Bibliographic Essay

Reference:
Lushington, N. (1993). Getting It Right: Evaluating Plans in the Library Building Planning Process. Library Administration & Management , pp. 159-163.

Summary
This article endeavors to show how library users and staffs be involved in the planning sequence. The collaboration between the architect and library staffs through the plan review process, aims to maximize the function of the interiors of the library. The library facility improvement emphasizes on public self-service convenience and improvement of staff productivity.

Reaction
Planning for the sake of improving a facility or an establishment is indeed a challenging role. It requires a smart objective aligned with practicality as upgrading needs funding and time. In our generation, technology regime is stretching. We eagerly invest in internet connections, device replacement and skill enhancement making the physical upkeep of library last on the list.
As a future librarian staff, I know that it is my responsibility to maintain and further develop the place of adventurous learning which is the library. When I read about the article, I had learned that we could have an alliance with the architects since; they have the necessary skill to create the “perfect” design. Of course, it still needs the idea of the library staffs, which listening and cooperation takes place. The Librarian staffs may include the librarian, consultants and assistants. It is interesting how the place will be turned into a more conducive place for learning with the use of Graphic Analysis Program which is like a blueprint.
In the article, Americans with disabilities were considered in planning and designing the library which would be later called the Harwinton Public Library. In figuring out how it would be convenient to access the library, some key points were stated namely the user sequence, user consideration and staff productivity considerations. These three components are essential because it has the proper approach to address public self-service and staff productivity. I think that applying the concepts in the local setting, may be beneficial despite lack of finances. Let us review how they evaluated the interiors of the library and let us see if it would be applicable in our school setting. This article sort of enumerated the standards in the manner of interrogation. The first one is the “user sequence”; they envision the door to be treadle-operated just like the ones in the supermarket. In our school, we just kept the doors open to prevent obstacles because it makes it easier for students who are hand-loaded with books to access the library. I think this would be enough to ensure that upon entrance, convenience is served! On the other hand, our library does not have direct access as it is located at the 4th and 5th floor of Charles Vath Building. It would be better if the school administration would decide to reopen the elevator. The second key point is the “user consideration” which deals on the appealing remarks of the library. If you will visit the library, you will notice the 2 blackboards displayed at the staircase lobby. There are interesting things to read on that corner which may catch your attention. It is somehow suggested that the new books must be displayed upon entrance with covers. This implies that library materials should be presentable. Taking care of the library facility must be initiated within us. As I have observed in the library, it seems to be in arrangement of hierarchy and the sections were very well distributed. Each station is assigned with staffs that can address the person’s concerns Silence is ensured as signs were to inform Louisians when they pass the corridors. There are enough tables to facilitate if group works are needed and the best place is the mezzanine though it is not available during holidays.
In terms of working with an architect, it is much recommended to libraries which need major change in construction of internal structures. But if our library administration wants to further develop the place, I think it is a great idea to sit with the architectures and let the brainstorming happen.

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