The Heart of a Community: Its Public Library
Executive Summary
Introduction
Studying the Landscape
A Brief Look at the Past and Work in Progress
Selecting the Sites and Sizes of Libraries
Building Blocks, Size & Condition
Specific Conclusions by Facilities
Type of Construction
Construction Costs: Fiscal Impact Conclusions
Financing Options
Public Input
Central Library Site and Architect Selection
Recommended Principles for Selecting Facilities
Projects
Finalizing Selections
Implementation Scenarios
Recommended Actions
Appendices
- Appendix A: Service Plan Areas adopted in 1990 for 2005
- Appendix B: Library Locations: Analysis of Size
- Appendix C: Library Locations: Analysis of Condition
- Appendix D: Fresno County Public Library’s Reference Goals for 2020
- Appendix E: Library Locations: Owned and Leased
- Appendix F: Size based on Service Components
- Appendix G: Map of Fresno County Library Locations
- Appendix H: Library Service Areas
- Appendix I: Projected Population by Service Areas
- Appendix J: Central Library Sites
- Appendix K: Talking Book Library for the Blind Options
