05-14-2019 Work Session
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – 4:30 PM
Main Conference Room
County Administration Building, 1 Center Street
Chatham, Virginia 24531
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (4:30 PM)
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
For the citizens’ convenience, all Work Session and Committee Meetings are now being
recorded and can be viewed on the same YouTube location as the Board of Supervisor’s
Business Meetings. Please remember that the Board’s Work Session is designed for
internal Board and County Staff communication, discussion, and work. It is not a
question and answer session with the audience. Accordingly, during the Work Session,
no questions or comments from the audience will be entertained. Respectfully, any
outbursts or disorderly conduct from the audience will not be tolerated and may result in
the offending person’s removal from the Work Session. As a reminder, all County
citizens, and other appropriate parties as designated by the Board’s Bylaws, are permitted
to make comments under the Hearing of the Citizens’ Section of tonight’s Business
Meeting.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Go Virginia Robotic Grant Match Funding Request Discussion (Staff Contact:
Gregory L. Sides); (20 minutes)
b. VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan Discussion (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (30
minutes)
c. Library Feasibility Study Update (Staff Contact: Lisa W. Tuite); (15 minutes)
6. STAFF, COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS
a. Building and Property Committee Update (Staff Contact: Richard N. Hicks); (10
minutes)
Work Session - May 14, 2019
b. Pet Center Update (Staff Contact: James P. McLaughlin); (10 minutes)
c. Other Reports
7. BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Go Virginia Robotic Grant Match Funding Request Discussion (Staff
Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (20 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 5.a
Attachment(s): Request for Funding - Robotics
Reviewed By:
Troy Simpson, with the Institute of Advanced Learning and Research, will discuss with the
Board the Go Virginia Robotic Grant Match Funding Request.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan Discussion (Staff Contact: Gregory L.
Sides); (30 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 5.b
Attachment(s): Board Work Session unpaved roads
Reviewed By:
Jay Craddock, with VDOT, will present the Board with an update on VDOT’s Secondary Six-
Year Plan for the County.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Library Feasibility Study Update (Staff Contact: Lisa W. Tuite); (15
minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Lisa W. Tuite
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 5.c
Attachment(s): Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19
Reviewed By:
Gil Entzminger, Consultant, will provide the Board with an update on the Library Feasibility
Study.
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Library Expansion Study
Prepared for Pittsylvania County and the Pittsylvania Public Library System
Pittsylvania Public Library System
Prepared by:
APRIL 25, 2019
DRAFT
PITTSYLVA NIA COUNTY
Public library
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Existing Library Facilities
Community Summary
A Compelling Need
Community and Staff Input
Satisfying the Need
PPLS Performance Measures
Modern Library Trends
Locations for the New Libraries
Existing Library Branches
Recommendations
Cost Estimates
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Acknowledgments
The Pittsylvania Public Library System and Enteros Design would like to recognize the following groups
and individuals whose contributions to this process were invaluable.
Library Director
Lisa Tuite
Pittsylvania County Government
Robert “Bob” Warren
Joe Davis
Dr. Charles Miller
Elton Blackstock
Ben Farmer
David Smitherman
Dr. Mark Jones
Calvin Doss
Cassandra Crump
Rev. Raymond Ramsey
Community Planning Team
Shannon Stoler
Jessie Barksdale
Angela Wells
Alice Shelton
Teresa Petty
Martha Walker, Ph.D.
Janie Davis
Phyllis Roach
Katherlene Carter
Planning/Design Team
Enteros Design, PC
Gil Entzminger, AIA, LEED AP
7 N 25th Street, Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23223
804.861.1200 | gil@enterosdesign.com
Board of Supervisors, Chatham/Blairs District
Board of Supervisors, Dan River District
Board of Supervisors, Banister District
Board of Supervisors, Staunton River District
Board of Supervisors, Callands/Gretna District
County Administrator
Superintendent of Schools
School Board, Callands/Gretna District
School Board, Dan River District
School Board, Banister District
Citizen, Dan River District
Citizen, Banister District
Smart Beginnings
Library Board
Pittsylvania County Schools
Citizen, Dan River District
Citizen, Banister District
Library Board
Citizen, Banister District
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Executive Summary
Pittsylvania County Libraries play a vital role in the
lives of County residents as evident by the more
than 35,000 registered card holders, 153,943 visitors
annually, and almost 20,000 attendees to library
programs. The libraries provide access to literature,
education, training, culture, and technology
to many residents who have limited resources
otherwise. The five existing library branches are
located mainly along the Route 29 north/south axis
in the center of the County. Residents who live
in the more remote eastern and western portions
of the County do not have convenient access to
these libraries. This study evaluates existing library
facilities, evaluates opportunities to expand access
to library services throughout the County, and the
need for possible new library branches in the Dan
River, Banister, and Staunton River Districts.
Although the Library System provides a
tremendous resource to the County residents, the
size of the existing facilities is substantially below
recommended standards for the population of the
County. The Library of Virginia’s “Planning for
Library Excellence: Standards for Virginia Public
Libraries” recommends a minimum of .6 square
feet of library space per resident at the lowest level
of library services. The existing library facilities
offer approximately .4 square feet per resident. The
existing library spaces have tall shelving, narrow
aisles, limited seating and lack of adequate staff
space. The existing facilities should be expanded
and/or new library facilities should be constructed.
During a three-day data gathering visit, interviews
were conducted with staff, stake holders, and
the public to gather valuable information on the
need for library services in the County. Staff,
stakeholders, and residents were outspoken about
how the libraries enrich their lives. In all the
meetings, the need for expanding library facilities
and access to library services was compelling.
Common interests in expanded services included
larger meeting rooms, separate flexible use STEAM
and Children’s program rooms, study and tutoring
rooms, improved seating, and outdoor spaces.
Evaluating the need for new library branches in the
Dan River, Banister, and Staunton River Districts
involved analyzing space needs described by staff,
and input or demand for library services by the
community. The population density, proximity
to commercial and public buildings, and distance
from existing county libraries make Dan River a
good candidate for a new library branch. A detailed
space allocation program shows that a branch
library with 11,000 to 12,000 square feet would be
needed to provide the services requested for the
Dan River District. The size of a branch library for
Banister may be the same size as recommended for
Dan River; however, the population in Banister and
lack of a concentration of commercial and public
buildings may indicate that a smaller branch library
would satisfy the need.
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• Executive Summary (continued)
An express library with approximately 4,000 square
feet would provide access to collections, a small
meeting space, and public computers. Perhaps
adding 4,000 square feet to the existing Chatham
and/or the Gretna Branch libraries would help
to serve the overall community in addition to a
new 4,000 square foot branch in Banister. The
Town of Hurt in the Staunton River District also
has a higher population density and proximity to
commercial and public buildings. The expressed
need for library services in this community suggest
that a library with approximately 11,000 square
feet would be required. Several locations for
libraries were discussed for each community. The
prominent locations that seem to have adequate
infrastructure are near the public schools in each
district. More detailed information about these
locations is noted in the report for each district.
In addition to evaluating existing facilities and
studying expansion opportunities, the proposed
plans for the renovation of the Gretna Branch were
reviewed. The Gretna Branch will be expanded into
an existing adjacent area formally occupied by a
technical college. The expansion will nearly double
the facility to include an expanded adult area,
renovated children’s area, large new meeting room,
separate children’s program room, renovated staff
area, and new outdoor reading garden. This report
contains more detailed recommendations for the
renovation.
The budgets for the new library facilities will
vary depending on final designs, size, and
market conditions at the time of construction. A
preliminary budget estimate is provided as part of
this report. Based on average costs per square for
new construction, an 11,000 to 12,000 square foot
library may cost between $4.3 and $5.1 million. If
a suitable existing building is available for reuse
as a library, the building renovation budget may
be between $2.6 an $4.1 million depending on the
complexity of the project. A smaller, 4,000 square
foot, express library may cost between $1.7 and $1.9
million. The budgets presented in this report are
intended to assist with planning for strategies to
move forward with expansion options. Additional
design and budget planning will be required to
accurately estimate final construction costs for the
project.
Based on the information contained in this report,
the library committee and the County should
evaluate the best options for expanding access to
library services. It is clear that expanded library
facilities are needed, and each community has
a high demand for additional access to library
services. At least one new branch should be
constructed, and additional new branches should
be constructed and/or existing branches should
be expanded as construction funding becomes
available.
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Existing Library Facilities
Size, Location, and Capabilities of the Current Branch Libraries
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Existing Library Facilities
The Pittsylvania Library Systems consists of five
branches distributed primarily along the Route 29
corridor running north south through the County.
The Chatham branch is the largest branch and
also houses library administration for the entire
system. The Mt. Hermon Branch was recently
built and serves as a precedent for future library
improvements and renovations. The Gretna
Library is scheduled for renovation and will double
in size as it expands into the former footprint of a
community college center with whom it shared the
facility.
The library system occupies a total of 25,375
square feet, or .4 square feet per capita, which is
significantly lower than the minimum .6 square feet
per capita recommended by the Library of Virginia
“Planning for Library Excellence: Standards for
Virginia Public Libraries”. The small size of the
facilities limits the library system’s ability to provide
study and tutoring rooms, community gathering
space, and a variety of programs promoting science
and technology as well as arts and literature
commonly found in modern libraries.
Brosville/Cascade
Mt. Hermon
Chatham
History and Research Center
Gretna
Existing Facility Sizes
Chatham 7,600
Gretna 6,375 (after proposed renovation)
Mt. Hermon 5,000
Brosville/Cascade 3,300
History Research Center 3,100
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• Existing Library Facilities (continued)
To expand the reach of library services to remote
areas of the County, the system operates a book
mobile which makes 50-60 stops around the
County monthly. The bookmobile operates from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday.
The bookmobile stops for approximately 60
minutes at defined stops, which means that patrons
must arrange their schedule around the book
mobile visits. This schedule may not be convenient
to many of the County’s residents. While the
bookmobile may provide books to those that can
visit its stops, it does not provide computer access,
children’s reading programs, or other activities. The
bookmobile was purchased in 2006, and it may
need to be replaced in the next ten years at a cost of
$150,000 to $185,000.
Despite the limited reach and square footage of its
facilities, the library offers exceptional services to
many residents of Pittsylvania County. The libraries
have over 35,000 card holders, 760,000 materials in
the collection, 45 public access computers, 154,000
visitors and 20,000 participants in programs
annually. With expanded square footage and
additional facilities, the libraries could offer the
types of programs and services expected in modern
libraries in similar communities. An investment in
these facilities and services would allow Pittsylvania
County to offer its residents and businesses the
types of amenities needed to compete with other
localities.
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Community Survey
Community Characteristics, Relationships, and Demographics
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Community Survey
Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County is the largest county in Virginia
by land area, occupying 978 square miles. It is
composed of a beautiful, rural landscape with
rolling hills, open farmland, flowing rivers, and
pristine lakes. Highway 29 bisects the County
running north-south, and Routes 40, 57, and 58
cross the County running east to west. The larger
towns and urban centers are located along highway
29 with the City of Danville at the southern end
of the County. Although the county is included
in the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area, the
county itself is sparsely populated and economically
disadvantaged. The Pittsylvania County Libraries
are located along Highway 29 in the center of the
County. The more rural and isolated areas of the
County are remote and lack convenient access to
library services. The far reaches of the County are
at the upper limit of driving time recommended
by the Library of Virginia’s “Planning for Library
Excellence: Standards for Virginia Public Libraries”.
The County does operate a book mobile to serve
more remote areas, but the hours of operation and
schedule are not convenient to all residents.
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• Existing Community Survey (continued)
The county has seven districts, each with a unique
population and unique needs. The districts to
the east of Route 29 are Dan River, Banister, and
Staunton River. Libraries are not currently located
within these districts and residents must travel
to Mt. Hermon, Chatham, and Gretna to access
County Library services. Residents of the County
also utilize the service at the Altavista library in
neighboring Campbell County, and libraries in the
City of Danville.
Residents in these eastern districts have requested
new or expanded library services to better serve
their communities. The following information
summarizes the unique features of these districts.
Staunton River District
BannisterDistrict
Dan RiverDistrict
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Dan River District
The Dan River District hugs the City of Danville
to the East and North. It is the most densely
populated district in the county with approximately
9,491 residents. The Dan River District has seen a
recent influx of population due to a recent trend of
families and professionals moving out of the City
of Danville into the quieter confines of the suburbs.
The Dan River District has a higher percentage of
professionals with advanced degrees and in skilled
occupations like engineering, IT, and administrative
work residing in its borders than the neighboring
districts.
The district has the largest proportion of people less
than 20 years old, and is home to a growing family
oriented population. The only elementary school
seated in the district is Kentuck Elementary which
has historically been a low-performing school
across all grade levels. The Dan River District does
not have a public library within its borders, so many
residents and students access the closest facility, the
Mt. Hermon Library.
• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Population Density
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Total Population 9,491
Under 5 496
5-9 640
10-14 662
15-19 562
20-29 940
30-39 1,085
40-49 1,436
50-59 1,594
60 and older 2,076
Female 52%
Male 48%
White 79%
Black 19%
Other 2%
Families 72%
Singles 28%
Median HH Income $42,100
Unemployment 5.4%
Receive Financial Assist. 21.3%
Less than High School 19%
High School Graduate 56%
Higher Degree 25%
Dan River District
• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Total Population 9,491
Under 5 496
5-9 640
10-14 662
15-19 562
20-29 940
30-39 1,085
40-49 1,436
50-59 1,594
60 and older 2,076
Female 52%
Male 48%
White 79%
Black 19%
Other 2%
Families 72%
Singles 28%
Median HH Income $42,100
Unemployment 5.4%
Receive Financial Assist. 21.3%
Less than High School 19%
High School Graduate 56%
Higher Degree 25%
Dan River DistrictDan River District
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Banister District
The Banister District is a diverse, sprawling, mostly
rural district. The District has a very irregularly
shaped boundary with narrow strips of land
extending from the far north to the far south.
There is a high single parent population in the
district. Employment opportunities are limited
with a large proportion of employment in the
agricultural sector. The district has a lower than
average number of children under 14, but a higher
than average number of 15-17 year old teens. The
largest age group in the district is over 60 years
old. Mt. Airy Elementary serves the youth of the
Banister District, but there is no branch library
within the district. The majority of residents use
the Chatham or Gretna Branches.
• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Population Density
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Total Population 8,279
Under 5 421
5-9 439
10-14 480
15-19 518
20-29 935
30-39 904
40-49 1,205
50-59 1,384
60 and older 1,993
Female 51%
Male 49%
White 44%
Black 53%
Other 3%
Families 68%
Singles 32%
Median HH Income $38,200
Unemployment 3.3%
Receive Financial Assist. 21.6%
Less than High School 21%
High School Graduate 62%
Higher Degree 17%
Banister District
• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Total Population 8,279
Under 5 421
5-9 439
10-14 480
15-19 518
20-29 935
30-39 904
40-49 1,205
50-59 1,384
60 and older 1,993
Female 51%
Male 49%
White 44%
Black 53%
Other 3%
Families 68%
Singles 32%
Median HH Income $38,200
Unemployment 3.3%
Receive Financial Assist. 21.6%
Less than High School 21%
High School Graduate 62%
Higher Degree 17%
Banister District
Banister District
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• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Staunton River District
The Staunton River District is the northernmost
district in the county. It has a high population
density, although a low proportion of children
live in the district. The district has a high
unemployment rate, with the largest percentage of
workers employed in production-based industries,
such as manufacturing. Less than 1% of the
population works in a STEM related field. The
area is more economically disadvantaged than the
Dan River District, but has a low crime rate. Once
a bustling manufacturing hub, the district has
recently lost many of its workforce due to industry
leaving the area.
The Staunton River District contains Hurt
Elementary, which is one of the higher performing
elementary schools in the County. The population
center is the Town of Hurt which is located on the
northern edge of the County along the Roanoke
River. Altavista is directly across the river from the
Town of Hurt.
Population Density
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Total Population 8,877
Under 5 464
5-9 510
10-14 475
15-19 528
20-29 880
30-39 934
40-49 1,333
50-59 1,421
60 and older 2,332
Female 51%
Male 49%
White 78%
Black 21%
Other 1%
Families 68%
Singles 32%
Median HH Income $38,900
Unemployment 3.4%
Receive Financial Assist. 14.4%
Less than High School 22%
High School Graduate 69%
Higher Degree 19%
Staunton River District
• Existing Community Survey (continued)
Total Population 8,877
Under 5 464
5-9 510
10-14 475
15-19 528
20-29 880
30-39 934
40-49 1,333
50-59 1,421
60 and older 2,332
Female 51%
Male 49%
White 78%
Black 21%
Other 1%
Families 68%
Singles 32%
Median HH Income $38,900
Unemployment 3.4%
Receive Financial Assist. 14.4%
Less than High School 22%
High School Graduate 69%
Higher Degree 19%
Staunton River District
Staunton River District
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A Compelling Need
The Importance of a Public Library
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A Compelling Need
Pittsylvania County has many assets including a
strong sense of community pride, scenic beauty,
significant land area, rivers and lakes, and natural
resources. Its economy has traditionally been
based on agriculture, tobacco, manufacturing, and
textiles. The decline of these market sectors has
led to higher unemployment and lower income
in the County. The County’s median household
income is $43,087, while in Virginia the average
median household income was $71,535 in 2017.
In Pittsylvania schools, 52%-73% of students
qualify for economically disadvantaged assistance
in nutrition programs. Despite the limited
opportunities for higher paying jobs in the County,
residents have worked hard to find employment
in other sectors. The unemployment rate in 2018
was 3.6% which was only slightly higher than the
average unemployment rate in Virginia. Nationally,
job markets have shifted to service industries,
technology, high tech manufacturing, and
healthcare. Economic revitalization in Pittsylvania
County depends on establishing a highly educated
and trained work force, and attracting other
businesses and industries to the area. Libraries
in Pittsylvania County can help with economic
revitalization by improving education and literacy
rates, promoting science and technological
innovation, and providing cultural amenities sought
by residents and businesses considering relocating
to the area. In June of 2018, the Pittsylvania County
Library Board of Trustees published the “Library
Expansion Concept Paper” which established a
compelling need for expanded library services in
the County. The following information summarizes
and supplements the findings of that report, and
the full version of the report can be found in the
appendix to this document.
Education
Literacy and education are foundations for
prosperity and economic advancement for people
and localities. Early literacy and establishing a
love for reading and lifelong learning is critical to
developing a well educated and highly trained work
force in a community. In Pittsylvania County, 90%
of kindergarteners met the PALS (Phonological
Awareness Literacy Screening) benchmark, but only
67% of Third Grade students met the benchmark.
In the “Library Expansion Concept Paper” noted
above, a correlation is reached between lower
performing elementary schools and distance from
public libraries. Many families in the rural areas
of the County do not have access to books within
the household. Providing convenient access to
libraries in these communities will make it easier
for these families to have access to early literacy
books and programs. The existing libraries do a
good job at conducting early literacy and summer
reading programs, but making these programs
more accessible to the remote areas of the County
will provide opportunities to improve literacy
for all residents. In several stakeholder meetings
conducted as part of the data gathering process for
this study, discussions suggested that a stronger
partnership and more collaboration between the
library system and school system would help to
strengthen early literacy and reading programs.
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Adult Education
Overall, Pittsylvania County has a low high school
graduation rate and a high adult illiteracy rate.
Estimates suggest that 5% to 15% of the County’s
population is illiterate. In the Dan River, Banister,
and Staunton River Districts, only 56%-69% of
the adult population holds a high school diploma.
Many older residents dropped out of school to work
in factories or in agriculture. Now that jobs in
those market sectors are disappearing, many adults
in the County are having difficulty finding good
paying jobs. Libraries offer opportunities for adults
to finish and expand their education. Libraries can
offer G.E.D. classes to allow adults to obtain a high
school equivalent diploma so that they can expand
their employment opportunities or move onto
receive college degrees. For many adults, the library
offers the only source of information and guidance
to show them opportunities and a path forward.
In the Banister stakeholder meeting as part of
the information gathering sessions, a young man
eloquently spoke about how the library showed him
a path out of a difficult childhood and allowed him
to see opportunities for a brighter future. He is now
finishing online higher education classes through
the library. Having convenient access to library
services will allow adults in the County to improve
their education, increase employment rates, and
contribute to economic development in the County.
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Career Assistance and Business Development
Libraries are one of the few locations where
individuals go to seek assistance with job searching
and career guidance. Many libraries offer assistance
and training in resume writing, computer classes,
job search and interview tactics, and guidance in
searching for career opportunities. These resources
are particularly important in economically
disadvantaged communities and in economic
downturns. This fact is very evident in the data and
statistics which show a spike in library uses in 2011
in Pittsylvania County and around the Country.
Assistance offered by libraries extends beyond
helping to find a job by helping entrepreneurs
to start small businesses. Many libraries build
facilities and programs to serve as business
incubators. These facilities can be as simple as
a multi-purpose conference room used by small
business owners to meet clients. It can also
mean access to business equipment, software,
and technology that a startup business may not
otherwise have access to. Many libraries setup a
program to have volunteer accountants or attorneys
to meet with startup business owners to provide
free counseling on a weekly or monthly basis. All of
these services and programs could help to support
business growth and economic development in the
County.
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• A Compelling Need (continued)
Access to Technology and Innovation
The rural nature and economic conditions of the
County results in the lack of computer and internet
access for the majority of residents in the County.
The number of people using the public libraries
for computer access is nearly double that of other
localities. Public libraries serve as one of the only
venues that cross the digital divide and provide
free access to computers and the internet for all.
In today’s society, the transition to exclusively
digital transactions is accelerating, and access
to computers and the internet is critical for job
searches and applications, school assignments,
and filing government forms. Pittsylvania County
desperately needs access to high speed internet
services, and the public libraries are currently
one of the only sources of that access for many
residents.
Modern libraries are also serving as technology
innovation centers to expose young people and
adults alike to new technologies and opportunities.
Newly constructed facilities should include an
multi-purpose and flexible activity room to
promote STEAM programs, focusing on Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. These
spaces accommodate a variety of activities for
different age groups which might include a
robotics club demonstrating and building robots,
a gardening club promoting home gardening, or
a watercolor painting class. Infrastructure for
power, water, and storage for equipment including
3D printers, digital production equipment, or craft
materials help to support this variety of activities.
These types of spaces expose residents to ideas,
technology, and opportunities to encourage them to
expand and take advantage of their potential.
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Economic and Social Impact
According to many studies including “Public
Libraries- A Wise Investment” by Library Research
Service, the return on investment in public libraries
results in approximately $5 in economic benefit
for every $1 invested. Many of these benefits are
realized in the improvements in education and
increase employment levels as described above.
Construction of libraries also serves as a catalyst for
growth and development in the areas surrounding
their construction. They are an amenity that can
attract other businesses and construction if planned
appropriately. These factors help to increase
revenue, property values, and the quality of life for
the communities they serve. Libraries are one of the
key institutions of a community needed to attract
and retain residents and business as well as to help
develop and build the social fabric which helps hold
a community together. Libraries serve this function
by providing a place for gathering discussion, and
social engagement. They become the cultural and
social centers of a community.
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Community and Staff Input
What You Want in a Library
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Community and Staff Input
In order to assist in defining the needs for new
libraries, a series of staff and community input
meetings were held over three days of information
gathering. Stakeholder meetings were held with
government officials, civic leaders, and school
representatives in Dan River, Banister, and Staunton
River. Evening community meetings were open
to the public and citizens were encouraged to offer
input on the need for expanded library services in
their district. Staff interviews were conducted, and
a detailed questionnaire was reviewed with staff to
determine the specific requirements for collections,
seating, program space and staff areas. The
following library features were common requests
for new library spaces.
• Access to computers and the internet is critical
for Pittsylvania residents
• Libraries should be open, inviting, and
incorporate natural light
• Additional community meeting space is needed
for 50 to 75 occupants
• A separate children’s program room is needed
• Flexible use activities rooms to accommodate
STEAM programs should be provided
• Study rooms and tutoring rooms ranging in size
from 2 to 6 people
• Additional programs for children and story
time hours for working parents are needed
• Programs for early literacy and partnerships
with the schools
• Libraries should be built where the need is
greatest and where people will use them
• Outdoor programming space should be
provided
• Abundant electrical outlets for charging devices
are needed
• Libraries should accommodate a variety of
activities including exercise and nutrition
classes
• Senior activities should be included such as
gardening, sewing, bingo, and health classes
• Libraries should be community centers
• Should have a café or bookstore feel
• Business center for business support and
incubation
• Spaces for teens with gaming, study rooms, cafe
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Satisfying the Need
What the PPLS Library Needs
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Program Summary
Based on input gathered during the initial
discovery and information gathering phase, a list
of spaces and square footages was established for
each building. These lists include the traditional
library spaces required for shelving and collections,
seating, and program space. The spaces also
incorporate study rooms, tutoring rooms,
flexible use STEAM activity space, technology,
and computers in response to community input.
Incorporating the variety of spaces needed by the
community is important, while still managing the
size of the facility so that it is appropriate to the
size of the community and reasonably achievable
construction budgets. Later sections of this report
compare the program and facility size to other
libraries recently built in similar communities.
Based on the list of program spaces and required
square footages, the projected area for new libraries
would range between 11,000 and 12,000 square feet.
This size library is significantly larger than other
libraries in the system as a result of lower shelving,
wider aisles, study rooms, tutoring rooms, larger
meeting rooms, and separate program rooms.
Dan River District
Based on population density figures provided by
the County and input provided by the community,
the Dan River district may justify a slightly larger
facility located near Danville in the Kentuck area.
Residents currently visit the Mt. Hermon Library
or the library in the City of Danville. Because of its
slightly larger and more concentrated population,
a 75 person community meeting room, larger
program room, and additional study rooms are
proposed for this library.
Banister
The Banister District is a large, irregularly shaped
district which has sections that extend from north
to south. The expansive land area is relatively
spread out and sparsely populated, with no
significant concentrations of housing or business
centers. Most of the residents of this district visit
the Chatham or Gretna Branches. Discussions
with library staff have suggested that the same
size collections and seating requirements should
be programmed for Banister, but slightly smaller
meeting room, program room, and study rooms are
proposed based on the population demand. Based
on the very spread out population of this district,
further consideration should be given to whether or
not a large new library should be built in Banister,
or a smaller express library with another small
express library in the Callands area on the western
side of the County. Other considerations may
include whether or not further expansions and
renovations to the Chatham and Gretna Branches
would better serve the Banister District.
Staunton River
The Staunton River District also has a smaller
population than the Dan River District, but the
population is concentrated around the Town of
Hurt. Residents of the Staunton River District
typically visit the Gretna Branch or the library
in Altavista across the river in Campbell County.
Similar to Banister, the same size collections and
seating requirements are programmed for Staunton
River as for each of the three districts, but a slightly
smaller meeting room, program room, and study
rooms are proposed based on the population
demand.
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Express Library
Some discussion has taken place of whether or not
three 11,000 square libraries are warranted for each
district. If three large libraries are constructed,
the total square footage of library facilities for
Pittsylvania County would be on the higher end of
library space allocated for similar populations in
other localities. An alternative would be to build
two smaller express libraries in the more remote
areas of the County to provide convenient access
to basic library services. Other resources could
be used to expand existing library facilities, or
to build larger library facilities to serve the more
densely populated areas and commercial centers. A
suggested program has been provided for a smaller
express library.
The following detailed program area spreadsheets
list the proposed spaces and square footages for
each district.
• Satisfying the Need (continued)
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramDan River DistrictApril 19, 2019Area and Adjacency Summary by DepartmentSpace DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksEntry ZoneEntry Vestibule 1100 100EntryEntry Area/Display/Gallery 1150 150EntryNew Books Display125 25EntryInteractive Display, information 125 25EntryCafé seating/vending1300 300EntryPublic RestroomsEntryMen1150 150Women1150 150Sub-total Department Area900 1.251,125Meeting /Study/ Program RoomsCommunity Meeting Room 11000 100075 occupantsKitchenette1100 100meeting roomAV Equipment125 25meeting roomTable and Chair Storage 1150 150meeting roomGroup Study Roomsnon-fiction2 person study room250 100young adult, adult area6 person study room1150 150young adult, adult areaFlexible Activity/STEAM Room 1500 500youth services/young adult/adultstorage room175 75Sub-total Department Area2,1001.252,625Adult ServicesAdult Collections11158 1158OPACS125 25fiction, non-fictionPublic computers 10 25 250staff deskExpress computers325 75staff deskEnteros Design, PC Page 1 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 38Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramDan River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksPrinter225 50computersCopy AreaEntry area, CirculationCopy area1100 100adultCounter150 50adultlaptop storage/charging 125 25staff deskSeating Periodicals4 person table05002 person table225 50Lounge seating425 100Seating Adult Fiction 4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Seating Adult Non-Fiction4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Sub-total Department Area 2,1831.252,729Youth ServicesYouth Collections1598 598Staff Desk1100 100Storage /work room180 80program roomSelf Check0250Enteros Design, PC Page 2 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 39Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramDan River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksOPACS125 25Interactive display150 50Interactive play/learning1150 150 Public Computers225 50Early literacy AWE compters 0250Family computer0250Family Restroom150 50Seating4 person table-low250 1004 person table-standard 0500Parent and child seat140 40Lounge seating225 50Pods416 64Window seats150 50Sub-total Department Area1,4071.251,759Young AdultYoung Adult Collections178 78Public computers425 100OPACS0250Seating4 person table 150 502 person table 125 25Lounge seating220 40Gaming chairs0500Enteros Design, PC Page 3 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 40Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramDan River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksWindow seat/booth150 50Sub-total Department Area 343 1.25 429Staff AreasCirculation Desk1150 150entranceHolds shelving3 927out on floor, not at deskSelf Check0250circulation deskBook return0400Circulation workroomStaff WorkroomsBranch Manager1120 120full-time librarian236 722 staffpart-time136 362 staffWork table1100 100Book carts315 45Interlibrary totes area150 50Shelving3 927work counter175 75with sinkcopier150 50office supplies storage 125 25general storage1100 100book storage150 50Staff break room1150 150Staff restroom150 50Network closet1100 100Enteros Design, PC Page 4 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 41Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramDan River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksSub-total Department Area1,2271.251,534Building Support AreasMechanical Room1300 300Electrical Room180 80Janitor's closet/ storage150 50Sub-total Department Area430 1.25 538TOTAL AREA 10,738Building Grossing Multiplier1.10TOTAL BUILDING AREA MAXIMUM DISPLAY11,811Enteros Design, PC Page 5 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 42Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramBanister DistrictApril 19, 2019Area and Adjacency Summary by DepartmentSpace DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksEntry ZoneEntry Vestibule 1100 100EntryEntry Area/Display/Gallery 1150 150EntryNew Books Display125 25EntryInteractive Display, information 125 25EntryCafé seating/vending1250 250EntryPublic RestroomsEntryMen1150 150Women1150 150Sub-total Department Area850 1.251,063Meeting /Study/ Program RoomsCommunity Meeting Room 1750 75040 occupantsKitchenette1100 100meeting roomAV Equipment125 25meeting roomTable and Chair Storage 1100 100meeting roomGroup Study Roomsnon-fiction2 person study room250 100young adult, adult area6 person study room1150 150young adult, adult areaFlexible Activity/STEAM Room 1400 400youth services/young adult/adultstorage room150 50Sub-total Department Area1,6751.252,094Adult ServicesAdult Collections11158 1158OPACS125 25fiction, non-fictionPublic computers 10 25 250staff deskExpress computers225 50staff deskEnteros Design, PC Page 1 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 43Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramBanister DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksPrinter225 50computersCopy AreaEntry area, CirculationCopy area1100 100adultCounter150 50adultlaptop storage/charging 125 25staff deskSeating Periodicals4 person table05002 person table225 50Lounge seating425 100Seating Adult Fiction 4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Seating Adult Non-Fiction4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Sub-total Department Area 2,1581.252,698Youth ServicesYouth Collections1598 598Staff Desk1100 100Storage /work room180 80program roomSelf Check0250Enteros Design, PC Page 2 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 44Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramBanister DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksOPACS125 25Interactive display150 50Interactive play/learning1150 150 Public Computers225 50Early literacy AWE compters 0250Family computer0250Family Restroom150 50Seating4 person table-low250 1004 person table-standard 0500Parent and child seat140 40Lounge seating225 50Pods416 64Window seats150 50Sub-total Department Area1,4071.251,759Young AdultYoung Adult Collections178 78Public computers425 100OPACS0250Seating4 person table 150 502 person table 125 25Lounge seating220 40Gaming chairs0500Enteros Design, PC Page 3 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 45Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramBanister DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksWindow seat/booth150 50Sub-total Department Area 343 1.25 429Staff AreasCirculation Desk1150 150entranceHolds shelving3 927out on floor, not at deskSelf Check0250circulation deskBook return0400Circulation workroomStaff WorkroomsBranch Manager1120 120full-time staff236 722 staffpart-time staff136 362 staffWork table1100 100Book carts315 45Interlibrary totes area150 50Shelving3 927work counter175 75with sinkcopier150 50office supplies storage 125 25general storage1100 100book storage150 50Staff break room1150 150Staff restroom150 50Network closet1100 100Enteros Design, PC Page 4 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 46Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramBanister DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksSub-total Department Area1,2271.251,534Building Support AreasMechanical Room1300 300Electrical Room180 80Janitor's closet/ storage150 50Sub-total Department Area430 1.25 538TOTAL AREA 10,113Building Grossing Multiplier1.10TOTAL BUILDING AREA MAXIMUM DISPLAY11,124Enteros Design, PC Page 5 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 47Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramStaunton River DistrictApril 19, 2019Area and Adjacency Summary by DepartmentSpace DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksEntry ZoneEntry Vestibule 1100 100EntryEntry Area/Display/Gallery 1150 150EntryNew Books Display125 25EntryInteractive Display, information 125 25EntryCafé seating/vending1250 250EntryPublic RestroomsEntryMen1150 150Women1150 150Sub-total Department Area850 1.251,063Meeting /Study/ Program RoomsCommunity Meeting Room 1875 87550 occupantsKitchenette1100 100meeting roomAV Equipment125 25meeting roomTable and Chair Storage 1120 120meeting roomGroup Study Roomsnon-fiction2 person study room250 100young adult, adult area6 person study room1150 150young adult, adult areaFlexible Activity/STEAM Room 1400 400youth services/young adult/adultstorage room150 50Sub-total Department Area1,8201.252,275Adult ServicesAdult Collections11158 1158OPACS125 25fiction, non-fictionPublic computers 10 25 250staff deskExpress computers225 50staff deskEnteros Design, PC Page 1 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 48Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramStaunton River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksPrinter225 50computersCopy AreaEntry area, CirculationCopy area1100 100adultCounter150 50adultlaptop storage/charging 125 25staff deskSeating Periodicals4 person table05002 person table225 50Lounge seating425 100Seating Adult Fiction 4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Seating Adult Non-Fiction4 person table150 502 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Sub-total Department Area 2,1581.252,698Youth ServicesYouth Collections1598 598Staff Desk1100 100Storage /work room180 80program roomSelf Check0250Enteros Design, PC Page 2 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 49Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramStaunton River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksOPACS125 25Interactive display150 50Interactive play/learning1150 150 Public Computers225 50Early literacy AWE compters 0250Family computer0250Family Restroom150 50Seating4 person table-low250 1004 person table-standard 0500Parent and child seat140 40Lounge seating225 50Pods416 64Window seats150 50Sub-total Department Area1,4071.251,759Young AdultYoung Adult Collections178 78Public computers425 100OPACS0250Seating4 person table 150 502 person table 125 25Lounge seating220 40Gaming chairs0500Enteros Design, PC Page 3 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 50Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramStaunton River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksWindow seat/booth150 50Sub-total Department Area 343 1.25 429Staff AreasCirculation Desk1150 150entranceHolds shelving3 927out on floor, not at deskSelf Check0250circulation deskBook return0400Circulation workroomStaff WorkroomsBranch Manager1120 120full-time staff236 722 staffpart-time staff136 362 staffWork table1100 100Book carts315 45Interlibrary totes area150 50Shelving3 927work counter175 75with sinkcopier150 50office supplies storage 125 25general storage1100 100book storage150 50Staff break room1150 150Staff restroom150 50Network closet1100 100Enteros Design, PC Page 4 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 51Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramStaunton River DistrictApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksSub-total Department Area1,2271.251,534Building Support AreasMechanical Room1300 300Electrical Room180 80Janitor's closet/ storage150 50Sub-total Department Area430 1.25 538TOTAL AREA 10,294Building Grossing Multiplier1.10TOTAL BUILDING AREA MAXIMUM DISPLAY11,323Enteros Design, PC Page 5 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 52Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramExpress LibraryApril 19, 2019Area and Adjacency Summary by DepartmentSpace DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksEntry ZoneEntry Vestibule 180 80EntryEntry Area/Display/Gallery 1100 100EntryNew Books Display125 25EntryInteractive Display, information 0250EntryCafé seating/vending02500EntryPublic RestroomsEntryMen150 50Women150 50Sub-total Department Area305 1.25 381Meeting /Study/ Program RoomsCommunity Meeting Room 0750040 occupantsKitchenette01000meeting roomAV Equipment0250meeting roomTable and Chair Storage 01000meeting roomGroup Study Roomsnon-fiction2 person study room0500young adult, adult area4 person study room1120 120young adult, adult areaFlexible Activity/STEAM Room 1400 400youth services/young adult/adultstorage room0500Sub-total Department Area520 1.25 650Adult ServicesAdult Collections1500 500OPACS125 25fiction, non-fictionPublic computers 425 100staff deskExpress computers125 25staff deskEnteros Design, PC Page 1 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 53Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramExpress LibraryApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksPrinter125 25computersCopy AreaEntry area, CirculationCopy area175 75adultCounter125 25adultlaptop storage/charging 0250staff deskSeating Periodicals4 person table05002 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Seating Adult Fiction 4 person table05002 person table225 50Lounge seating225 50Seating Adult Non-Fiction4 person table150 502 person table0250Lounge seating0250Sub-total Department Area 1,0251.251,281Youth ServicesYouth Collections1350 350Staff Desk01000Storage /work room0800program roomSelf Check0250Enteros Design, PC Page 2 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 54Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramExpress LibraryApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksOPACS125 25Interactive display0500Interactive play/learning1100 100 Public Computers225 50Early literacy AWE compters 0250Family computer0250Family Restroom0500Seating4 person table-low150 504 person table-standard 0500Parent and child seat0400Lounge seating225 50Pods216 32Window seats0500Sub-total Department Area657 1.25 821Young AdultYoung Adult Collections175 75Public computers225 50OPACS0250Seating4 person table 150 502 person table 0250Lounge seating220 40Gaming chairs0500Enteros Design, PC Page 3 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 55Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramExpress LibraryApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksWindow seat/booth0500Sub-total Department Area 215 1.25 269Staff AreasCirculation Desk1100 100entranceHolds shelving1 9 9out on floor, not at deskSelf Check0250circulation deskBook return0400Circulation workroomStaff WorkroomsBranch Manager01200full-time staff236 722 staffpart-time staff136 362 staffWork table01000Book carts315 45Interlibrary totes area125 25Shelving2 918work counter175 75with sinkcopier0500office supplies storage 120 20general storage150 50book storage0500Staff break room1120 120Staff restroom0500Network closet125 25Enteros Design, PC Page 4 of 55.c.aPacket Pg. 56Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
Page 45 Pittsylvania County Library Expansion Study - Space Allocation ProgramExpress LibraryApril 19, 2019Space DescriptionQtyUnit Area SF1st Floor Net SF Area Sub-total Net SFGrossing MultiplierGross SFAdjacencyRemarksSub-total Department Area595 1.25 744Building Support AreasMechanical Room125 25Electrical Room0800Janitor's closet/ storage125 25Sub-total Department Area50 1.25 63TOTAL AREA 4,209Building Grossing Multiplier1.00interior onlyTOTAL BUILDING AREA MAXIMUM DISPLAY4,209Enteros Design, PC Page 5 of 5• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)5.c.aPacket Pg. 57Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Librayr SystemLibrary Expansion Feasibilty StudyLibrary of VirginiaPlanning for Library Excellence: Standards for Virginia Public LibrariesService Population10,00015,000BranchPittsylvania County Branch StandardCategoryAAA AAAProposedAAA AAAProposedCollections20,000 35,000 45,00023,01830,000 52,500 67,50023,018Gross Square Feet6,000 8,000 10,0009,000 12,000 15,000Computers35105815Hours40 68 7640 68 76Library Card Holders2,500 4,000 6,0003,750 6,000 9,000Seating CalculationsIllinois Public Library AssociationBaselineper 1000Total SeatsProposedPopulation 10,000 60 +3.0for every 1,000 over 10,00060Population 15,00060 +3.0for every 1,000 over 10,00075Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionPublic Library Space Needs: A Planning OutlinePop.Per 1000Seats Use FactorTotal SeatsProposedPopulation 10,00010,000 1,0007.070 0.8056Population 15,00015,000 1,0007.0105 0.80845.c.aPacket Pg. 58Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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• Satisfying the Need | Program (continued)Pittsylvania County Library System
Library Expansion Feasibility Study
April 24, 2019
Seating Program
QTY DESCRIPTION #/ UNIT TOTAL SF/UNIT Total SF
Children's Area
2 4 person table low 4 8 50 100
0 4 person table standard 4 0 50 0
4 Pod/child seat 1 4 16 64
1 Parent/child seat 2 2 40 40
2 Lounge seats 1 2 25 50
1 Window seats 4 4 50 50
Sub-total Children's 20 304
Young Adult's Area
2 Lounge seats 1 2 25 50
1 4 person table 4 4 50 50
1 2 person table (café height)2 2 25 25
0 Gaming chairs 1 0 25 0
1 window seat or booth 4 4 50 50Sub-total Young Adult 12 175
Adult's Area
Periodicals
4 Lounge seating 1 4 25 100
0 4 person table 4 0 50 0
2 2 person table 2 4 25 50
0 study carrels 1 0 25 0
Sub-total Periodicals 8 150
Adult Fiction
1 4 person table 4 4 50 50
2 2 person table 2 4 25 50
2 Lounge seating 1 2 25 50
0 study carrels 1 0 25 0Sub-total Adult Fiction 10 150
Adult Non-Fiction
1 4 person table 4 4 50 50
2 2 person table 2 4 25 50
2 Lounge seating 1 2 25 50
Sub-total Adult Non-Fiction 10 150
Café Area
2 2 person table 2 4 25 50
1 Booths 4 4 50 50
2 Lounge seating 1 2 25 50
Sub-total Café 10 150
Outside Seating
1 4 person table 4 4 50 50
2 2 person table 2 4 25 50
1 6 person table 6 6 85 85Sub-total Café 14 185
TOTAL SEATS 84 1,264
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Performance Measures and Trends
How the PPLS Measures Up
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Population 61,400 61,800 62,275 62,275 61,731 62,253 62,713 63,535 62,986 63,125 63,167
Borrowers 18,668 18,048 20,227 22,435 24,180 25,745 27,463 29,177 30,704 31,967 33,338
Visits 120,281 123,899 134,781 174,806 176,208 170,599 183,440 186,948 182,362 197,442 164,628
Circulation 234,013 260,959 266,429 320,549 334,228 349,523 362,344 355,815 351,896 351,051 399,904
Reference Inq 4,289 4,570 3,567 11,897 11,542 9,452 12,092 14,090 13,838 11,061 10,829
Program Attendance 6,002 6,231 5,004 5,524 5,612 5,709 5,720 9,196 12,444 19,032 16,854
# Computers 32 31 35 38 38 39 39 44 45 45 46
WiFi Use 3,167 74,445 64,056
Computer Use 14,236 18,048 20,763 26,369 31,744 46,712 70,605 80,600 80,082 91,417 76,175
Print Collection 107,208 108,473 112,148 117,731 120,782 121,436 122,615 123,119 117,472 126,156 124,718
Audio Collection 4,322 4,491 4,559 4,687 4,694 2,869 2,726 5,532 5,126 3,885 3,834
Video Collection 5,261 5,821 7,022 9,469 10,526 11,019 11,547 10,910 11,535 11,870 12,540
Pittsylvania Public Libraries Performance Track 2006 - 2016
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Program attendance in Virginia shows similar dramatic growth
without the blip. Overall attendance between 2000 and 2016 is up
48.7%. Since 2011 the figure is us 32.3%.
Nationally, libraries reported a 68% increase in program attendance
between 2000 and 2016. Between 2011 and 2016, the increase was
26.9%
Annual Program Attendance Growth (Declines)
Newport News Virginia United States
2006-2016 48.9% 48.7% 68.3%
2011-2016 -5.9% 32.3% 26.9%
2011-2018 30.2% Not available Not available
For Newport News, almost all the growth can be attributed to
increased participation. Population has been essentially stable with
no dramatic spikes in resident population to drive program
attendance. For Virginia and the United States, some of the increase
is attributable to population growth.
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Performance Measures and Trends
Performance Measures
In order to determine if facilities, services, and
programs offered by Pittsylvania County are
appropriate and adequate for its residents, it is
useful to make a comparisons to National and
Virginia trends in library services, as well as
comparisons to peer library institutions in similar
communities.
To gain perspective, the Pittsylvania Public Library
System’s performance is compared in the following
measures:
• Population
• Registered Card Holders
• Visits
• Circulation
• Reference Transactions
• Program Attendance
• Public Computing
As with all statistics, the patterns that emerge from
the analysis of a measure are driven by multiple
factors. An assessment of the physical drivers of
these patterns is included below.
Population
Population growth since 2006 has been slow, with
some increases and some decreases, with a 3% total
growth over the years between 2006 and 2016.
This is a slower growth rate than for Virginia as a
whole. Virginia’s growth has been just over 8% in
the corresponding period.
The national rate of growth is in line with the state
growth at just over 8% between 2006 and 2016.
Registered Card Holders
The number of registered card holders in
Pittsylvania has increased significantly over the
years. The registration level of 30% in 2006 has
increased to an eye-popping level of 53% in 2016.
Registered card holder levels in the Commonwealth
over the same period have increased from 57% to
59% with a peak of 60% in 2011.
Nationally, registration levels have been consistent
at the 54% to 56% figure. The years from 2013
to 2016 have seen no deviation from the 54%
registration mark.
Visits
Pittsylvania Public Libraries saw significant growth
in the number of visitors to the libraries since 2006.
The recent pattern saw dramatic increase in 2009
and maintained a steady uprise, with a few dips, to
the present. Visits decreased slightly in 2011, 2014,
and 2016. 2016 visits are just below the high-level
increase total number seen in 2009. It is typical
to see increase in library visits during economic
downturns.
Across the Commonwealth, libraries experienced
a similar pattern but with larger rates of increase
leading up to a peak increase of 8% in 2008. The
pattern showed a similar decline in visits since
2011. With current levels being 86% of the 2011
figure.
Nationally, the number of library visits has
increased over the 2000-2016 period by 18%. Most
of this was between 2000 and 2009. Visits have
declined slightly since, usually at a rate of 1 or 2%
per year. The exception is reported for 2016 which
say a 3% decline in the number of visits. The 2016
visit are 89% of the 2011 count.
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Circulation
Circulation at Pittsylvania Public Libraries
since 2006 also ebbed and flowed. 2006 to 2012
increased to a peak in 2012 with a total of 362,344
items circulated and a significant reduction since,
with the marked exception of 2016. 2016 saw a
17% higher rate than circulation totals in 2006.
In Virginia, the circulation count shows a similar
trend with an increase from 2006 through 2011
and then declining totals since. The overall growth
since 2000 still shows an increase of almost 27%,
but the recent pattern (2011-2016) shows a 12%
decline.
The national trend exhibits the same pattern.
Growth is steady from 2006 to 2011 and declines
are consistent between 2011 and 2016.
The decline in circulation can be partly attributed
to a decline in library visits as a result of improved
economic conditions and a stronger job market.
Changes in media platforms and availability of
digital content has also influence circulation rates.
Since 2000, the number of ways in which
information is stored, accessed, and made available
in libraries has changed. Physical collections have
been supplemented by a series of digital platforms.
This availability of electronic resources has
become an emerging component of library service.
Libraries will need to continue to evolve in the way
that they deliver content to the public through hard
copy print and digital materials. Space will still be
required for print materials, and other programs,
services, and technology will expand the space
requirements to provide access to technology,
science, entertainment and culture as libraries
extend their roles as innovation and cultural centers
of a community.
Corresponding to the emergence of the technology,
the tracking of e-material circulation has evolved.
In the 2011 to 2016 window, the statistic is
basic (e-materials circulated) but it does give an
indication that part of the decline in physical
circulation is offset by loaning of digital material.
E-materials at Pittsylvania Public Libraries were
about 2.5% of the physical circulation figure in
2016. This compares to 8% across Virginia and 10%
across the United States.
Reference Transactions
Reference transactions are one of the more notable
areas in which digital resources in one form or
another have transformed libraries. However,
against trends, reference at Pittsylvania Public
libraries is up almost an unbelievable 250% since
2006. There was a huge jump in inquiries between
2008 and 2009. Since then, each year has alternated
between rising and lowering. In 2016, there were a
recorded 10,829 reference uses, significantly lower
than the 2013 high of 14,090. These inquiries may
also correlate to changes in economic conditions
during those time frames.
In Virginia reference usage is down 7% since 2006
and 12.5% between 2011 and 2016.
Nationally these figures are down 15.5% and 16.2%
respectively.
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Program Attendance
The number of programs and the attendance at
these programs at Pittsylvania Public Libraries have
also increased. At Pittsylvania Public Libraries,
the overall attendance figures for all ages increased
280% between 2006 and 2016. There was a decrease
of 5% between 2006 and 2012, with a huge jump
and then steady increase since 2014. Program
attendance for 2016 was at an all-time high of
16,854.
Program attendance in Virginia shows similar
dramatic growth. Overall attendance between 2006
and 2016 is up 48.7%. Since 2011 the figure is us
32.3%.
Nationally, libraries reported a 68% increase in
program attendance between 2006 and 2016.
Between 2011 and 2016, the increase was 26.9%.
Programming for various age groups has evolved
over the past decade. Offerings for young adult and
adult users has grown. This is true at the national,
Commonwealth, and local level.
Public Computing
The number of public internet capable computing
terminals has steadily increased in most libraries.
For the most part, that has corresponded to an
increase in the number of use sessions. Recently
the use of library provided terminals as the primary
means of access to the internet or other digital
resources has been supplemented with library
users accessing the library’s Wi-Fi network with
their own devices in some library systems. As
with circulation, this proliferation of means by
which information can be accessed has complicated
analysis of service use. A fuller understanding of
the extent to which libraries are providing access
to information needs to consider a wider array of
measures.
In Pittsylvania libraries:
The number of terminals has increased to a high
point to 46 devices in 2016.
Computer uses peaked in 2015 at 91,417. The 2016
figure was 76,175 uses.
Wi-Fi sessions became a tracked measure in 2014.
Use is declining from a 2015 high of over 91,000
sessions to a 2016 figure of 76,175. Access to broad
band internet services in Pittsylvania County is
very limited, and the library serves as the only
access to computers and high-speed internet form
many residents. For this a greater number of
desktop computers or access to laptops should be
considered for Pittsylvania libraries.
Virginia libraries report:
Internet use peaked in 2012. 2016 shows a rebound
from an 8-year low in 2015. Internet use is up in
aggregate 6.9% since the year of first report (2006)
but down 11.4% since 2011.
Wi-Fi sessions are up dramatically since the year
records started being tracked (2014), almost
doubling.
Measures for all United States Libraries show
increases in the number of terminals, but decreases
in the number of terminal uses, and increases in the
number of Wi-Fi sessions.
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Collections
The largest philosophical changes for many libraries
in the past 12 years include the inclusion of non-
collection space in their facilities; shifts in the form
of the physical collection; and inclusion of more
digital or e- materials.
In Pittsylvania libraries, print collections remain the
largest component of the physical collections. Print
collections have increased by 14% since 2006, with
a slight dip in 2014.
The balance of the collection is shifting from almost
exclusively print to a blend of print, audio and
video. The book collection has been reduced from
92% to 88% of the total.
Audio collections grew significantly from 2006
to 2010. It appears there was a large purge of
audio materials in 2011 and 2015. Physical audio
collections are almost 40% smaller than the high
in 2014. Audio has seen a significant move toward
the downloadable format. It has emerged as the
preferred technology for many.
Video collections have continued to grow since
2006 but the rate of increase has slowed. Video has
grown by 58% since 2006.
In Virginia, those broad trends are similar:
Print collections remain the largest component
of the physical collections. The balance of the
collection is shifting from almost exclusively print
to a blend of print, audio and video. The book
collection has been reduced from 93% to 88% of
the total. Print collections have been reduced by
7% since 2016 with most of this occurring since
the 2009 high water mark. Collections have been
reduced 8.7% since 2009.
Collections per capita are more dramatic with the
reduction in holdings combining with an increase
in population producing a 12.6% decline in books
per capita since 2011.
Audio collections have grown since 2000 but the
rate of growth slowed and has reversed since 2011.
Collections are 18% smaller than in 2011. Audio as
seen a significant move toward the downloadable
format. It has emerged as the preferred technology
for many.
Video collections have continued to grow since
2000 but the rate of increase has slowed. Video has
grown by 19% since 2011 and 221% since 2000.
Nationally, there are several broad trends:
Print collections remain the largest component
of the physical collections. The balance of the
collection is shifting from almost exclusively print
to a blend of print, audio and video. The book
collection has been reduced from 93% to 86% of
the total. Print collections have been reduced by
3.4% since 2016 with most of this occurring since
the 2009 high water mark. Collections have been
reduced 7.7% since 2009.
Collections per capita are more dramatic with the
reduction in holdings combining with an increase
in population producing a 17.6% decline in books
per capita since 2016.
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Audio collections have grown since 2000 but the
rate of growth slowed and has reversed since 2009.
Physical audio collections are 8.7% smaller than
in 2011. Audio as seen a significant move toward
the downloadable format. It has emerged as the
preferred technology for many.
Video collections have continued to grow since
2006 but the rate of increase has slowed. Video has
grown by 17.6% since 2011 and 193% since 2006.
The physical collections are further balanced with a
growing collection of various e-materials described
in the section on digital collections.
As illustrated below the performance of Pittsylvania
Public Libraries is keeping pace and is consistent
with National and Virginia trends. The data shows
that the libraries are playing a vital role in the lives
of the County residents. Over half of the County
residents are registered users, and attendance at
library programs as increased dramatically in recent
years. The libraries are providing computer and
internet access to a rural community that lacks
access to these technologies.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Population 61,400 61,800 62,275 62,275 61,731 62,253 62,713 63,535 62,986 63,125 63,167
Borrowers 18,668 18,048 20,227 22,435 24,180 25,745 27,463 29,177 30,704 31,967 33,338
Visits 120,281 123,899 134,781 174,806 176,208 170,599 183,440 186,948 182,362 197,442 164,628
Circulation 234,013 260,959 266,429 320,549 334,228 349,523 362,344 355,815 351,896 351,051 399,904
Reference Inq 4,289 4,570 3,567 11,897 11,542 9,452 12,092 14,090 13,838 11,061 10,829
Program Attendance 6,002 6,231 5,004 5,524 5,612 5,709 5,720 9,196 12,444 19,032 16,854
# Computers 32 31 35 38 38 39 39 44 45 45 46
WiFi Use 3,167 74,445 64,056
Computer Use 14,236 18,048 20,763 26,369 31,744 46,712 70,605 80,600 80,082 91,417 76,175
Print Collection 107,208 108,473 112,148 117,731 120,782 121,436 122,615 123,119 117,472 126,156 124,718
Audio Collection 4,322 4,491 4,559 4,687 4,694 2,869 2,726 5,532 5,126 3,885 3,834
Video Collection 5,261 5,821 7,022 9,469 10,526 11,019 11,547 10,910 11,535 11,870 12,540
Pittsylvania Public Libraries Performance Track 2006 - 2016
Comparisons to Peer Institutions and Similar Communities
In order for county governments to be competitive with other locations in attracting and retaining residents
and businesses, the investments in facilities, infrastructure, and amenities need to meet or exceed what is
available in other localities. Libraries are a critical component of the facilities, amenities, and resources
offered in a community, and investment in these facilities help to attract residents and businesses, improves
employment levels, and enhances the education and culture of a community. The following analysis
illustrates how Pittsylvania County compares to other similar sizes localities in Virginia.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY
PUBLIC
LIBRARY
FAUQUIER COUNTY
PUBLIC
LIBRARY
FRANKLIN COUNTY
PUBLIC
LIBRARY
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
YORK COUNTY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
CITY Rustburg Warrenton Rocky Mount Chatham Abingdon Yorktown
LAND AREA (sq. mi.)507 651 544 978 762 215
SERVICE AREA POPULATION 56,136 66,573 56,574 63,167 55,207 66,955
CENTRAL LIBRARIES 1 1 1 1 1 1
BRANCH LIBRARIES 3 2 1 4 4 1
TOTAL FACILITY SQUARE FOOTAGE 39,320 29,800 37,100 25,375 28,496 44,200
BOOKMOBILES 0 0 1 1 0 0
MLS LIBRARIAN STAFF 5 11 2 1 7 5
LIBRARIAN STAFF 6 11 8 1 7 5
OTHER STAFF 25 23 15 21 21 27
TOTAL STAFF 31 34 23 22 28 32
TOTAL REVENUE $1,186,898 $2,351,359 $1,376,261 $1,258,088 $1,766,495 $2,971,024
PRINT MATERIALS 145,862 190,466 131,693 124,718 118,256 134,976
EBOOKS 211,764 9,738 8,295 218,482 51,503 4,359
AUDIO MATERIALS 2,876 14,136 3,030 3,834 8,236 10,185
AUDIO DOWNLOADS 37,590 10,780 4,065 320,015 12,155 6,901
VIDEO MATERIALS 2,914 10,162 7,716 12,540 9,913 14,667
VIDEO DOWNLOADS 13,382 109 0 26,590 0 0
PRINT SERIALS 125 303 297 151 376 30
HOURS 9,724 8,892 5,760 9,776 10,556 6,552
VISITS 198,915 259,773 213,900 164,628 154,275 460,564
REFERENCES 13,260 53,986 30,567 10,892 9,905 46,169
USERS 19,605 41,296 30,340 33,338 19,970 64,436
TOTAL CIRCULATION 214,986 452,918 241,137 399,904 402,812 539,353
KIDS CIRCULATION 70,866 195,331 76,842 78,112 93,775 237,588
ELECTRONIC CIRCULATION 49,754 43,460 13,552 10,430 15,382 53,257
PHYSICAL ITEM CIRCULATION 165,232 409,458 227,585 389,474 387,430 486,096
TOTAL CIRCULATION & RETRIEVALS 215,104 571,380 241,137 438,568 440,118 604,069
TOTAL PROGRAMS 511 969 661 1,587 923 871
KIDS PROGRAMS 354 591 520 464 653 504
YA PROGRAMS 22 53 26 72 240 8
PROGRAM AUDIENCE 12,233 15,536 16,421 16,854 16,074 21,772
KIDS PROGRAM AUDIENCE 9,318 12,482 8,327 5,368 5,816 15,201
YA PROGRAM AUDIENCE 430 490 147 601 2,426 196
COMPUTERS 24 63 61 46 42 52
COMPUTER USES 33,535 29,445 25,337 76,175 27,409 44,505
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Land Area
In comparing the statistics indicated above, it is
important to note that while the population of
Pittsylvania County is similar to the other localities,
the land area of the County is significantly larger.
The large land area relative to the total population
confirms that many areas of the County are very
rural and sparsely populated. These areas of the
County are remote and lack access to the facilities,
technology, and infrastructure offered in other areas
of the County, including library services. The size
of the County results in a need for many residents
to drive greater distances to access resources
Total System Square Footage
The Pittsylvania Library System has a total
of 25,375 square feet in five locations. This
square footage equals .4 square feet per capita
compared to an average of .6 square feet per
capita provided in the other localities. At a
minimum, the Library of Virginia “Planning for
Library Excellence: Standards for Virginia Public
Libraries” recommends .6 square feet per capita for
populations ranging from 25,000 to 100,000. This
comparison indicates that the availability of library
space to the residents of Pittsylvania County is
significantly undersized. Additional square footage
and additional facilities should be provided to
compensate for this deficit.
Staff
A correlation between facility square footage and
staffing is also evident. The number of library staff
in Pittsylvania County is also significantly smaller
than other localities of similar size. If additional
square footage and facilities are added to be more
consistent with State standards and similarly sized
communities, additional staff will be required.
Funding
Funding for library services in Pittsylvania County
is also on the lower end of what is expected and
provided in other similarly sized communities. The
average total library revenue for communities with
similar population is $1,930,000 annually. The
Pittsylvania County Library System’s total library
revenue is approximately $1,258,000 annually.
Circulation and Programs
Despite the lack of facilities and resources,
the Pittsylvania County Library System does
a remarkable job of providing services and
programs to the community. The total circulation
of materials is significantly higher than similar
communities, and program attendance is consistent
with communities with larger facilities and greater
resources. Computer usage in Pittsylvania County
is more than double the average for similar
communities. All of these factors illustrate that
library services and facilities are essential to the
lives of Pittsylvania County residents.
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Comparison to Peer Libraries
The needs of modern libraries have changed dramatically in recent years. Although the demand for print
material may be declining in the future, the demand for technology, meeting space, innovations centers,
study areas, and other facilities have expanded, making libraries cultural centers for their communities.
The following comparison shows how the proposed branches for Dan River, Staunton River, and Banister
compare to the existing Chatham Branch Library and similar recently built branches in Virginia.
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Page 57 CategoryPCPL SystemDan River ProposedStaunton ProposedBannister ProposedExpress LibraryChatham Branch LibraryPrince George Appomattox Regional Library SystemCharles City County Heritage Public Library SystemWilliamson Road Library City of Roanoke Public LibrariesLocationPittsylvania CountyDan River DistrictStaunton DistrictBannister DistrictPittsylvania CountyPrince GeorgeCharles City CountyCity of RoanokeCounty Population61,25861,25837,8097,00499,837Town Population9,2728,5188,67037,8097,0043,561County Median Income$43,087$43,087$64,805$54,167$39,530Town HH Median $42,100$38,900$38,200$64,805$54,167$35,800Total System Revenue$1,258,088$1,258,088$2,006,765$380,192$4,423,506Year Built1989201120192018Hours annually9,7761,4042,7042,0802,600Visits*164,628164,628220,99222,03995,000Users33,33833,33812,31711,99811,764Total Circulation*399,904399,904322,41349,249544,301MLIS Librarian Staff*11111Other Staff*219 inc. system543Library Size -GSF25,3757,60012,0008,20010,384Items in collection760,00041,05931,67121,00734,593SF adult services2,7292,6982,6981,2812,1852,9861,9902,303SF youth services1,7591,7591,7598218752,5651,1251,336SF YA services429429429269128575430637SF Community room1,00087575002251,2374751,205SF Children's program5004004004000000Other program spaces00000000SF quiet reading room00000003764 to 6 person study 111101122 person study rooms22200001Adult computers10101041612612YA computers 44420336Children's computers22220427Adulting Seating282828928401626YA Seating121212308811Children's seating202020516281021SF Café3002502500041000SF Staff areas1,5341,5341,534744954554775663This comparison illustrates the need for additional square footage to accommodate adequate community meeting space, youth programming space, study and tutoring rooms, and traditional library spaces suitable for all ages. The size of the proposed libraries is consistent with the size and facility components seen in similar modern libraries recently built in Virginia. • Performance Measures and Trends (continued)5.c.aPacket Pg. 69Attachment: Pittsylvania Library Expansion Report_DRAFT_04_25_19 (1610 : Library Feasibility Study
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Modern Library Trends
What’s in a 21st Century Library?
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Trends in Modern Library Design
People
Libraries are about people and connections.
Providing places and spaces for people to
interact with each other and to find information,
education, entertainment, or social interaction
is the vital role of good library design. In the
Modern Library, these places and connections
include access to books and literature, but they
often involve access to computers, technology,
job searches, early literacy programs, children’s
activities, meeting space, tutoring space, maker
spaces, cultural events, concerts, and a number
of other activities that enrich our society. Library
buildings need to provide the opportunities to
make those connections in our society, and provide
the structure for library staff to deliver services to
the community in a welcoming, attractive, safe and
efficient environment.
Collaborative Service Model
Linking people to people and information is the
mission of the Collaborative Service Model in
library design and operations. Whether connecting
staff, outside experts, or fellow citizens, these links
focus on exchanging ideas, interaction, creation,
collaboration, recreation, and inspiration. This
collaborative service model can be fostered by
good design. Good library design shapes patron
behavior. Open, engaging, and comfortable
buildings with connections to the surrounding
neighborhoods foster a higher level of participation
and user satisfaction.
A good library experience is dependent
on both the services available and the
architectural design of the spaces.
The design needs to accommodate and engage
the patrons and staff in collaboration with each
other and the programs and services offered by the
library. The design and location of staff work areas,
information stations, technology, active zones, quiet
zones, study areas, program spaces, and meeting
rooms can encourage this interaction and exchange
of information.
Evolving Public Service Models focus on the end
result of the library visit, the added value. The staff/
patron interaction becomes less transactional and
more collaborative, a hip to hip interaction rather
than face to face across a counter. The quality of
the visit most often depends on the end experience:
“I was informed”, “I was entertained”, “I was
inspired” rather than “sure… I found a book.” To
support this evolution, libraries may implement the
concept of the “roving librarians” who will assist
library users from within the collections rather
than from behind a service desk. These side-by-
side interactions are supported by technologies
that include portable tablet PCs, Vocera®
communication systems and widely dispersed
OPACs. Traditional service desks may be replaced
by a smaller “start here” desks supplemented by
technology, multi-media, and remote staff outposts
where staff can assist users or perform minor
administrative tasks. New service point designs
are mobile and go where they are needed as use
patterns change. Staff is actively engaged and the
architecture reflects this level of service.
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Community Living Room
People want a place to go that isn’t home or work
(Oldenburg “The Great Good Place”) – the library
has become this ‘third place’ by offering a variety
of events and a place to generally gather and
interact. Some of the amenities that reinforce
this idea are cafés, “Friends of the Library” stores,
and quiet reading rooms that can be turned into
places for events in a non-traditional meeting
setting, complete with fireplaces, public art, and
comfortable seating. Seating and furniture is
designed to be comfortable and inviting, but
movable and flexible so that it can accommodate
quiet individual reading or group collaboration.
To meet this demand the Library must be inviting,
it must offer different experiences, and it must
‘belong’ to the users. The Library is the community
living room.
Active Places: These are places where group
interaction is possible and encouraged. These
spaces need to be flexible and adaptable to
accommodate a range of activities and group sizes.
The shift toward content creation, media labs,
maker places, or hacker spaces adds a dynamic
beyond the traditional library. These types of
activities need separate spaces for specific uses to
enhance the experience and avoid disruptions to
other library services.
Quiet Places: Getting away is important, too.
Multiple user groups, including Young Adults, have
identified one of their primary purposes for going
to the library is to escape the distractions found
elsewhere. They can focus and undertake more
complex work. Focus is the key to a successful
library experience.
Helpful Places: Libraries become even more
important during economically challenging times.
People use the library for job searches, training,
learning, and entertainment. For some people that
have been forced out of the traditional job market,
the library has become their business center,
entertainment, and escape from home. Libraries
are the one place people and families can go for all
of these activities without spending money.
Multi-functional Spaces: Because the library is
serving a greater role, the need for multi-functional
spaces is growing. Rooms and spaces must be
versatile enough to transform. Whether from a
meeting space, to computer instruction area, to
gaming or anime event, features like sliding doors/
partitions and mobile furniture make possible a
wider range of uses over a greater period of time.
No space can sit empty half of the day. Each square
foot needs to earn its keep on a daily basis.
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Toolbox for Modern Life
We look to libraries to help us in all aspects of
life. They may serve as a quiet refuge, an escape
from the realities of the day, a place to focus and
concentrate, or a place to let loose and engage our
neighbors in serious work, recreation, or simple
spontaneous dialog. The library depends on its
staff, collections, activity zones, and quiet places to
meet the wide range of expectations and needs of
the community. To be successful, the library needs
to be different things to different people on different
visits.
Retail behaviors and the Library as a store:
Successful retailers have demonstrated that along
with a product, customers expect convenient
and knowledgeable service, and appreciate an
enjoyable, self-directed shopping experience.
Borrowing from successful retail experiences
(Underhill, “Why We Buy”), libraries are updating
and refining collections and media formats,
displaying collections to better merchandise their
offerings and encouraging a more interactive
experience. Aisle width, lower stack height, shelf
geometry all contribute to a customer’s ability to
happen upon something interesting. Interspersing
seating, display, and collections to create topical
neighborhoods promotes ease and intensity of
use. Providing access to popular materials in an
easily accessible and user friendly display promotes
circulation of materials and patron satisfaction.
Retail Design in Libraries
• Flexible display units
• Clear, attractive wayfinding and signage
• Unobstructed views to benefit both patrons and
staff (lower shelving height)
• Comfortable seating
• Upscale retail-like finishes and furniture
• Use of pattern, color and texture to direct
movement
• Multi-media displays
• Integrated lighting for interior and exterior
• Drive through service
• After-hours pick-up lockers
• Intuitive foot and vehicular traffic flow
• Attractive outdoor public spaces
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Smart Work Place
Buildings need to support the staff in their efforts
to serve the public. This begins with service points
and extends through self-serve venues to the staff
work spaces. Technology can support staff in their
efforts, but at some point there is no substitute
for carefully organized flexible space to support
material handling, off-desk activities, and program
development. Adequate space, with the core
adjacencies and infrastructure, are the frame work
upon which the daily routines hinge.
While a library needs to meet different criteria for
different patrons, it is still—at its core—a building
that needs to function well and efficiently for its
staff and users. The design of a successful library
must include:
Function and Flow: If a library does not
function and flow for the users and staff, it is not
worth building. Definition and organization of
collections, shelving layout, furniture placement,
and an intuitive flow for staff work areas are
imperative to a smooth operation.
Durability: Library spaces need to be beautiful, but
they also need to last. Consideration must be given
to not only how the finishes look, but how durable
they are and how easy they are to maintain—an
interesting light fixture only adds to the quality of
the facility if the light bulbs can easily be changed.
We create attractive and inspiring buildings, but we
also focus on simple proven building techniques
and materials that are cost effective and minimize
building maintenance long term.
Observation and Security: With any public
building comes the concern of safety and security.
The location of the circulation, reference, and
information desks must provide both a clear view
of the floor for the staff, and be easy for the patron
to find. Observation and security can be handled
in a number of ways depending on the approach
desired by the County, the level of anticipated
staffing, and the need for separation of spaces. Each
solution is unique to the individual library and the
community, and we look forward to developing an
approach that is appropriate to Pittsylvania County
and the Library.
Flexibility and Adaptability: To prepare the
library for the inevitable evolution of library
services, the building needs to be adaptable.
Customer Service: Customer service in
tomorrow’s library relies heavily on providing
patrons quick and convenient access to
information, popular materials, programs, training,
technology, people, and services in a friendly and
welcoming atmosphere. The type of customer
service provided must relate to a wide array of
needs, abilities, personalities, and ages. These
demands often place an increasing burden on a
shrinking number of library staff.
Good customer service comes in different forms
depending on the needs of the patron and the type
of service. It can mean providing convenient and
quick face to face assistance from library staff.
It can also mean providing enough computer
resources or digital media to accommodate all
patrons without waiting. It can mean providing
drive through service for easy access. It can mean
providing self-check stations in the children’s area
and near the circulation desk.
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Technology
We all know that technology is expanding at an
exponential rate. Modern libraries need to provide
access to that technology for patrons, and the
technology needs to be integrated, adaptable, and
simple to streamline distribution of information
and work flow for the staff. The technology
considered at the beginning of a library design may
be obsolete by the time the library opens; therefore,
buildings and technology must be easily adaptable
and replaceable.
Measures such as increased electrical capacity,
frequent floor and wall outlets, wire raceways
and conduits, wireless technology, and portable
technology devices should be considered in the
design.
Technology Needs for Patrons and Staff
• Portable laptops and tablets
• Sufficient outlets throughout the space for
charging
• Self-check stations
• RFID technology
• Smartboards and interactive displays
• Interactive flat panel OPAC
• Mediascapes
• AV and multi-media technology
• Maker spaces
• STEAM Labs
Acoustics
With the variety of activities that occur in a modern
library, there are no longer areas where absolute
silence is required or even desired most of the time.
There are times and places in a library, however,
where quiet space is desired. Creating active zones
and quiet zones in a library is critical to good
design. Separating distinct areas and providing
sound absorbing materials can achieve this goal.
We have worked closely with acoustical engineers
to design materials and finishes to achieve the
optimal sound levels for a particular space and
use. We have also designed sound isolating walls
around rooms that significantly reduce or eliminate
sound transmission between spaces. We will review
acoustic considerations with the library staff and
determine needs for the future facilities.
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Interior Design
The design of the interior space is most frequently
associated with the quality and functionality of
the building. Those elements that people touch,
feel, and use become their criteria for measuring a
building’s success. It is our belief that architecture
and interior design are extensions of each other—
with the design originating on the inside and
working its way out to and through the exterior.
We like to design libraries with warm, natural, and
inviting finishes that are durable and timeless so
that they can be enjoyed by patrons for many years.
Age Appropriate Spaces
Seniors, Adults, Teens, and Children all have
different needs and expectations for library services
and the environments in which they interact.
Seniors will not be comfortable in the atmosphere
that a Teen would thrive in. Environments for
each age group need to incorporate the furniture,
lighting, finishes, technology, and materials that
are attractive and inviting to that group. Uniquely
designed and defined areas should be created to
respond to those needs. Senior areas may be more
quiet and subdued with comfortable seating. Teen
areas may be more active with exciting finishes,
lighting, and technology, along with group
“hang-out” furniture. Areas for Children may be
acoustically separated, and furniture should be
low, movable, and often interactive. The overall
design of spaces for children should engage and
challenge young learning and interaction. Open
areas should be created for play and story time
activities. Creating these individually appropriate
environments can be accomplished while still
focusing on a cohesive interior design aesthetic for
the building.
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Evaluations of Location and Site Selections
Where should a new library go?
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Evaluation of Locations and Site Selection
Building Sites
When selecting potential building sites for a
new library, several factors should be considered
including access, visibility, infrastructure, and site
conditions.
Build Where They Will Come
Future library construction should be built in
areas where people will make the most use of the
library. Libraries should have access to major
transportation routes which will provide convenient
access to the majority of residents in the district.
Major transportation routes in Pittsylvania County
include Rts. 29, 40, 57, and 58. The libraries should
also be located near concentrations of population,
commercial centers, government buildings, or other
institutional buildings. These types of locations will
allow residents to visit the library while conducting
other business, running errands, or traveling to or
from work and home. Visibility is also important
in determining the best location for a library. Just
like retail businesses, libraries should be located
in prominent locations where visibility will attract
customers to visit.
Infrastructure
Libraries and other public buildings need proper
infrastructure to operate. Adequate water service
should be achieved by County water supply if
available. Well water may be used if ground water
quality is acceptable. However, if a fire sprinkler
system is required, wells, fire pumps, and water
storage tanks become very expensive. As long as
the facility is less that 12,000 square feet and the
occupancy of the building is less than 300 people, a
fire sprinkler system should not be required.
Sanitary sewer systems would also ideally be
provided by a County system; however, in rural sites
a septic system may be required. If County sewer
systems are not available, potential sites should be
tested to see if the soils “perk” for a septic system.
Adequate power needs to be available at any
proposed sites. Most likely, a site suitable for access
and visibility will also have adequate power. Systems
in commercial and institutional buildings often
require 3-phase power, so the capacity of the existing
power infrastructure should be evaluated.
In Pittsylvania County, access to the internet is
perhaps the most critical and difficult infrastructure
to achieve. Most areas in the County do not have
access to broadband high speed internet. In
discussions with County officials and staff, sites
around the schools in the County are known to have
high speed internet, and these sites may be good
locations for a library. Any proposed library site
must have access to high speed internet.
Site Conditions
Several other site conditions should be considered
when looking for potential library sites. The slope of
the land is an important factor. Sites should not be
too steep or too flat. Steeps sites are more expensive
to build on and difficult to incorporate parking and
handicapped accessibility. Sites that are too flat do
not drain adequately, and more elaborate foundations
and drainage systems may be required.
Soil conditions are also important in building
construction. Geotechnical tests should be
conducted when considering appropriate building
sites for a new library. Soils that contain a high
quantity of organic materials, or shrink/swell clay
are not suitable to build on, and these soils would
need to be removed if located within the area of
the building foundations. Removal of unsuitable
soils can be expensive or lead to more complicated
foundation designs.
The site size for a 12,000 square foot library should
be approximately 3 acres to allow adequate space
for the building, parking, and some green space. A
larger site would allow more space for green space
and potential future expansion.
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Adaptive Reuse Options
There may be cost effective options to reuse existing
buildings for a new library. Some buildings may
be well suited for library use, but others may not.
The wrong building could result in expensive
renovation costs and/or spaces that do not function
well for a library. Buildings suitable for adaptive
reuse for libraries should have the following
features:
• Large open spaces with minimal columns and
no bearing walls
• Floors designed to carry a minimum of 150 lbs/
sf
• High ceilings and structural clearance
• Large exterior window openings to bring in
natural light (cutting in windows at a later time
could be expensive)
• Adequate utilities and infrastructure- water,
sewer, power, internet, etc.
• Adequate parking
• Good access and visibility
• No hazardous materials or conditions
• Watertight, sound conditions and no structural
deficiencies
Dan River
Sites suggested for the Dan River area included the
following:
• Old Dan River Middle School site
• Old Blairs School
• Near the Hatcher Center
The initial sites that seem to have the most potential
are those that are located near the Kentuck schools.
These sites have good visibility and access, are near
population centers, convenient to many residents,
and have access to internet and infrastructure.
Potential Dan River SIte: Old Middle School
Potential Dan River Site: Near Kentuck Elementary
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Banister
Sites suggested for the Banister District include the
following:
• Near the Riceville Center
• Elkhorn Lake
• Near Renan Fire Station
• Near Mt. Airy Elementary School
• Near Java Post Office
The Banister District is very spread out and sparsely
populated. The remote areas of this district
do not have population centers or commercial
areas. Of the sites suggested, the area around
Mt. Airy Elementary School seems to have the
most potential. It has access to internet and
infrastructure, and it is on the well-traveled Route
40.
Staunton River
Sites suggested for the Staunton River District
include the following:
• Town of Hurt
• Old shopping center or bank
• Near the elementary school
• Prospect Road
• Wayside Park
Potential Banister Site: Mt. Airy Elementary
Potential Staunton Site: Near Old Shopping Center
Potential Staunton Site: John L. Hurt Elementary
Potential Staunton Site: Wayside Park
Several of these sites have potential for a new
library or adaptive reuse. Further investigation
would be needed to determine the suitability and
availability of these sites.
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Existing Branch Library Recommendations
How to Upgrade Your Existing Libraries
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Existing Library Branch Recommendations
Enteros Design visited the Chatham Branch, the Mt. Hermon Branch, the History Research Center and
Library, and the Gretna Branch Library during the data gathering visit. Overall, the libraries are in good
condition, but the spaces in the older branches are very tight and overcrowded. The Mt. Hermon Branch
is relatively new, and spaces are bright and open feeling with lower shelving and adequate clearances. The
following information summarizes some observations about these branches.
Shelving and Furniture
Shelving in the older branches is relatively high
with most of the shelving at 84” tall, and aisle
widths are relatively narrow. The high shelving and
narrow aisles gives the space a closed in crowded
feel, and visibility in the space is limited. New
and renovated library spaces should strive to have
shelving in adult areas no higher that 66” tall in
open floor place, and children’s shelving should be
no taller than 48”.
Seating
Seating in the existing libraries is limited, and most
of the seating consists of hard task-oriented seating
and tables. The seating is older and shows signs
of wear. New seating should be considered for
renovations, and more comfortable lounge seating
is needed in the branches.
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Program and Meeting Spaces
The program and meeting room space in the
libraries is limited to one medium sized community
meeting room for each branch. This meeting
room also serves as the children’s program room.
In many of the branches the size of the meeting
room is not adequate for larger community events.
Future libraries and renovations should consider
having a larger community meeting room and a
separate flexible-use program room which could be
used for children’s activities, STEAM activities, or
maker space programs. If designed properly, this
room could accommodate a variety of activities for
all age groups.
Staff Work Areas
The staff workrooms and offices in the libraries
are too small to efficiently accommodate the staff
work flow, and the spaces are overcrowded with
storage materials. This problem is especially
apparent in the Chatham branch where the system
administration staff is combined with the branch
staff in a small work area. Additional storage
and staff space is needed in the libraries. If the
administrative staff in the Chatham branch were
moved to a larger staff area, perhaps in another
building, the overcrowding of the existing staff
space could be alleviated.
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Gretna Branch Library
The Gretna Branch Library suffers from all of
the general issues found in the other branches
as described above. This library is scheduled for
renovation in the near future. The existing adult
collections will be moved to an additional space in
the building which was recently vacated by Danville
Community College. The additional space will
double the size of the existing library. Relocating the
adult collection will alleviate the over crowded feel in
the children’s collection. As part of the renovation,
consideration should be given to reducing the
shelving height and adding more comfortable seating.
The existing meeting space will be converted to a
flexible program room which will serve most of the
children’s programs. This space could be renovated
to serve as a flexible program space for multiple age
groups to accommodate STEAM and maker space
activities.
A larger meeting room will be constructed in the new
space. Consideration should be given to constructing
the larger meeting room in the rear of the space rather
than near the front entrance. Leaving the space near
the front entrance more open will allow room for a
more comfortable and inviting seating area which
could create a café or bookstore atmosphere.
The circulation desk and staff workroom will need to
be reconfigured to provide better visibility of the front
entrance and new adult area. The renovation should
consider some modifications to the building entrance
and restroom doors to make the space more open.
Reconfiguration should focus on avoiding congestion
at the circulation desk and make the space more
appealing.
The renovation plans include converting an existing
window in the children’s area to a door to provide
access to a new outdoor reading garden and
activity space. This concept will create a more open
environment, expand the available program space,
and better connect the building to the outdoors.
Future libraries and renovations should all explore
these types of opportunities to create outdoor
programming space.
Other renovation considerations for Gretna should
include updated interior finishes, improvements to
ceiling heights and finishes, and updated lighting.
The interior aesthetic should create a more modern
appearance with areas of wall color, ceiling finish,
and floor finishes to help define space. Additional
window openings to the exterior would bring in
natural lighting and provide a more open and
uplifting environment.
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How Much It May Cost
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Cost Estimates
Pittsylvania County Library System
Library Expansion Feasibility Study
New Construction Costs: Full Size Branch
SF $ Lower $ Higher
Building Area 11,800
Building and Site $/SF 300 350
Subtotal Building and Site Cost Range $3,540,000 $4,130,000
Other Costs
Furniture and equipment $236,000 $295,000
Audio Visual and Technology $59,000 $118,000
Opening Day Collection $50,000 $75,000
A/E Fees $339,840 $398,250
Testing $12,000 $20,000
Permits $70,800 $82,600
Utilites Fees $8,000 $15,000
Total Other Costs $775,640 $1,003,850
Total Construction Budget $4,315,640 $5,133,850
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Pittsylvania County Library System
Library Expansion Feasibility Study
Adaptive Reuse Construction Costs: Full Size Branch
SF $ Lower $ Higher
Building Area 11,800
Building and Site $/SF 175 275
Subtotal Building and Site Cost Range $2,065,000 $3,245,000
Other Costs
Furniture and equipment $236,000 $295,000
Audio Visual and Technology $59,000 $118,000
Opening Day Collection $50,000 $75,000
A/E Fees $207,090 $318,600
Testing $10,000 $15,000
Permits $41,300 $64,900
Utilites Fees $5,000 $8,000
Total Other Costs $608,390 $894,500
Total Construction Budget $2,673,390 $4,139,500
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Pittsylvania County Library System
Library Expansion Feasibility Study
New Construction Costs: Express Branch
SF $ Lower $ Higher
Building Area 4,200
Building and Site $/SF 350 375
Subtotal Building and Site Cost Range $1,470,000 $1,575,000
Other Costs
Furniture and equipment $84,000 $105,000
Audio Visual and Technology $21,000 $42,000
Opening Day Collection $25,000 $35,000
A/E Fees $139,860 $151,200
Testing $12,000 $15,000
Permits $29,400 $31,500
Utilites Fees $8,000 $15,000
Total Other Costs $319,260 $394,700
Total Construction Budget $1,789,260 $1,969,700
Adaptive Reuse Construction Costs: Express Branch
SF $ Lower $ Higher
Building Area 4,200
Building and Site $/SF 175 225
Subtotal Building and Site Cost Range $735,000 $945,000
Other Costs
Furniture and equipment $84,000 $105,000
Audio Visual and Technology $21,000 $42,000
Opening Day Collection $25,000 $35,000
A/E Fees $73,710 $94,500
Testing $5,000 $10,000
Permits $14,700 $18,900
Utilites Fees $5,000 $8,000
Total Other Costs $228,410 $313,400
Total Construction Budget $963,410 $1,258,400
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Appendix
Enclosed:Expanding the Reach: Pittsylvania Public LibraryLibrary Expansion Concept Paper
Prepared for the Pittsylvania County Board of Trustees
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Expanding the Reach
Pittsylvania County Public Library
Library Expansion Concept Paper
Prepared for the Pittsylvania Board of Trustees
June 2018
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Expansion Proposal
Purpose: Expand library services within unserved regions of Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County is beautiful, rural, sparsely populated and economically disadvantaged. The ten elementary schools in Pittsylvania County range from 52-73% economically disadvantaged for the purposes of providing school nutrition programs [Appendix A]. While 90% of kindergartners met the PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening) benchmark, only
67% of Third Grade students met the benchmark [Appendix B]. Just 14.6% of the county’s population of 63,000 holds a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Pittsylvania County Public Library (PCPL) currently serves this 968 square mile region with four branches and bookmobile. Many families are too distant from or otherwise unable to frequently visit a library branch, and many households do not have a tradition of book ownership or
reading. Expanded library access throughout the county would increase literacy, support lifelong learning that improves educational and workforce success, and improve community access to digital government and social services. In March 2018, a group of interested individuals gathered at the Pittsylvania County History Research Center & Library to discuss the expansion of library services within Pittsylvania County [Appendix C]. From this conversation, a work group continued to explore the idea of expanding library services into the unserved areas of the county. As a result, this concept paper outlines the current services and facilities, defines the community value of library services, describes the vision for expanded access, and presents a proposal for expanding library services to all areas of Pittsylvania County. The vision for the Pittsylvania County Public Library system is to establish a library branch in each of the unserved regions of Banister, Dan River, and Staunton River and the expansion of
the Gretna library branch. Each of these branches will become a community destination for early and family literacy, provide workforce resources, be a life-long learning center, deliver community health materials, and serve as a community gathering space supporting civic
engagement. Overview of the Current Services & Facilities
The Pittsylvania County Public Library has a rich, hundred years of history. Mostly driven by the public desire for access to library services, the library branches were constructed when local residents offered the property, the local community raised the required funds, and volunteers delivered the services. As described in the following list, the residents of Pittsylvania County have made a significant contribution in building the current library resources. ● 1913: Subscription library run by volunteers established in Chatham
● 1939: Pittsylvania County Public Library established with building and books donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Bruce.
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● 1939: Bookmobile service begins with vehicle loaned from the Works Progress Administration.
● 1984: Pittsylvania Public Library Foundation (PPL Foundation) is established as a 501(c)3. ● 1989: New Chatham library is constructed at the current location.
● 1992: Brosville/Cascade Library is added to system. ● 1996: Gretna Library is included as part of the Riddle Center and becomes a part of the system. The building was shared with Danville Community College.
● 2006: Current bookmobile is purchased and was funded by Pittsylvania County and PPL Foundation. ● 2008: Mt. Hermon Library is welcomed into the system.
● 2013: History Research Center & Library is added. The building is operated by Pittsylvania County Public Library and owned by the Pittsylvania Historical Society.
● 2015: Danville Community College vacated the Riddle Center with the space reverting to the Pittsylvania County Public Library. ● 2018: Mt. Hermon Library moved to its new location. The project was funded by
Pittsylvania County and PPL Foundation. Existing Library Footprint Currently, the library footprint consists of five library facilities located along the Route 29 corridor and on the western side of the County. It is apparent that gaps in community access are real. Pittsylvania County is fortunate to offer a bookmobile service. The Bookmobile makes 50-60 stops around the county each month, Tuesdays through Thursdays between 9 am and 4:30 pm with an average stop time of 60 minutes. School visits, mostly to private schools, are longer, but not open to the public.
Although all areas are served by the library’s bookmobile, there are some limitations to this
service including:
● No WiFi or public computers on the bookmobile. ● No early literacy or other public programs although this services does participate in
Winter and Summer Reading programs. ● Bookmobile does not operate when schools are closed for weather. ● Challenging to identify and gain agreement for stops. The current Bookmobile was purchased in 2006 with an expected lifespan about 20 years. Therefore, it is expected that this unit will be replaced in 2026 at a projected cost of $150-185,000.
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The Value of Libraries to Communities: A Review of the Literature Numerous studies have clearly recognized libraries as delivering a high educational and economic value for any investment made in its operation. Within this paper, several studies are shared that support the concept of establishing a community-based library which provides essential resources for a productive and engaged community. The Pittsylvania County Public
Library supports these ideas and works to implement the collective regional vision. Library Contributions to Economic Development
A 2007 report by the Urban Libraries Council, Making Cities Stronger: Public Library
Contributions to Local Economic Development, found that strategies for building a strong economic base are being realigned to reflect the ‘new economy’ requirement for highly educated and technologically skilled workers. Public libraries provide access to digital information and technology that helps communities transition from manufacturing and service economies to high tech and information economies. Library facilities often anchor downtown and commercial developments. They can be attractive neighborhood amenities. Key findings from the report include: ● Early literacy services are contributing to long-term economic success
● Library employment and career resources are preparing workers with new technologies ● Small business resources and programs are lowering barriers to market entry
● Public library buildings are catalysts for physical development
The study also found an increasing number of economic research tools being used to measure the public value of libraries, such as cost-benefit impacts and return on investment calculations. These studies “consistently identify positive economic impacts
made by libraries at the national, state and local levels” (Liu 2004; Barron et al. 2005; McClure et al. 2000; Berk & Associates 2004). Libraries partnering with workforce development agencies, chambers of commerce and others to provide job and career
information services and micro and small business support are broadening the impact of traditional library information resources. A July 2017 report for the American Library Association, Rural Libraries in the United
States: Recent Strides, Future Possibilities, and Meeting Community Needs, noted that with negative population growth and a relative lack of new industries, including technology-oriented businesses, many rural communities do not have a path toward economic growth. Libraries can be part of the solution in terms of building job skills and supporting the growth of new businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has found that economic growth and non-recessionary employment gains in communities is positively correlated to educational attainment. Libraries support local economic growth
by supporting local education as well as through direct support to businesses and job seekers.
A 2015 Pew Research Center report, Libraries at the Crossroads: The public is
interested in new services and thinks libraries are important to communities, found that 65% of Americans ages 16 and older say that closing their public library would have a
major impact on their community. Low-income Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans were more likely than others to say that a library closing would impact their lives and communities. The study found that Americans want libraries to: support local
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education; serve special constituencies such as veterans, active-duty military personnel and immigrants; help local businesses, job seekers and those upgrading their work
skills; and embrace new technologies such as 3D printers and provide services to help patrons learn about high-tech gadgetry. This trend is reinforced in the 2016 Pew Research report, Libraries 2016, which found that 80% of Americans felt public libraries should offer programs to teach people digital skills. 50% felt libraries should help patrons learn how to use new creative technologies like 3D printers. 57% of Americans still feel that libraries should offer more comfortable places for reading, working and relaxing. A 2011 report from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, Measuring the Value of Public Libraries: The fallacy of footfall and issues as measures of the value of Public
Libraries, notes that public libraries provide social benefits beyond value for the dollar calculations. Public libraries provide services that support the wider community, such as
support to the visually impaired, economic benefits from individuals finding work or skills, or the educational benefit to children and adults through access to books and learning.
The 2015 Pew Report noted that 46% of Americans ages 16 and over visited a library or bookmobile in person in the prior year. 23% of those who have paid a visit to a library in the past year had done so to look for or apply for a job. 48% of all Americans 16 and
older say libraries help people find jobs “a lot” or “somewhat,” but certain groups are more likely to say libraries help people find jobs: 58% of Hispanics, 55% of African Americans, and 53% of people in households with annual incomes under $30,000. A 2013 Pew Research Report, How Americans Value Public Libraries in their Communities, found that 91% of Americans say that they know where the closest public library is to where they currently live, and among these respondents, most said the closest public library is five miles or less away from their home. The closer a person lives to a library, the more likely they are to visit. The 2017 ALA report, Rural Libraries, noted that public transportation quality and the ability to walk to nearby libraries decreases as one moves away from urban centers. In a recent study of after-school programs in rural communities, the Afterschool Alliance found that these distances and the transportation issues they entailed prevented many
schools from viewing after-school programs as cost effective, while students and parents were often less able to access existing programs due to these barriers.
A majority of U.S. voters value public libraries, according to a 2018 report by OCLC and the American Library Association. From Funding to Awareness: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018 found that 55% of American voters view the public
library as an essential local institution that is a source of community pride (53%), advances education (58%), and enhance the quality of life in any community (51%). Voters frequently visit public libraries (70%, averaging 8.6 visits in the past year) and use the library for doing work and research (67%), accessing books and technology (66%), using computers and the internet (65%) and accessing WiFi (64%). These voters appreciate libraries that are convenient to get to (66%) and that have a broad range of materials to explore (65%). Voters value public libraries as gathering places (44%), and 37% have attending community meetings or library-organized programs or events in the last six months (33%).
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PCPL Response: The Table 1 below illustrates the growth in patron use of library services and the growth in library infrastructure and funding. PCPL proposes to expand its branches and
services to each county region to support the findings presented in the various research studies. Table 1: Pittsylvania County Public Library: A 2000 – 2017 Comparison
Use Statistics 2000 2017 Percent Change
Number of Registered Borrowers 8,737 33,334 281%
Number of Library Visits 48,088 164,628 242%
Number Attending Library Programs 4,646 16,854 262%
Summer Reading Participants 366 2,605 612%
Number of Computer Users 921 76,175 8,200%
Number of WiFi Sessions 0 64,065
Total Cataloged Book Items 89,000 123,139 39%
Grand Total Materials 92,405 706,691 665%
Total Circulation 132,715 389,474 193%
Inputs
County Population 59,000 63,167 7%
Number of Library Branches 3 5 65%
Service Hours per Week 146.5 232.5* 60%
Number of Internet Terminals 22 91 315%
Total Paid Staff (FTE) 15.23 21.79** 43%
Local Government Income $448,908 $1,076,584 139%
LVA State Aid Grants $125,167 $154,711 23%
* Since March 2018, 244.5 hours per week (67% increase)
**Since January 2018, 22.79 FTE (49% increase)
Libraries and Racial Equity A 2018 report by the Local and Regional Government Alliance on Race & Equity,
Advancing Racial Equity in Public Libraries: Case Studies from the Field, found that libraries across the country have been at the forefront of local and regional initiatives to proactively change the policies, practices, and systems that create barriers to prosperity and well-being for people of color. Libraries are going beyond race-neutral policies that often continue to mask structural barriers. Among other things, libraries are working to
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diversify their workforces. They are also reconsidering structural barriers to equity and full participation.
The 2016 report, Public Libraries: A Vital Space for Family Engagement, observes that engaging families in anywhere, anytime learning is critical for children’s academic and social development, but is also a matter of equity. Families with high incomes spend almost seven times as much as low-income families on out-of-school enrichment activities. Libraries have books, digital resources, expertise and free programs that are accessible to every family in every home. Libraries are places where children and adults can learn together to use these resources and strengthen their relationships.
PCPL Response: The Pittsylvania County Public Library has 28 staff members (24 women, 4 men); 78% are Caucasian, 22% African American (Pittsylvania County is 76.3% Caucasian,
21.5% African American, and 2.6% Hispanic).
Libraries and Healthy Communities In its April 2018 report, The State of America’s Libraries, the American Library Association noted that low health literacy is a major source of economic inefficiency in
the U.S. healthcare system. Nine in ten adults have difficulty understanding and making use of the health information they receive. Public libraries have also worked with community partners to address the national opioid crisis. Libraries are a trusted institution and a source of health and healthcare resource information finding. The 2017 ALA Report, Rural Libraries, noted that rural residents have more difficulty accessing healthcare than individuals in more populated areas. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rates 1,582 of 2,050 primarily rural counties in the United States as health professional shortage areas. This makes scheduling appointments for basic health services more difficult, and even more difficult to access specialist care. Additionally, in 2013, about 15 percent of rural citizens were uninsured and did not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, as opposed to 9 percent of individuals in metropolitan areas. Rural libraries empower patrons by helping them find and evaluate online health information, supplementing regional healthcare systems.
The 2018 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report notes that meaningful gaps persist in health outcomes between counties in the U.S. in large part because of
differences in opportunities for health. Unemployment, education (lower high school graduation rates) and fewer transportation options make it harder to be healthy. Better educated individuals live longer, healthier lives than those with less education, and their
children are more likely to thrive. In their call to action, the report suggests supporting community development and revitalization through policies and incentives to increase economic opportunities, and building social connectedness to cultivate empowered communities and promote civic engagement. The July 2016 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, What Works? Strategies
to Improve Rural Health, found that nearly one in five rural counties had experienced worsening premature death rates over the past decade. Better-educated individuals experience longer, healthier lives. People with greater social support, less isolation, and
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greater interpersonal trust live longer and healthier lives than those who are socially isolated.
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (www.countyhealthrankings.org), found that out of 133 counties in Virginia, Pittsylvania ranked 70th for overall Health Outcomes (1 is the highest ranking; 66 is the median). The County is 77th for Length of Life, 87th for Health Factors, and 104th for Health Behaviors (including smoking, adult obesity, physical inactivity, access to exercise opportunities, etc.). The County ranked 82nd for Clinical Care, 65th for Social and Economic Factors, and 126th for Physical Environment (due in particular to drinking water violations and 85% driving alone to work). PCPL Response: Pittsylvania County Public Library branches have hosted healthcare signups,
healthy eating programs, cancer prevention and care programs, exercise programs, bloodmobile visits, and veterans’ healthcare outreach van visits. PCPL is a member of the
Pittsylvania County Chapter of the Health Collaborative and the Cancer Task Force.
Libraries and the Digital Divide A July 2017 report for the American Library Association, Rural Libraries in the United States: Recent Strides, Future Possibilities, and Meeting Community Needs, found that
39% of rural residents (approximately 23 million people) lack access to the 2015 Federal Communications Commission’s updated home broadband standards of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speed and from the 2010 standard of 4/1 Mbps download/upload speeds to account for streaming media and other data-intensive applications. In rural areas, broadband providers are often unwilling to provide home broadband or they require additional line installation fees that put the cost of services out of reach for many households. Smartphones have become a primary point of access for many individuals without home broadband, but internet-enabled phones and tablets are not capable of many complex tasks like writing cover letters or completing homework assignments. Access to computers in libraries and librarian assistance and expertise are still invaluable services.
Federal investment to support broadband expansion to more than 21,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, libraries and health centers has been critical to
expanding the network of rural broadband access. PCPL Response: The Pittsylvania County Public Libraries participate in the Federal E-Rate
program to support broadband internet access for the public. The library provides 49 public
access computers with connection speeds of 10.1-100 Mbps and one-on-one assistance to patrons for computer instruction or help with smart phones and tablets. In FY2017, 85,541 30-
minute user sessions were logged on public access computers, equating to 42,270 hours of
computer access. Children are offered Playaway Launchpads for in-house eLearning. The library also offers business quality printing and low per-page rates.
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PALS Data and Library Access Early literacy screening is the key to providing effective literacy instruction and
preventing future reading problems. The Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) provides a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of the important literacy fundamentals that are predictive of future reading success. PALS is the state-provided screening tool for Virginia’s Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI) and is used by 99% of school divisions in the state on a voluntary basis. PALS consists of three instruments, PALS-PreK (for preschool students), PALS-K (for kindergartners), and PALS 1-3 (for students in Grades 1-3). PALS assessments are designed to identify students in need of additional reading instruction beyond that provided to typically developing readers. PALS also informs teachers’ instruction by providing them with explicit information about their students’ knowledge of literacy
fundamentals. Mid-year assessment and PALS Quick Checks allow for ongoing student progress monitoring throughout the year [https://pals.virginia.edu/].
In reviewing the data on Pittsylvania County students [Appendix B], findings indicated that: ● 10% of Kindergartners do not meet the PALS benchmark.
● 16% of First Graders do not meet the PALS benchmark.
● 20% of Second Graders do not meet the PALS benchmark.
● 33% of Third Graders do not meet the PALS benchmark.
Pittsylvania County Schools with the highest number of students below the benchmark: Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Twin Springs (12) Stony Mill (21) Union Hall (18) Kentuck (16)
Kentuck (11) Twin Springs (17) Twin Springs (17) Gretna (12)
Gretna (7) Gretna (16) Gretna (16) Stony Mill (11)
Southside (5) Kentuck (12) Kentuck (15) Mt. Airy (10)
Mt. Airy (10) Stony Mill (15)
Kentuck and Gretna Elementary Schools were among the lower-performing schools in
all grade levels. Twin Springs and Stony Mill Elementary Schools were among the
lower-performing schools in 3 of the 4 grade levels. Overall, children are losing ground in
reading from kindergarten through third grade.
Gretna has a Pittsylvania County Public Library branch library, but the facility is small (currently 3,910 square feet). The children’s book collection is 8,951 volumes in approximately 200 square feet of space. It is the only branch with a part-time, not full-time, youth services specialist. The library is located between the high school and middle school, not near the elementary school. It is open 48 hours per week (10am until 8pm on
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10am until 6pm on Wednesday and Friday; and 10am until 12noon on Saturday).
Twin Springs Elementary School is now served by the new Mt. Hermon library, which opened in March 2018. It offers expanded children’s space, more children’s programs, and an expanded collection of materials. The branch is open 52 hours each week, from
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10am until 8pm Monday through Thursday, 10am until 6pm on Friday, and 10am until 2pm on Saturday. The school is located 1.3 miles from the library branch.
Stony Mill Elementary School is located between the Brosville and Mt. Hermon libraries, but not convenient to either. Stony Mill Elementary is 3.5 miles from the Brosville branch and 10.4 miles from the Mt. Hermon branch. The Brosville branch is somewhat difficult to find and access and has limited parking (nine parking places plus one handicapped parking place for patrons). The branch is open 44.5 hours per week (9:30am until 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; and 9:30am until 8pm on Thursdays). The branch has no Saturday hours. Kentuck Elementary School has no branch library nearby. Mt. Hermon is the closest branch, 9.6 to 11.4 miles depending on route).
Mt. Airy Elementary School has no branch library nearby. Gretna is the closest branch, 11.9 miles away, and as noted, is open only two hours on Saturday morning.
It is worth noting that the lowest performing schools are associated with the library branches open the fewest evening and weekend hours, or are simply remote from any library branch. PCPL Response: The Pittsylvania County Public Library system supports our children through
its services. ● The most effective way to support and increase reading proficiency is by free choice reading – making books and time to read available to children; reading to children every
day (parents and others); and by parents and other adults modeling reading behavior,
coupled with having reading materials available.
● Libraries support these behaviors by making a wide variety of free-choice reading
material available to all families at no cost; by promoting reading through story times and summer and winter reading programs; by associating libraries and books with fun; and
by helping children and other patrons find and try books that reflect their interests.
● Libraries provide books at all reading levels as well as audiobooks and graphic novels
that appeal to struggling readers; magazines, ebooks and e-audiobooks; and books that ‘read along’ with voice and word highlighting.
PCPL Proposal for Expansion To deliver the maximum level of service to our community and its children, the Pittsylvania
County Public Library proposed to expand its locations and services into every region of our county.
● In Gretna, the library will increase the size, collection, and staffing to attract and better serve students and their families. It will expand library into the entire building to increase from 3,910 sf to approximately 7,000 sf; increase collection size and number of public access computers; increase staffing to provide a full-time youth services specialist and 1 additional part time staff to increase service hours from current 48 to 52 (adding additional evening and weekend hours comparable to those offered at Mt. Hermon). It
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will add amenities that make the library a more appealing ‘destination’ for the entire family, such as additional seating, coffee service, outdoor space, etc.
● In Brosville, the library will increase the staffing at Brosville by adding a full-time assistant branch manager, enabling the youth services specialist to expand outreach and programming. It will add an additional part-time staff to increase service hours from current 44.5 to 52, with more evening and new Saturday hours similar to Mt. Hermon. It will increase the number of parking spaces at the Brosville library (currently nine available for patrons) to enable more patrons to participate in programs. Finally, it will add amenities to make the library a more appealing ‘destination’ for the entire family.
● The library will open new libraries to serve the Banister, Dan River, and Staunton River districts to support students and families in the Kentuck, Mt. Airy Elementary, and Hurt
school populations. It will make these libraries appealing ‘destinations’ for the entire family. Vision for Expanded Access
With the goal to dream, concepts began to emerge of a library with its branches becoming a community destination for early and family literacy, provide workforce resources, be a life-long learning center, deliver community health materials, and serve as a community gathering space supporting civic engagement.
Each branch will have defined spaces that supports:
● Circulation services with a collection of around 20,000 items in multiple formats that accommodate community interests
● Teen gathering space with all the young adult books centered around the space
● Children’s programming room ● Print resources for young children, juveniles, teens, and adults
● Computer stations for individual use – increase access to computers with space around the area for some privacy -- perhaps using glass walls; Include space for providing instructional capabilities encouraging teaching; walls should be designed to write on the walls
● Sufficient parking ● Large meeting space
● Small group tutoring room to support individual learning needs ● Provide space for employment and job support resources ● Gathering spaces for adults to create a destination
● Interactive learning children’s area creating an indoor outdoor space with equipment that would be found “outdoor play space” ● Outdoor reading garden
● A sensory play area for the younger children – with shade sails ● Training space for at least 25 people with tables – along with areas where they can host
training with parents and children for reading practices and Play and Learn (interacting with children) ● Exercise space for the public – classes are offered for the community
● A community center because of space availability for offering classes with a separate entrance with access to restroom facilities
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● Kitchen space for classes such as cooking, diabetic, nutrition classes – partner with Virginia Tech Virginia Cooperative Extension
● Electronic signage for outreach to people who do not use the library
● Staff support space ● An open, airy environment as created with an abundance of windows
● The standards for excellence from the Library of Virginia ● A nature walk connected to the library – creating a destination – combining wellness with reading
● White boards and group flip chart options ● High bandwidth for web access ● Networking centers for senior adults for reading groups, wellness support, skill building
● Networking centers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ● Fire and water features to create an inviting space for quiet reading
● A “maker space” http://www.makerspaceforeducation.com/makerspace.html – for entrepreneurs to use for product creation (include tools such as 3-D printers, sewing machines . . . other)
● Flexible space that will be used for displays for art, historical exhibits Facility size and location was considered and several guidelines were suggested:
● Current facilities are ranging from 5,000 – 7,000 square feet; new libraries should be designed to accommodate the need ● Locate facilities in an area where people are – they will come to the library as they are going to other sites. Or, create the library as a destination. ● Need a minimum .6 sq. ft. per person (currently at .36 in Pittsylvania County) up to 1 sq.ft. per capita, according to the Planning for Excellence guidance provided by the Library of Virginia Staffing requirements to manage each branch and deliver personalized support to patrons with evening and weekend hours to optimize community access and programming requirements. Alternative Expansion Options During the review, the workgroup considered several options for providing service to the
unserved regions.
● Replace Bookmobile with a 5th-wheel truck and trailer. o Trailer carries books, WiFi, laptops, and tables and chairs. Staff use truck to
move trailer, restock and travel from main to mobile library. o Partner with a church, VFD, etc. to share parking, power, bathrooms, and meeting space. Library pays partner for services, installs needed outlet and
locks. o Operates 1 week per month, then relocates to different quadrant of the
county. o Library staff operate the library for 4-6 hours per day, Tuesday-Saturday. Use Mondays to restock, relocate the trailer. o Would require additional staff.
o Still costly – maybe $100,000 initially, plus annual staff and operating costs
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● Install an automated library vending machine similar to the option Milwaukee Public
Library has used. o Cost around $250,000 plus shelter and land (could be co-located with other county facilities)
o Estimated $25,000 annual operating costs o Must be visited daily to restock, pick up returns o Can be WiFi hotspots
o No public computers, no programs
● Create “Pop-Up” libraries using the Suffolk Public Library model. o not always a set location
o weather dependent (use a 10x10 tent)
o require patrons to return materials at a standard library o WiFi hotspot
o Some programming o Require a large van to transport equipment, books in milk crates.
● Open a public library instead of a school library in a high school using the Chicago model.
o City rents space from the Board of Education and pays operating costs, but Board of Education covers building maintenance costs. o Perhaps, PCPL could explore partnerships with Pittsylvania County Schools in underserved areas recognizing that this type of partnership would require careful consideration regarding security and access during school hours.
● Use the Gretna library model where the library is built between two schools. ● Creative Reuse of existing buildings such as the Ringgold Rail Depot or Carter Bank in Hurt.
● Build 1 or more new libraries using same building plan. o Mt. Hermon model – simple shape, open plan. The building is 5,000sf – has space for good collection, space to read, use
computers, have programs and meetings. o Provides all library basics – meeting space, computers, WiFi, books and audiobooks, and library programs.
o Requires additional staff in addition to building costs. ▪ The existing Mount Hermon building cost $475,000 and $236,000 to renovate (and reused existing fixtures); $232,000 to furnish (and used existing fixtures); and $100,000 to provide books (Mt. Hermon had existing collections) Whatever option is identified and selected, there are building considerations for every library including: ● Books are heavy and require a substantial foundation.
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● Need adequate parking – people tend to stay longer per visit than previously, and want programs.
● Need access to 100mb internet access – preferably fiber.
● Power, water, sewer. ● ADA standards for accessibility.
● High traffic area – visibility is important and the County library system currently has no advertising budget. Proposal
On behalf of a small group of individuals who have examined the current state of our Pittsylvania County Library System and its opportunities for expanding its support to our entire community, it is our proposal that the Pittsylvania County Public Library establish a library
branch in each of the unserved regions of Banister, Dan River, and Staunton River and expand the Gretna library branch. The branches would be designed and staffed to become a community destination for early and family literacy, provide workforce resources, be a life-long
learning center, deliver community health materials, and serve as a community gathering spaces supporting civic engagement and community building for all ages.
Next Steps The group requests that the Library Board of Trustees approve these recommendations and present them to the Pittsylvania County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors. The Trustees would request from the Board of Supervisors a resolution authorizing and funding a professional feasibility study to assess the library expansion proposal and recommend a course of action to implement the initiative. In addition, the group requests that a public advisory panel be established consisting of representation from the community, educational institutions, library staff, and local government and be included in the feasibility study process.
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Discussion participants included members of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (Bob Warren,
Joe Davis, and Charles Miller); County Administrator David Smitherman; members of the Pittsylvania County School Board (Cassandra Crump and Don Moon); Jessie Barksdale, Banister resident; Shannon
Stoler, Dan River resident; Alice Shelton, Chair Library Board of Trustees; Angela Wells with SmartBeginnings; Lisa Tuite, Pittsylvania County Public Library; and Martha Walker, Virginia Tech/
Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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References
● 2018 County Health Rankings: Key Findings Report (2018). County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. www.countyhealthrankings.org ● From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018. (2018). Summary Report. OCLC and American Library Association. https://doi.org/10.25333/C3M92X ● Gomez, M. (2007). Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development. Urban Institute: Urban Libraries Council. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/46006/1001075-Making-Cities-
Stronger.PDF
● Horrigan, J.B. (2016). Libraries 2016: Trends in visiting public libraries have steadied, and many Americans have high expectations for what their local libraries should offer.
Pew Research Center. www.pewinternet.org/2016/09/09/2016/Libraries-2016/
● Horrigan, J.B. (2015). Libraries at the Crossroads: The public is interested in new services and thinks libraries are important to communities. Pew Research Center.
www.pewinternet.org/2015/09/15/2015/Libraries-at-crossroads/
● Lopez, M.E.; Caspe, M.; and McWilliams, L. (2016). Public Libraries: A Vital Space for Family Engagement. Harvard Family Research Project and the Public Library
Association.
● Pew Research Center (2013). How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their Communities: 54% of Americans have used a public library in the past year, and 72%
live in a “library household.” Most say libraries are very important to their communities. http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/12/11/libraries-in-communities ● Quick Facts: Pittsylvania County, Virginia. U.S. Census Bureau. www.census.gov
● Real, B.; and Rose, R.N. (2017). Rural Libraries in the United States: Recent Strides,
Future Possibilities, and Meeting Community Needs. American Library Association, Office for Information Technology Policy.
● Sonnie, A. (2018). Advancing Racial Equity in Public Libraries. Issue Brief. Local and Regional Government Alliance on Racial Equity. Racialequityalliance.org
● The State of America’s Libraries (2018). Kathy Rosa, ed. American Library Association. www.ala.org ● Transforming Communities: Institute of Museum and Library Services Strategic Plan 2018-2022. (2018). Institute of Museum and Library Services. www.imls.gov
● Walker, C.; Halpin, E.; Rankin, C.; and Chapman, E.L. (2011). Measuring the Value of Public Libraries: The fallacy of footfall and issues as measures of the value of public
libraries. Report of Workshop 28 March 2011. CPLIS: Centre for the Public Library and Information in Society Information School, University of Sheffield. ● What Works? Strategies to Improve Rural Health (2016). County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. www.countyhealthrankings.org
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Appendix A
Pittsylvania County Public Schools Percentage of Economically Disadvantaged Students by School:
School Nutrition Program
0030 JOHN L. HURT ELEM Elementary 73.51%
1750 MT. AIRY ELEM Elementary 71.74%
0280 GRETNA ELEM Elementary 70.38%
1853 BROSVILLE ELEM Elementary 68.27%
0290 GRETNA MIDDLE Middle 66.74%
1740 UNION HALL ELEM Elementary 66.52%
0640 CHATHAM ELEM Elementary 64.90%
1460 SOUTHSIDE ELEM Elementary 63.97%
1090 DAN RIVER MIDDLE Middle 62.82%
1710 STONY MILL ELEM Elementary 62.65%
1690 KENTUCK ELEM Elementary 61.15%
1700 GRETNA HIGH High 58.00%
1680 DAN RIVER HIGH High 56.26%
1660 CHATHAM MIDDLE Middle 55.94%
1130 TUNSTALL MIDDLE Middle 53.58%
1851 TWIN SPRINGS ELEM Elementary 52.77%
1720 CHATHAM HIGH High 51.98%
1730 TUNSTALL HIGH High 41.91%
TOTALS 58.678%
To comply with the information and reporting requirements for report cards and performance indicators of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Department of Education conducts the Student Record Collection. A student is
defined economically disadvantaged if the student: 1. is eligible for Free/Reduced Meals, 2. receives TANF, or
3. is eligible for Medicaid. Please note: If the student is identified as experiencing homelessness or becomes identified as migrant, at any point during the school year, the student is automatically identified as Disadvantaged and is also eligible for the Free and
Reduced Meals Program.
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Appendix B Pittsylvania County Schools Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) Percentage of Students Identified for PALS & Percentage Met Benchmark Spring 2018 Testing
Elementary School Kindergarten # Students Identified
First # Students Identified
Second # Students Identified
Third # Students Identified
Brosville 1 4 5 3
Chatham 4 6 7 9
Gretna 7 16 16 12 Hurt 4 4 5 0
Kentuck 11 12 15 16
Mt. Airy 3 10 2 10 Southside 6 9 7 0
Stony Mill 5 21 15 11
Twin Springs 12 17 17 0 Union Hall 1 2 18 0
Total Assessed 551 615 528 191
Total
Identified
54 101 107 61
Percentage
Identified
10%
Kindergarten
16%
First Grade
20%
Second Grade
33%
*Third Grade
Percentage Met Benchmark
90% Kindergarten 84% First Grade 80% Second Grade 67% Third Grade
*Please note that in grade 3, only 191 students were assessed because according to the PALS Screening Requirements, all third graders take the SOL (Standards of Learning) Assessment and are not required to be assessed in the spring. Students who are assessed are those students who have participated in SOL intervention and remediation. Therefore, the percentage of identified students reported is not a reflection of the entire third grade population.
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Appendix C March 2018 Discussion Summary On Monday, March 26, 2018, at four o’clock in the afternoon, interested individuals gathered at the Pittsylvania County History Research Center & Library to discuss the expansion of library services within Pittsylvania County. As the group began to discuss the need and whether or not to consider library expansion as a viable option, each person was asked to respond to the following questions. The responses are captured below. Why is an expansion of library services important?
● Offers the opportunity to improve community literacy through children and adult programs and resources. It is important to examine the PALS and other scores
gathered through in-school assessments. ● Supports a lower poverty rate when individuals improve their educational attainment.
● Creates year-round access to a variety of resources that prepared students for future work.
● Supports economic development. Libraries are part of attracting businesses to the County, an investment in human capital, and prepare workers through online classes
and reading resources. In addition, the library offers community rooms, online resources, and serve as an innovation center for community groups. The group noted that perhaps 50 percent of the County’s population would react negatively to expending funds for library expansion. In addition, based on the current budget projects, funds are not available from County resources for capital outlay or operational costs. Who is impacted by these services?
Although “everyone” might be the first response, the group was asked to identify specific groups of people who would be impacted by library services. ● Employers
● Entrepreneurs
● Preschoolers ● School aged children
● Senior adults
● Parents ● Unemployed individuals
● Marginal groups who require extra care in receiving services ● Migrants ● Home schooled children What value does it bring to economic development efforts? ● Offers a quality of life component.
● Provides literacy-based businesses. ● Delivers an investment of local government in human capital. ● Becomes the public face of our County and welcomes all.
● Increases access to career choices and references.
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What is your hope and vision for delivering these services?
● Provide seven or more library locations with one in each district positioned to serve the maximum populations. ● Fully staffed with full access.
● Attract middle and high school students. ● Meets the needs of family while in the library including offering school related topics, play areas, and coffee bars.
● Deliver services that would lead to a decreased influence of “pop” culture on children. ● Encourage children to read. ● Provide a community room.
● Offer a variety of books where children see themselves in the books. ● Be a place where “real life” is addressed and needs are impacted.
What would be some ways or strategies for moving your vision to a reality? ● Gather the data points on geographic locations of current users and potential locations
for new facilities.
● Define population center of County residents. ● Identify potential locations of new library branches ensuring innovative use options, high
speed internet access, and visibility.
● Offer a pilot “summer reading program” for children. ● Recruit new library card holders ensuring every child in the County has a library card.
● Define the need the public library would meet outside of a school library. The group asked:
● If libraries influence the retention of businesses and/or the workers? o Is there any relationship to workers access to libraries and the worker’s income? ● Compare children’s school test scores pre-library with those scores after the library branch is opened. The group was reminded that test scores are reflective of multiple variables. ● Compare kindergarteners’ test scores/performance based on those who utilized library services and those who did not.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Building and Property Committee Update (Staff Contact: Richard N.
Hicks); (10 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Richard N. Hicks
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 6.a
Attachment(s):
Moseley Presentation
Health Dept/DSS Plat
Animal Shelter - Plat
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▪Space Needs Summary
▪Existing Site and Site Features
▪Courthouse
▪Programming: 87,400 SF
▪Conceptual Site Plan
▪Conceptual Floor Plans: Three Levels + partial Lower Level
▪Jail
▪Programming: 172 Beds + 18 Special Purpose Beds = 190 Beds Total
▪Conceptual Site Plan Options -One Level on-site, One Level off-site,
Three Levels on-site
▪Reduced Size Jail
▪Programming: 60 Beds Total
▪Conceptual Site Plan Options -One Level on-site, One Level off-site
▪Schedule
▪Next Steps
▪Present to BOS Work Session
▪Prepare Draft Report
▪Present to BOS
▪Submit Final Report 2
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•Maximum:
Male 2 dayrooms containing 20 cells = 40 beds *
Female 1 dayroom containing 9 cells = 9 beds
•Medium:
Male 2 dayrooms containing 26 cells = 52 beds *
Female 1 dayroom containing 9 cells = 9 beds
•Minimum:
Male 2 dorms containing 20 = 40 beds
Female 1 dorm containing 10 = 10 beds
•Community Custody:
Male -1 dorm containing 6 beds
Female -1 dorm containing 6 beds Sub-total 172 beds
•Special Purpose:
Male -1 dayroom containing 6 cells = 6 beds
Female -1 dayroom containing 6 cells = 6 beds
•Medical ( considered Special Purpose):
Male -1 ward containing 2 beds
Female -1 ward containing 2 beds
2 Pressurized cells -1 bed each = 2 beds Sub-total 18 beds
*tiered housing
Total 190 beds
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•Male:
2 dayrooms each containing 7 double bed cells and 1 single bed cell = 30 beds
•Female:
2 dayrooms each containing 7 double bed cells and 1 single bed cell = 30 beds
•No Community Custody or Special Purpose beds specifically identified
Total 60 beds
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Pet Center Update (Staff Contact: James P. McLaughlin); (10 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): James P. McLaughlin
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 6.b
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Other Reports
Staff Contact(s):
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