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to the public for their information. Attempts such as these <br /> would serve to gather support for the library effort and to <br /> raise public awareness that an expansion is necessary in order <br /> to provide better services. <br /> Mr. Lucker spoke to the process of program explaining a <br /> decision on the size of the building would have to be determined. <br /> When the Committee determines the size of usable space, the <br /> architect will then determine the gross square footage. <br /> The first process is to decide how the building/space is to <br /> be used by way of general organization of the building and the <br /> types of activities anticipated. The second process involves <br /> quantification of volumes into square feet. <br /> Mr. Lucker advised the Committee of some of the continuing <br /> additional costs involved in a library expansion project. Use of <br /> the library will rise dramatically creating a demand for <br /> additional operating hours, services, and staffing; the <br /> additional. created space will warrant additional collections; as <br /> well as the necessity for a book security system in order to <br /> protect library investments. <br /> Mr. Lucker asked the Committee to carefully consider the <br /> various types of programming they would like to see implemented <br /> such as lectures, films, etc. ; and he advised that a larger <br /> building will obviously increase operational/maintenance costs . <br /> Mr. Lucker advised against creating two entrances, he asked <br /> the Committee to decide whether or not they wanted more than one <br /> circulation desk (adult/children) . He did encourage the <br /> Committee to maintain and reflect the unique character of the <br /> Town within the library design. <br /> Ms. Powers made it clear that she would like to approach <br /> this project as a team effort and that both capital and long term <br /> costs are clearly understood, resulting in an efficient and <br /> economical building. She asked for assistance from the Committee <br /> in identifying the mission of the library upon its completion. <br /> Ms. Powers stated the proposed operational costs will be <br /> based upon current market values . She spoke to the seasonal <br /> nature of the Town. Helene DeFoe stated the library conducts <br /> two-thirds of the business conducted in the months of July and <br /> August. Mr. Lucker suggested expansion should be based upon <br /> the ten month year-round cycle, absorbing the other two summer <br /> months into the operation. <br /> In support of the library expansion Mr. Lucker reported that <br /> overall library use is up, the number of books being published is <br /> higher than ever before, and that book sales are up throughout <br /> the country, He also noted that there will always be a need to <br /> assist the public in utilizing technological information. <br /> -3- <br />