Lawrence Public Library Expansion Project

Exhibit B

MS&R/LPA Contract Scope

D.1          Provide a building assessment identifying library service deficiencies in the existing Lawrence Public Library.

D.2          Develop a numerical program including square foot and adjacency requirements. Address all aspects of library service as outlined in the Agreement.

E.1           Observe the current library environment (patrons, staff) – how resources are organized, how services are delivered, how the library is used – conduct on-site tours of current library, grounds and environs, including photographic inventory, and analysis of library layout and library site, including parking.

E.2           Study important documents such as New Direction Task Force reports, Kansas Public Library Standards, regional library system standards, library long-range plans, library board meeting minutes, previous citizen surveys.

E.3           Place the existing library within the larger context of other libraries serving communities of a similar size – draw comparisons and contrasts.

E.4           Gather qualitative data – open public forums, workshops, focus groups, brainstorming sessions,

citizen survey – listen to goals, aspirations and vision of library staff, administration, board, as well as

associated groups and stakeholders, including elected officials.

E.5           Gather quantitative data – updated community analysis – population, growth trends and demographics, as well as library collection, services, technology usage statistics and trends.

E.6           Develop written strategies and specific library program recommendations for an expanded, flexible, 21^st Century public library and supportive parking.

END OF EXHIBIT B