sheets for each space.

• Carpet specified should be a high quality, commercial grade (min. 20 oz.) high density,

low pile. Materials and colors should be selected for low maintenance and the ability

to mask soiling. Carpet should be glued to slab. A pad should be specified only in

single purpose child storytelling areas. If carpet tiles are used the adhesive employed

should allow lifting and replacement of tiles.

Recommended floor coverings for non-carpeted areas: All need to be even

floorings.

Entrance/lobby, restrooms – Smooth flooring, i.e. tile floor with walk off carpet.

Custodial, storage, mechanical, receiving – sealed concrete.

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Storage closets, service corridors, computer equipment rooms – resilient tile.

MERCHANDISING DÉCOR

Areas of the library such as New Adult Books & Friends’ Sale, media materials, Children’s and

Teens Collection should be designed to incorporate some of the merchandising features and

furnishings of modern book stores. The books and other library materials, including pamphlet

holder, display and announcement boards exhibit cases, public service counters and desks

should be organized and designed to attract users who are browsing through the library.

PEOPLE COUNTER

Provide a people counter at the interior entrance doors to the library. It could be

incorporated with materials security. Power will be needed for the unit.

PHOTOCOPIERS

Provide a photocopier and a fax machine for public use in close proximity to the circulation

or reference desk. Provide a recessed alcove with sound absorption on the wall to help

minimize the noise from the copier. Provide a small counter or table next to the copier for

patrons to set materials on. This counter could also have cabinet space below and above for

the storage of copy paper and tax forms. When grouped together provide adequate

ventilation. These will be networked. The owner will provide; the infrastructure will be part

of the contract

PLAQUES

Provide a new cast bronze plaque at the entrance of the building. The plaque should list the

name of the library, year of construction, Government officials, library director, library board,

the architect and the general contractor. Provide an area for potential donor plaque.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

Provide a public address system that works thru the phones and is the same or compatible

with the system used in the other libraries for announcements. Design the system so that

the speakers in the meeting and conference rooms are not interrupted if it is not an

emergency announcement.

PUBLIC ART

Provide an area inside the building to be used as exhibit area for community art exhibits.

RESTROOMS

Family Restroom Provide a family restrooms adjacent to children’s area and a separate small lactation room.

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Public Restroom

Locate a set of public restrooms in the lobby area of the library to serve the meeting room

during after hours..

Staff Restroom

Provide staff restrooms close to the staff lounge but not off the staff lounge

General Considerations for Restrooms

Provide for handicapped access. Design for adequate ventilation. Surfaces should be of easily

cleaned materials and vandal-resistant. Provide the following:

1. Wall-mounted commodes and urinals with vitreous china, integral carriers and exposed

flush valves and not wall hangers. Provide self flushing toilets and urinals and lavs hard

wired.

2. Ceiling height walls with doors. Provide coat hooks and double-sheet toilet paper

dispensers.

3. Provide partial partitions (above eye level) between urinals.

4. Provide e water-hammer-arresters and quick closing valve installations.

5. Provide porcelain washbasins (with automatic shut-off faucets) set in counter; locate wall

mounted soap dispensers to discharge spilled soap into the lavatory.

6. Install hose bibs with vacuum breakers in all restrooms.

7. Include sloped floor with drains.

8. Include electric hand dryers in the public restrooms and paper towels only in the staff

restrooms. Electric hand dryers to be on dedicated circuit. Library will provide list of

acceptable manufacturers and models.

9. Include counter space in each stall for books, packages and purses.

10. Include a special counter in the public restrooms for use by persons changing baby

diapers.

11. Design restroom so all doors swing out including stall doors.

SAFETY

The safety of the library staff and patrons must be considered in the design of the library.

Bookstacks must be laid out with circulation space at both ends-no dead end corridors. This

also will provide ease in use by patrons accessing the stacks and provide clear sight lines from

the service desks to the stack areas.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Provide a building security system to detect break-ins when the library is closed. Provide

conduit and power to all locations determined by the owner. The design must provide fire

and smoke detection as required by the local code. Provide access control at staff entry and

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all doors between staff area and public area and security cameras. The design must reflect

the libraries needs and requirements.

SIGHT LINES

From each public service desk provide clear sight lines of reading areas, study rooms, stack

areas and computer stations. All areas of the library should be covered by the public service

desk. It is important that the staff can see a patron in need of help as it is for a patron to

easily see where to go for help.

SIGNAGE

A signage and some graphic system for the interior of the building will be designed by the

Interior designer and some included in the general contract. The system should announce

the library’s services, and orient and guide people to all areas of the library. It should be

designed to be flexible enough to be easily changed and added to as the library grows.

Plan for an TV type interior electronic billboard which would announce upcoming events as

well as if the Library is open.

STAFF EFFICENCY The library needs to be designed with staff efficiency in mind. The staff will be required to

handle a large number of materials, answer questions, and provide additional services.

Suggestions for staff efficiency are listed by area and include the following:

• Patron sorting book returns

• Automated check-in/sorting

• Self check out units throughout library

• Coordinated sign and information graphics for patrons

• Staff Service Desks

Located for easy patron access

Adjacent to collections and services to be served

Flexible to adapt to staff and function

Provide visual control of service area

• Staff workstation to be ergonomically designed

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability principles should be integrated throughout the project from sitting to selection

of products and finishes. A goal of reducing energy cost should be followed. Consider the

following:

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o Day lighting should be considered with light level sensors.

o Use indirect lighting with high efficiency fixtures to reduce number of fixtures

and amount of heat produced.

o Provide shading devices for glass in all areas with direct sunlight.

TECHNOLOGY The Library will be specifying and bidding the technology separate. The A/E team must

coordinate so that all systems support the technology being specified. Fiber optics, wireless

and RFID all need to have the infrastructure to support the planned technology. AV will be

provided as part of the construction contract. This includes projection screens, rough-in for

projectors and flat screen monitors and other AV for the building.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES The building should be designed knowing telecommunications will play a major role in the

library. Aside from the wired telecommunications system, staff will use cellular phones and

other cordless devices to communicate with patrons and one another. Care should be taken

that nothing in the building renovation will impede the use of this technology.

WINDOWS

It is important that the library be as open and inviting as possible. Provide views into the

library. Minimize the south facing windows due to potential glare and damage during high

winds. Consider providing hurricane protection on the exterior windows.

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Room Data Sheets

Putting it in numbers;

The following data sheets summarize building requirements. They offer a summary of what should

be included in each space as well as how the space should relate to its surrounding spaces.

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library

Summary of Assignable Spaces

Program Section A ENTRY

1 Lobby 200 SF

2 Public Restrooms 500 SF

3 Vending 90 SF

Dept. Subtotal 790 SF

Program Section B MEETING

1 Large Meeting Room 1,550 SF

2 Kitchenette 100 SF

3 Storage Room 150 SF

4 Small Multi-purpose - 2 rooms @ 425 850 SF

Dept. Subtotal 2,650 SF

Program Section C STAFF WORK/SERVICE

1 Circulation Area 168 SF

2 Office 112 SF

3 Drive up returns/pick up window 120 SF

4 Staff Workroom 688 SF

5 Sorting Room 186 SF

6 Storage 96 SF

7 Children's Storage 102 SF


Program Section D BROWSING

1 Information Desk 270 SF

2 Copy Services 130 SF

3 Adult A/V 84 SF

4 Friend's sale Area 78 SF

5 Exhibit 60 SF


Program Section E CHILDREN'S

1 Children's Room 1,882 SF

2 Children's Program Room 580 SF

3 Storage 76 SF

4 Family Restroom 80 SF

5 Lactation 60 SF


Program Section F ADULT SERVICES

1 Collection and Seating 3,065 SF

2 Quiet Reading 370 SF

3 Study Room - 4 person - 4 Rooms 440 SF

4 Study Room - 6 person - 2 Rooms 320 SF

5 Public Computers 720 SF


Program Section G TEEN AREA

1 Teen Area 808 SF


Program Section H STAFF SUPPORT

1 Staff Lounge 496 SF

2 Staff Restrooms 80 SF


Building Program Space Summary

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library

Summary of Assignable Spaces

Building Program Space Summary

Program Section I SUPPORT SERVICES

1 Exterior Storage Room 84 SF

2 Janitor's closet 84 SF

3 Data/Telephone Room 110 SF

4 Electrical Room 120 SF

5 Mechanical 500 SF


TOTAL ASSIGNABLE SPACE 15,409 SF

TOTAL UNASSIGNABLE SPACE 1,541 SF

GROSS BUILDING TOTAL 16,950 SF

Net to Gross Factor 1.10 SF

Parking - 5 spaces/1,000 SF 85

Collection Total Collection Shelved

Adult A/V 3,600 2,250

Children 10,890 8,377

Adults 14,323 11,936

Teens 2,746 2,288

31,559 24,851

Seating

Lobby 2

Large Meeting room 150

Small Multi-purpose 40

Children 32

Children Program Room 30

Adult 24

Quiet Study 7

Group Study 28

Public computers 16

Teen 20

349

ComputersSelf check-out 2

OPACS 6

Info 1

Adults 2

Children 2

Teen 1

Adult 16

Teen 4

Children 6

Building Collection/Seating/Computer Summary

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library ENTRY A

Lobby 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: varies Staff: varies

INVENTORY TOTAL SPACE REQUIRED: 200

SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None

FURNITURE: ITEM UNITS

SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Bench 1 2 2 60 60

2 Library Program Bulletin

Board1

0 0

3 Counter for Community

Newspapers/Flyers1

20 20

4 Directory 1 10 10

EQUIPMENT: ITEM QUANT. X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0

2

GATHERING SPACE: Provide room for gathering before & after programs etc. 110

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

##

Primary Space

## Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Primary public lobby serving the library, public meeting room, and public restrooms. It provides space for

general patron dispersal, way finding, and access to staff information, express services and material check-out.

This area shall be configured to separate meeting rooms and rest rooms from remainder of the library for off-

hours public access to meeting rooms.

Must serve the Public Restrooms, Meeting Rooms and vending area

Provide clear, visual way finding and clear sightlines to service points in the building. Signage is required in this

area.

Digital display for Library Advertising and

InformationGarbage/Recycling Bin

Public

Restrooms

Public Browsing

Meeting Rooms

Self Help

area

Lobby

Interior

Book/Material

Return

Help Desk

Area

Friend's

Vending

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Public Restrooms 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: varies Staff: 0

INVENTORY TOTAL SPACE REQUIRED: 500 SF

SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1

2 Utility / Purse Shelf

3

4

5

6 Baby changing station

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Public restrooms to serve the library. Design entry in airport style - no doors

Provide restrooms located to serve meeting room before/after library hours and located to allow clear visual

control of doors.

Finishes must be durable and fireproof. Lights should be activated by multiple occupancy sensors. Easy to

clean. Stalls separated by tiled walls

Garbage/Recycling Bin

Automatic Sensors on plumbing fixtures

Similar to Excel's Elerator or as selected by library

Trash bins

Public

Restrooms

Lobby

Help Desk Area

Public

Meeting

Rooms

Vision

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Vending 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Vending machines 3 25 75


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 15 15

2 1 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Security Camera

Vending alcove off lobby area

To lobby

Security camera required.

Garbage/Recycling Bin

Vending

Lobby

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library MEETING B

Large Meeting Room 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: 150 Staff: varies

INVENTORY TOTAL SPACE REQUIRED: 1,550 SF

SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Lightweight tables 20 0 0

2 Stack Chairs 150 10 1,500

3 Portable Podium 1 50 50


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 2 0 0

2 Projector (Built In) 2 0 0

3 1 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Large, public-use meeting room with seating for 150. the room should be dividable to allow for 2 programs

or groups to meet at the same time. Wall divider to have a minimum of 60 STC

Locate such that the meeting room and public restrooms may be made accessible before or after regular

library hours. Locate adjacent to kitchenette and table / chair storage.

Tables and chairs should be lightweight and have nesting/stacking capabilities. Table layout to accommodate

80 people.

Projector Screen (Built In)

Sound system that can be controlled within the

room and switch for both sides

Large

Meeting

Room

Exterior

EgressKitchenette

LobbyStorage

Room

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Kitchenette 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 45 45

2 1 10 10

3 1 0 0

4 1 30 30

5 1 15 15

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

# Tertiary Space

Serving Counter & Cabinets (9' L)

Large Sink & Cabinet (3' L) with goose neck faucet

Microwave

Refrigerator w/ice maker or separate icemaker

Support meeting room functions with temporary food and beverage storage and serving. Room is not

designed for food preparation.

Locate adjacent to large meeting room.

Appliances to be provided by contractor, this includes refrigerator, microwave and possible ice maker

Circulating space

Kitchenette

Lobby

Public

Meeting

Room

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Storage Room 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: 0 Staff: 0


SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 5 10 50

2 Audio visual cabinet 1 10 10

3 Table dollies 3 30 90

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Provide storage space to house tables and chairs for the Meeting Rooms.

Locate adjacent to the meeting room.

Chair Dollies

Storage

Room

Large

Meeting

Room

Small

Multi-purpose

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Small Multi-purpose - 2 rooms @ 425 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: 20 each Staff: 0


SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Lightweight Tables 5 25 125

2 Nesting chairs 20 15 300


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0 0

2 1 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

#

Vision Adjacency

# Primary Space

Secondary Space

#

Tertiary Space

Public-use and library staff flexible meeting space. For small technology classes, small programs and

meetings etc. This will also be used by Teens and adults for book discussion groups and programs and as

computer or training lab with laptops.

Requires electrial outlets for laptops. Tables to be easily reconfigured. PROVIDE 2 ROOMS with an

occupancy of 20 each.

Projection screen - each room

Ceiling mounted projector - each room

Small Multi-

purpose

Room

Lobby

Storage

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library STAFF WORK/SERVICE C

Circulation area 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Self-Service Holds 4 12 48


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Self-Check Kiosk 2 60 120


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Self-Check Machine 2 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Self-Check and Material returns check-in and check-out

Locate interior book return close to desk.

Book drop not in service desk - into Circulation Workroom. Interior Material return located in the lobby

returning directly into the work room.

Circulation

Material

Check-

Lobby

Staff Workroom

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Office 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Workstation w/ chair 1 1 1 70 70

2 Guest Chair 2 15 30

3 Bookcase 1 12 12


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0 0

2 Printer 1 0 0

3 1 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Office for Member Services Manager as well as a reception area for customer questions and special needs.

Located adjacent to Staff workroom but with visiblity with sidelight

Provide acoustical privacy and secured office space with lockable storage.

Computer

Phone

Office

Staff

Workroom

Circulation

Area

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Drive up returns/pick up window 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 None


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Exterior Return 1 30 30

2 Tie into AMH 1 50 50

3 Sorting carts 4 10 40


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

## Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

## Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Service to allow patrons to return materials without getting out of their vehicle while allowing staff to

efficiently check-in and return materials to the shelves

Locate adjacent to the the sorting room with the future Automated Material Handeling (AMH).

Provide a doorbell at pickup window that rings in workroom

Drive-up

material

return

Sorting

Room

Staff

Workroom

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Staff Workroom 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM HGT

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Mending/processing

supplies

84 4 12 48


SEATS/

UNIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Holds Management 1 1 1 80 80

2 Workstations - 2

Shared U stations2 3 6 140 280

3 Circulation Services -1 1 1 80 80

4 Children Services

workstations1 1 1 80 80


AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 20 20

2 Workcounter w/sink 1 100 100

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Primary staff workspace for the library staff.

Locate away from the main entrance and public area. Provide easy access from the workroom to the public service

area. The workroom should have a secure door with a vision panel

Provide acoustical separation between the different groups.

Laser Printer

Staff

WorkroomDelivery/Staff Circulation

Drive-up, pickup &

returns

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Sorting Room 5

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 RFID sorter/AMH Belt 1 150 150

2 Cart storage 12 3 36


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0 0

2 12 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Book return and sorting room. This will include the future interior RFID sorter and area for carts

This space needs to be close to the entrance and browsing area of the library. This space needs to house the

interior book return and ideally the drive up or exterior material return. It will need good access to the

colleciton areas for re shelving of materials.

This equipment is noisy. It is important for the room to be sound insulated.

RFID Sorter

Book carts

Sorting Colllection

areas

Lobby

Interior

Exterior

Staff

Workroom

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Storage 6

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Supplies 84 5 12 60

2 Forms and Pamphlets 84 3 12 36


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Central supply closet.

Locate in a position where closet can be monitored by adjacent work areas.

Secured closet. Do not located any MEP or other building equipment in this room.

None Required

Storage

Staff

workroom

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Children's Storage 7

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Supplies 84 5 12 60

2 Forms and

Pamphlets

84 1 12 12


SEATS/UNI

T

TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Cart space 30

EQUIPMENT: ITEM QUANT. X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Children's supply Stoage

Locate adjacent to children's program room.

Secured closet. Provide flexible space for a variety of items. Do not locate any MEP or other building equipment in

this room.

None Required

Children's

Storage

Staff workroom

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library BROWSING D

Information Desk 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Book Display 1 50 50

2 Help Desk 3 1 3 70 210

3 OPACS 1 10 10


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 3 0 0

2 Computer 3 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Space to accommodate flexible service desk to aid patrons

Receipt Printer

Information

Copy Center

Children's

Adult

Collection &

seating

Teens

Public

Computers

Browsing

Lobby

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Copy Services 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY:


SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

non required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Table 1 0 40 40


PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 50 50

2 1 20 20

3 stapler 1 0 0

4 1 20 20

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Copy alcove or room. Provide copier, scanner, fax equipment along with basic office supplies

Locate near the circulation desk

Provide acoustical absorbtion in this area. Provide power and data for all equipment.

Copier - provide power & data

Fax - provide power & data

APM - provide power & data

Copy Circulation

Area

Browsing

Collection

Page 39 of 61


Adult A/V 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 DVD 1,125 375 3 14 42

2 Music 375 375 1 14 14

3 Book on CD/MP3 750 375 2 14 28

Total volumns shelved 2,250 6 84


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0 0

0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Area designed mobile media display. This area with need to be flexible as this format diminishes it will need

to be used for other uses.

Locate adjacent to New Books.

Provide browsing type display with higher light levels. Provide power and data in this area either in floor or

on wall for future use.

LCD Display

Audio

Visual AreaVending

New

Books

Self Help

area

Page 40 of 61


Friend's sale Area 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED / VOLS/ UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Friend's Book Sale 400 100 4 12 48

FURNITURE: ITEM UNITS SEATS/UNIT

TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Book Display units 1 0 0 30 30


PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Space allocated for the friend's donations book sale.

Locate adjacent to circulation area with convenient access by patrons and in a location that clearly distinguishes

this collection from the library's circulating collection.

Display books facing out for better circulation.

NA

Friend's Lobby

Circulation

Area

Page 41 of 61


Exhibit 5

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

none required


SEATS/

UNIT

TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Exhibit displays 60


PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Space to exhibit local art, school art shows and other community dislays

Locate adjacent to lobby with convenient access by patrons

May be divided into multiple areas within the library including children's as well as lobby or new book areas

None required

ExhibitCirculation Area Children's

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library CHILDREN'S E

Children's Room 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM HGT

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Board Books (Bins) 42 384 192 2 14 28

2 Beginning Readers 42 1,920 192 10 14 140

3 Easy Picture Books 42 1,152 192 6 14 84

4 New books 66 270 90 3 13 39

5 Juvenile Fiction 66 1,856 169 11 13 143

6 Juvenile Non-Fiction 66 1,183 169 7 14 98

7 Magazines 66 12 12 1 14 14

8 Audio 66 400 400 1 14 14

9 DVD's 66 1,200 400 3 14 42

8,377 44 602

a


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1Flexible/mobile Help

Desk 1 1 1 100 100

2 Benches in the stacks 2 1 2 20 40

3 Study Table 4-Top

w/chairs4 4 16 100 400

4 Chair & a Half 2 2 4 60 120

5 Lounge Chair 4 1 4 50 200

6 End Table/ottoman 2 0 0 15 30

7 Computer Table w/chairs4 1 4 50 200

8 AWE Computer Table

w/chairs2 1 2 45 90

9 Wall and/end panel

Manipulatives6 0 0

10 Interactive learning

stations2 40 80

11 OPACS- End panel 2 10 20

Total number of seats 32 1,280

Space designed for children and parents and designed to encourage literacy skills.

Locate adjacent to the Children's program room, family restrooms and Children's reading area.

Easily maintained finishes. Flexible and safe layout. Inviting for children and should not need signage - it

should clearly say kids are welcome. Shelving should be on casters for flexibility and easy in rearranging.

Consider providing end panel display cases and display shelves.

Total volmnes housed

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Children's Room 1


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 6 0 0

2 OPACS- End panel 2 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Computer

Children's

AreaFamily

Restrooms

Children's

Program

Room

Page 44 of 61


Children's Program Room 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Floor seating 30 1 30 15 450

2 Stack Chair 30 0 0

3 Cabinet/Counter (12 LF) 1 80 80

4 Storytelling chair 1 50 50

5 Folding tables 4 0

Seating 30


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 0

2 0

3 Ceiling mounted screen 0

4 0

5

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Story time, craft, and performance space dedicated for youth programming. It should have one side that

can open into the Children's room are to allow for expanded capacity for large programs.

Locate within the Children's area, adjacent to the Large meeting room if possible and with access from the

children's collection area.

Design for up to 30 people on floor or tables and chairs for 30. Locate sink within lockable cabinets. If

window seats are used in the Children's area they need to be designed for both children and adults.

Sink

Ceiling mounted projector

Sound system

AV cart with blu-ray, cables, provided by owner, but housed in the

space

Children's

Program

Room

Family

Restroom

Children's

Room

Storage

Room

Page 45 of 61


Storage 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Puppets 1 12 12

2 Craft supplies 2 12 24

FURNITURE: ITEM UNITS NIT SEATS X UNIT = AREA

1 Table and chair storage 40

EQUIPMENT: ITEM QUANT. X UNIT = AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Storage area for children's programming.

Locate in a position where closet doors open directly into the program room

Secured closet with flexible shelving. Provide a variety of depths

Storage

Children's

Program Room

Page 46 of 61


Family Restroom 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

# Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

#

Coat hook

Paper Towel Dispenser

Garbage Can

Adult Height Toilet

Adult Height Sink

Restroom designed to allowed families to use; parent's with small children, older or handicapped adults

needing assistance.

Locate near program room.

Provide a built-in bench seat for small children

Baby Changing Station

Hand Dryer

Family

Restroom

Children's

Program

Room

Children's

Room

Page 47 of 61


Lactation Room 5

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Nursing chair 1 40 40


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1

2

3

4 1 20 20

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

# Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

#

Room designed for Lactation

Locate adjacent to family restroom

Should have seating for breastfeeding and space for stroller.

Paper Towel Dispenser

Coat hook

Trash receptacle

Adult Height Sink

Youth

Catalog

Area

Family Place

Family

Place Office

LactationChildren's

Program

Family

Restroom

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West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library ADULT SERVICES F

Collection and Seating 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 New Books 500 60 8 15 125

2 Fiction 3,420 90.00 38 13 494

3 Fiction Bestsellers 300 60.00 5 13 65

4 Nonfiction 4,410 90.00 49 13 637

5 Nonfiction Bestsellers 480 60.00 8 13 104

6 Foreign Language 990 90.00 11 13 143

7 Magazines & Newspapers 36 10.00 4 13 47

8 Large Print 1,800 90.00 20 13 260

Total volumns shelved 11,936 135 1,875


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Bench in stacks 4 1 4 30 120

2 Laptop Lounge Chair 2 1 2 50 100

3 Comfortable Lounge

Chair4 1 4 50 200

4 End Table 1 10 10

5 Ottoman 2 2 15 30

6 Charging stations 2 10 20

7 Book displays 3 50 150

8 Study Table for 2 6 2 12 90 540

10 End Panel OPACS 2 10 20

Total seats 24 1,190


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

2 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

## Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Public browsing collections.

OPAC machines to be located near Reference Desk and entrance to stacks. OPAC machines to be at two

heights, standing and ADA.

Provide some end panels with slat for display. Higher light levels at large print and A/V. Provide power and

data everywhere.

Computers - OPACS

Adult

Collection &

Seating

Quiet

Reading

Magazines

Computers

Page 49 of 61


Quiet Reading 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.


NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Table for 1 3 1 3 70 210

2 Lounge

seating4 1 4 40 160

Seats 7 370


PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Space intended for quiet study and quiet reading.

Must be enclosed and away from noisy areas

Provide daylighting.

None Required

Quiet Study Collection

Page 50 of 61


Study Room - 4 person - 4 Rooms 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Study Table 1 4 30 30

2 Study Chair 4 4 4 20 80


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Room designed to permit small group use while providing acoustical separation from other patron areas.

Provide 4

Locate with clear sight lines from service desks or active public space.

Room to be locked and reserved. Locate light switches or sensors close to the door. Leave walls clear for

library provided equipment. Provide power and data in the center of the floor and along the walls

approximately 18" AFF

4 Person

Study Room

Teen Area

Adult Areas

Page 51 of 61


Study Room - 6 person - 2 Rooms 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Study Table 1 6 40 40

2 Study Chair 6 20 120


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Room designed to permit small group use while providing acoustical separation from other patron areas.

Provide 2

Locate with clear sight lines from service desks or active public space.

Room to be locked and reserved. Locate light switches or sensors close to the door. Leave walls clear for

library provided equipment. Provide power and data in the center of the floor and along the walls

approximately 18" AFF

6 Person

Study Room

Teen Area

Study Room

-

Adult Area

Page 52 of 61


Public Computers 5

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Computer station 16 40 640

2 Print Release Station 1 30 30

3 PC Reservation Station 1 30 30


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 16 0 0

2 Printers 1 20 20

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

#

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Provide convienient and ADA Compliant access to internet and computer software.

Provide convenient power and data for all computers. Provide 1.5 outlets for each device for data and

power.

Computer

Public

Computers

Copy

Center

Information

Desk

Page 53 of 61

West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library TEEN AREA G

Teen Area 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Graphic Novel 450 225 2 13 26

2 Teen Fiction 1,838 131 14 13 182

Total volumns shelved 2,288 16 208


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Lounge chairs 2 1 2 50 100

2 Study Table for 4 2 4 8 80 160

3 Computers 4 1 4 40 160

4 Ottomans 2 1 2 30 60

5 Book Display 1 20 20

6 Booth 1 4 4 80 80

7 Charging Station 1 10 10

8 End Panel OPAC 1 10 10

Total Seats 20 600


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 4 0 0

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

# Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

#

Area designed to house the Teen collections and provide a social and educational gather space for teens.

Provide separation from quieter areas. Locate near Adult areas.

Design with flexible furnishings to enable in-situ programming. Define space via finishes and furnishings to be

distinct. Provide furnishings for laptop users. Possible gaming area.

Computer

Teen AreaAdult

Services

Circulation

Area

Page 54 of 61

West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library STAFF SUPPORT H

Staff Lounge 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Table for 4 2 4 8 24 192

2 Lounge chair 2 1 2 50 100

3 End Table 1 30 30

4 Serving Counter (6 LF) 1 50 50

5 Cabinet/Counter (9LF) 1 80 80


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 0 0

2 1 0 0

3 1 0 0

4 Deep sink 1 0 0

5 Microwave - 2 1 0 0

6 1 20 20

7 12 2 24

ADJACENCY:

# Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

# Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

#

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Television with Cable

Coffee Pot

Lockers - to be provided by GC

Refridgerator w/ice maker

Provide space removed from workrooms and public spaces for staff use while on break.

Access to the room should not be through other workrooms.

Refrigerator and microwaves are to be provided in the construction contract

Bulletin Board

Staff Staff

workroom

Page 55 of 61

West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library STAFF SUPPORT H

Staff Restrooms 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None Required


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1

2

3

4 Towel Dispenser

5

6

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Provide staff restroom.

Locate near break room, but without opening to break room.

Provide 1

Purse Shelf

Garbage Can

Hand Dryer

Adult Height Toilet

Adult Height Sink

Staff

RestroomStaff Lounge

Staff

workroom

Page 56 of 61

West Regional Library - Lafayette Public Library SUPPORT SERVICES I

Exterior Storage Room 1

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:

OCCUPANCY: Patrons: 0 Staff: varies


SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Industrial Shelving 7 12 84


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

None required


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Provide general purpose storage for the building for seasonal decorations and display units, general

maintenance materials, bulk supplies.

Accessible to all departments.

Provide secure conditioned space

StorageStaff

WorkroomStaff Entry

Page 57 of 61


Janitor's Closet 2

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Industrial Shelving 2 12 24


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Metal cabinet for

chemical suplies1

20 20

2 Maintenance Cart 1 20


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 20

2 Mop rack over sink 1 0

3 Hooks on wall

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

Janitor's closet. Room is designed to house supplies and equipment needed to maintain the facility.

Direct access from hall - locate close to public restrooms if possible.

All shelving to be 18" deep utility shelving anchored to the wall. This room is not to be used for building

electrical panels, or any MEP equipment.

Mop sink

Janitor's Room

Public

Restrooms

Page 58 of 61


Data/Telephone Room 3

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.

SHELVED /

VOLS/

UNIT =

NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 None required


SEATS/U

NIT

TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 Small table 40


AREA/

UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

1 1 40 40

2 UPS/Battery Backup 1 10 10

3 1 30 20

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

House and secure central IT network systems.

Located near Staff Workroom and within 300' cable run of all spaces

Provide cooling for this room. Room needs to be secure with card access. This room should be separate

from electrical room.

Server Rack

TelCom Racks

Date/Telephone

Room

Page 59 of 61


Electrical Room 4

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.


NO. OF SF

UNITS X

AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

None

required


TOTAL

SEATS X

AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

None

required


AREA/UNI

T =

PROGRAM

AREA

1

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

House and secure central Electrical panels..

Adjacent to the Mechanical Room

Electrical Panels

Electrical

Room

Page 60 of 61


Mechanical 5

FUNCTION(S):

ADJACENCY:

COMMENTS:



SHELVING: ITEM

VOLS.


NO. OF SF

UNITS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA

NA


TOTAL

SEATS X AREA/UNIT =

PROGRAM

AREA


PROGRAM

AREA

ADJACENCY:

Adjacency Legend:

Direct Adjacency

Indirect Adjacency

Vision Adjacency

Primary Space

Secondary Space

Tertiary Space

House the mechanical equipment

Toward the staff entry. Could have direct access from the exterior.

This space should be as small as possible while providing access for maintenance and for locating all the necessary

equipment. Do not plave mechanical, plumbing or electrical equipment in the programmed storage roooms. If

thisequipment is divided into 2 rooms to provide a quality system cost effectively, the locations and access must be

reviewed and approved by the owner during Schematic design.

Mechanical Room

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