Greensboro Public Library and May Memorial Bus Trip
April 24, 2007
Evaluations
More open mobile spaces, flexibility in use.
More technological sorting systems and check in/ check out.
Continuing evolution in model of what a library is, and the cooperation of staff with integrating technology and tradition.
Better display for books
Programs tying reading to other skills in education: art, music, science, etc…
Interactive, rotating signage with theme
Make sure our library is neat, clean, and well organized, books are neat on shelves and many other neat ideas.
No Sunday hours unless there are more staff to work Sunday.
The Greensboro library has well written policies for the computer users.
Did not notice any patrons using cell phones, only Durham County patrons were using cell phones.
Greensboro library has a well written policy for library users.
Burlington has increased circulation by circulating older issues of magazines at all service points.
Computer users are better behaved in all sites, compared to Durham
We need to set some limits to noise, socializing, disturbing…
Lots of charm with pictures, antique furniture, beautiful clock etc… No charm in Durham County Libraries, consider beautification in the out of doors.
Open bins for easy access and the book for children and open bins for CD’s and DVD’s.
Round area where PC’s are placed for the adults takes up less room and gives privacy.
Collaboration between library and art display, right now there is not any at East.
Put up one page of concise computer use policy, on each computer.
YA graphic novels separated from the rest of the YA collection, kids can find them easier, not this way at East or North in Durham.
Career areas for YA books designed for different careers; college testing GRE, SAT
So kids can see them.
More visual presence.
More space in children’s department.
Automatic check in/ check out system.
Main needs to move to a different location.
Need a coffee chop.
Need an automatic book drop system.
More creativity in children’s area
Beautification
Interior themes
Change of location for main
Become state of the arts in several departments
I like the peacefulness of the Kathleen Edwards Branch.
Be creative inside and out.
Area for coffee and conversation for adults and teens.
I enjoyed the visual aspects of having audio visual in individual departments.
Separate social services from public library.
Programs that use a theme that draw the community- art.
Children’s books in an exciting environment and bin.
Integration of art with interior themes.
Coffee and food creates more of a social experience.
Engage the community with interactive landscape, a park and a library.
A library that creates its own world, just like a good book.
The public library as a place for the general public, welcoming, and comfortable, not institutional.
Focus on books and ideas, a celebration.
General appearance of building @ Greensboro:
Clock Tower book display was an eye-catching exhibit in the children's area!
Lamps used for many of the seating areas throughout the library.
Comfortable window seating for children.
Children's area goes to eighth grade level at Greensboro, in addition to a separate young adult area for adolescent materials
Young Adult area contains a college and career section.
Large wheeled stage which can be used for presentations in the children's area.
Advantages to the public:
Glenwood and Hemphill libraries emphasizes diversity and multiculturalism.
Baby seats offered at branch highly advantageous
Art room at Hemphill library of assistance in well-rounded education.
Wheeled bins for children's books at Hemphill and Kathleen library make for easy access.
Grant writer classes at a particular library.
Use wall space more efficiently in library need more pictures.
Bright colors especially in children’s area.
Bright colors especially in children’s area.
New book rental.
Weeding initiative for all branches.
Community programs to bring new ideas to the branch.
Plenty of windows
More computer signs and policies.
Consider out of county payment plan, one payment made not once a year.
Consider better privileges to teachers and Durham county workers that are not Durham county residents.
Dedicated area to the friends.
Room for growth on the shelves.
Non-profit material that can be checked out.
Children’s computers that have learning material pre installed.
Merchandising
Dedicated area for the friends.
Screened porch with chairs.
Art.
Computer for people who are visually impaired.
The large wheeled stage for puppets.
Baby seats put out in children’s area.
Increased art contributions from schools.
Homey touches like window seats.
Play area arranged in a special form.
Separate African-American section.
Coffee, Bake sale area.
Arts and crafts area for children.
More things to bring teens in.
More art on walls.
Low bins for children’s book display.
Display of events that change in front of entry.
Clean and quiet at most libraries.
Very open and interesting.
Arranged for growth.
Appropriate furniture in children’s section.
Enhance customer service for all staff.
Children’s display of poems on the wall.
Clean.
Age appropriate easy display.
Open colorful, inviting environment.
Friendly environment and comfortable.
Multi-cultural branch and centers.
Branch at Eno -Park.
Displays.
Art program with literacy.
Teen programs.
Teen programs.
Lots of windows.
Low benches for children.
Art work.
More open facility.
Lots of space.
Arranged communication with other branches.
Covered computers and covered wires.
More art.
Clear policies.
Amazing programs.
Clean, neat, soothing, and quiet.
More computers.
Artwork.
More windows.
More flexible hours.
Large facilities for main.
More lighting.
Openness.
More space for shifting and weeding.
Space for growth.
Neat, clean and dust free.
Bright lights, relaxed atmosphere.
Well designed area.
Artwork.
Technology.
Weeding collections.
Become proactive to build day shelter for homeless.
Educate staff in good customer service.
Coffee shop.
Face books out for marketing purposes.
Tidy up main, looks very junky.
More computers and remove them from under reference management.
Nice children’s room.
Open space.
Art studio.
Natural light
Integration of community in library.
Part time staff able to work evenings and weekends.
Art exhibits.
Computers in many different areas.
Garden.
Large space.
Artwork, murals.
Space for growth.
Library sponsored garden area.
Circulation of back issues of magazines.
Spanish classes.
High sorting area.
Increased programs for community.
Bright and colorful children’s area.
Phone a story.
Another open house for East Regional
Artwork.
Increased programs.
NCLIVE screen save.
Large area.
Shelf display.
Computer lab.
Outdoor access.
Private space for teens.
Careful matching of the collection for better community service.
More electronic resources.
Permanent space for friends used book sales.
Automated check in and service.
Formal training for teen and volunteers.
Magnet Branch to encourage the community to visit the branch.
Electronic book drop.
Lots of space.
Computer terminal.
Localized services and functions.
Convenient turning book racks.
I loved the shelving and the organization of the outreach area.
Art
Wide verity of periodicals.
Interacting children sections.
Kid friendly shelving.
Display shelving kiosk.
Garden area.
Screen porch area.
Coffee book shop.
In partnership with the museum of life and science.
Partnership with Carolina Theater and arts council.
Screened porch with rocking chairs.
Computer room.
Study room.
Better signage.
Staff picks.
Library based on public desires and needs.
Book and coffee shop.
Video cameras.
Live animal drawings for children.
Galleries and meeting areas.
Rotunda art painting.
Book drop.
Natural light.
Computer teaching lab.
Books neat on shelf.
Hanging sculptures.
Chinese calligraphy.
Family living room.
Coffee bar.
Open reading areas.
Teen lounge.
Environment friendly.
Easily viewed books
Colorful children area
Kid friendly seating
Dedicated children’s area.
More light.
More art.
Pods and desk chairs.
Coffee shop.
Used book store.
Study room.
Express computers.
Artwork designed colors, very inviting for children.
Outdoor seating.
Enclosed patio.
Reduce overcrowding of books.
Signage.
Weed out damaged material.
Rotating meeting rooms.
Natural lighting
Merchandising material.
TV screens for publicity.
Friend’s space.
More hours year round.
Café.
Used book store.
Children’s excite.
Sorting section for books.
Developed staff training.
Forge alliances and partnerships with the community.
Exciting artwork.
- When children and their parents wait for a long time to use the computers in the children’s unit, they often get angry and combative. Can we offer them more things to do?
· We can pull craft, art, sports and picture books off the shelves and put them in a display area between the sofas. If we add a small table with paper pencils and crayons, maybe the kids can do something besides stare at the computers
Long term
- Rooms for tutoring
- City reserves study rooms
- Book sales
- Outside park and beautification
- Complete staff for all needs
- Bright colors for children (they pick colors)
- Arts library at Southern Branch
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