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Design Module


From Drab to Dynamo: Remodeling on a Budget

Presentation will take you on a step-by-step journey of the design and transformation of two SJPL branch libraries -- Seventrees and Calabazas. In 3 weeks and with approximately $150,000, these libraries became successful (and realistic) models of the 21st century library.

Topics include:

  • Creating a vision
  • Setting design priorities
  • Choosing elements
  • Budgeting
  • Project management
  • Preparing staff for change
  • Staff participation
  • Nurturing your staff
  • Before and after pictures
  • Pitfalls and reality checks
  • Dialogue and discussion

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This page last updated December 30, 2008 by the Web Team

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