Improvement Recommendation 5:
LAPL: “Wayfinding” – Maps and Signs (Best Practices)
Vancouver Public Library
(Project)
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Issues
• Not enough computer services to serve
the population
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Temecula Public LibraryComputers
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Projected Cost
• 75 HP Compaq 8300 Elite Ultra-Slim
desktop computers would replace more
than 40 personal computers that have
been installed at the library since it
opened in 2006.
• Total cost: $54,139
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Benefits
• In 2010, US census reported that
Temecula has a population of 100,097,
with an estimation of 105,208 in 2012
• Program will help in serving the
population
• There are rooms available in the library
that could be used
Improvement Recommendation 6:
Temecula Public Library: Computer Literacy Program
Best Practices
• Adult Literacy Program at the
Oakland Public Library, called
“Second Start”
• Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Issues
• Layout of the parking
• Parking spaces are not proportional to
the population
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Temecula Public LibraryParking
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Temecula Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Projected Cost
• Estimation for a parking garage in
Riverside, CA that is 145,000 square foot
and 5 stories would be $9 million. Keep
in mind contractor fees and architectural
fees.
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Benefits
• With an estimated population of 105,208
in 2012, the Temecula Public Library has
158 parking spaces.
• The library gets many complaints about
the layout of the parking and how few
spots that are free.
• Temecula continues to grow, so should
the parking spaces.
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements (Best
Practices)
Santa Monica Public Library
Improvement Recommendation 7:
Temecula Public Library: Parking Improvements
Best Practices
• Santa Monica Public Library has a
street-level parking lot with metered
one-hour spaces, as well as a
subterranean garage.
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Issues
• Incomplete catalogue with insufficient
information
• Inconsistent, not every catalogue entry
has complete information
• Does not provide sufficient location
information
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Incomplete Catalogue
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Incomplete Catalogue
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Incomplete Item Information
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Insufficient Item Location Info
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Projected Cost
• Staffing: put one or two staff to add the
Google links or book information
• Web Design to update the location
information
• Total cost: $70,000.00
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Benefits
• A complete catalogue will improve success of
researchers
• Provide more information for students and
faculty to help improve research
• The infrastructure already exists, it is just not
being fully utilized
• Making it easier to locate books in other
branches on campus
Improvement Recommendation 8:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Catalogue
Best Practices
• University of British Columbia
• UBC Library Catalogue provides a link to
Google books for each book. And easy way
of adding a book summary
• Sufficient information and links to campus
maps to make it easier to find books on
campus
Improvement Recommendation 8:
Best Practices – UBC Library Catalogue
Link to Google Books
Improvement Recommendation 8:
Best Practices – UBC Library Catalogue
Book Summary
Improvement Recommendation 8:
Best Practices – UBC Library Catalogue
Link to Campus Map
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Issues
• Circulation desk and Reference desk are on different
floors
• The Circulation is huge desk with plenty of space to
include the reference desk
• The maps are hard to read and understand
• There is poor signage leading the north wing of the
main library
• The 6th floor of the main library where the Art books
are housed, requires a facelift
• Poor lighting and insufficient study space and seating
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Library Entrance
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Reference Desk
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Check-out Desk
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Maps Hard to Read
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Poor Signage to North Wing
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Art Stacks, 6th Floor
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Art Stacks, 6th Floor
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Poor Lighting, Art Floor
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Insufficient Study Space
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Insufficient Study Space
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Projected Cost
• Interactive map with mobile capabilities ie.
http://visionstate.com/vicci
• Moving reference to circulation, desk space
already exists
• Lighting, seating and commissioned art work
for the 6th floor
• Total cost: $252,500.00
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Benefits
• Improved user experience by merging
reference desk with the circulation desk at
the main entrance
• With proper signage and mapping, fewer
students will get lost and confused
• Better lighting and proper seating with
larger tables will create a better environment
for research (Art Seating)
Improvement Recommendation 9:
University of Saskatchewan: Library Renovations
Art Seating
Improvement Recommendation 10:
University of Saskatchewan: Work Culture
Improvement Recommendation 10:
University of Saskatchewan: Work Culture
Issues
• Approximately 12 employees were laid off in
the span of 3 days
• Employees were escorted out of the building
without a chance to even grab their
belongings from their desk
• There was no explanation or support for the
remaining staff creating a hostile work
environment and a great divide between
management and support staff
Improvement Recommendation 10:
University of Saskatchewan: Work Culture
Projected Cost
• Bi-annual employee appreciation
celebrations: $5,000
• On-going employee recognition and awards:
$2,500
• Employee training and continuing education:
$10,000
• Mediator to work through animosity
between management and staff: part-time
$10,000
Improvement Recommendation 10:
University of Saskatchewan: Work Culture
Benefits
• Creating a positive work space
• Empowering and appreciating
employees will reduce sick/stress
leaves, increase productivity and
reduce turnover
Improvement Recommendation 10:
University of Saskatchewan: Work Culture
Best Practices
• Cameco – one of the top employers in
Canada encourages ongoing employee
development with a mentoring
program, training programs, onsite
learning and retirement planning
assistance
10 Recommendations
№ Recommendation
Cost
1
LAPL – Solar Power Installation
$75K - $5.5M
2
LAPL – Multilingual Website
$100K
3
LAPL – Complete Renovation, NH Branch
$9M
4
LAPL – “Wasted Spaces”, Central Branch
$218.3K
5
LAPL – Wayfinding, Central Branch
$50K
6
Temecula PL – Computer Literacy Program $54.139K
7
Temecula PL – Parking
$9M
8
UofS – Library Catalogue
$70K
9
UofS – Library Renovations
$252.5K
10 UofS – University Work Culture
$27.5K
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