Casuarina Library in Darwin undertook a 12 week, million dollar refurbishment in late 2008, re-opening just before Christmas. The "new" library is light and bright with lots of space throughout and a mix of study areas and casual seating dotted around.
The collection now includes 4 non fiction "living rooms" Home & Garden, Health and Wellness, Language and Travel and Parenting.
Sadly there was a delay with signage so the library has been open for 6 months will absolutely no internal signage in place but despite that staff report an increase in memberships and borrowing since the re-opening.
Their children's area was large and featured a mix of front facing and tub style shelving which ensured the space looked appeal and was easy to keep tidy.
No RFID but there were 2 self issue terminals, currently operating at approx 30%. While I was there the staff moved mostly in close proximity of the circ desk but did appear relaxed in venturing to the customer side of the desk to assist with DIY demos.
The height adjustable table for one of their self issue machines was fabulous (I want one!) and it was placed between the Children's Library and the Ref Desk, meaning it was used regularly by families but was also close to staff if assistance was required by anyone with limited mobility.
Another good idea I took away was the 10 MOST REQUESTED ITEMS in the teenage area, naturally at the moment The Twilight Series held the top 4 spots!
2 comments:
I like the idea of height adjustable tables also. I wonder do self checkouts need to be near the exit?
That table was tops, you know me and fun stuff!! The distance DIY to door in no further than Altona.
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