Tech Library: A Model for Tomorrow
Appendix C: Meeting with Tech Library Staff on 2/17/06
It was important to interview members of the staff because they
are important stakeholders in the project. Since they work at the
library and keep its operations running smoothly, it is important
that our new design caters to all their needs. Below is the information
we received from David Bishop, University Librarian and Robert
Michaelson, Lori Arp and John Blosser, Library Department Heads.Do you have any general concerns with the design?· Probably
would need 2 people for the 24-hour area (safety, book security)· Current
design does not allocate enough space for the journals and reference
(only 2 rows)o Probably enough room for reference aloneo Maybe enough room for both in five years, but there is not right
now· Copy room should
be larger· No microfiche
machine currently in the designo Should be on the main floor somewhereo Would like to purchase a new machine· Would
like to make the classroom easier to find· New
painting and carpeting is a must
Are there any problems with our current circulation desk setup?· Need
an office next to it· 6
shelves of class reserves (books, CDs, DVDs) must be within arms
reach of circulation desko Shelves
are approx. 7’ tall, 3’ wide and 1’ deepo 3 are for book reserves and their size will stay the same over
timeo 3 are for CDs and DVDs and these will probably be expanding Any thing else come to mind that you would like fixed?· Electricity circuit in 1st floor staff lounge needs to
be replaced – currently there is only one circuit that
blows often· Renovate
locker room on main floor (can turn it into office space)· Heating
system (especially in offices) needs to be improved (too hot
in winter)· Better
wireless· More outlets
(even in offices)· Staff Lounge – currently
no heat or windows· Get
rid of carrels and get more tables· How
will office space be allocated?
