Community Consultation Bacchus Marsh Library Development

Bacchus Marsh Library DevelopmentCommunity ConsultationSECTION 3 – Secondary Stakeholder Interviews2.4 In terms of design and functionality, the following points represent whatstakeholders believe is good about the current facility:• Not much. The building is dark, uninspiring and is reflective of a 1940’slook library. The building is outdated and doesn’t suit current lifestyle.• Vision is good in the current facility. When you walk in the door youknow exactly where you are, the desk can be seen as soon as youenter the building and the purpose of the building is clearly visible• The current resources and activities are good; users can borrow arange of resources including DVDs as well as books. The bookdelivery to Providence / Community is valuable for social inclusion.• The multi purpose activities are engaging and the service is wellorganised; when staff are welcoming this adds to the experience andworks well.• The current use of design and space is well thought out, eg. Loungearea, children’s space. The design and layout is open, inviting andeasy to use. The currently facility reminds me of a country library.• The building set back is good, the open space works well and internallythe building provides good areas for congregation.• The current facility is located in a prominent, central position andprovides good parking.2.5 In terms of design and functionality, the following points represent whatstakeholders believe could be improved (or is unsuitable) in the currentfacility:• Layout not right, open space all separated. You are really ‘hit’ bybooks when you enter. Really need more space to run things such asconsultation/community meetings, a range of structured andunstructured activities, break-away areas, quiet areas for studying, andadditional children’s programs. The service could also benefit from abetter selection of books.• Current facility does not provide enough space for ancillaries such aspram ‘parking’, cleaners room, plant room, mechanical services, andpublic toilets.• The current facility does not provide quiet areas (sound proofed) foractivities such as studying or reading lounge.• Generally the space needs to be bigger with an office space providedfor the library coordinator. It also needs to be more focussed on thebasic level of ESD.• The current facility lacks atmosphere and does little to interact with thestreet. The building is dull in appearance and it is difficult to tellwhether it is open or closed. It doesn’t stand out as inviting and is inneed of modernisation.Page 22 of 47