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Design Module

Redesigning for Today's Customers

Presentation will take you on a step-by-step journey of the redesign process and transformation of several SJPL branch libraries. In a short time and with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $150,000, these libraries became successful (and realistic) models of the 21st century library. Design elements for designing from the ground up are also covered.

Topics include:

• Understanding the trends and customer needs
• Creating a vision
• Green strategies
• Setting design priorities and how to build staff by-in
• Branding and wayfinding elements
• Integrating retail food service
• Project management and budgeting
• Preparing staff for change
• Providing staff participation and nurturing opportunities
• Communication and training needs
• Before and after pictures
• Pitfalls and reality checks
• Dialogue and discussion

SJPL featured documents:

An experienced consultant may use any of the following SJPL documents to illustrate and instruct. These will be made available at the time of the presentation or training.

• Building Program and Adjacency Diagram
• Signage Design Guidelines
• FF&E Catalog
• Check-In using LEAN Office Principles layout
• Display furniture specifications
• Floorplan selections
• Photo package
• Single Service Point specifications

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