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Improvement Suggestions

1. Add cushions to the computer chairs. I apply for jobs daily and sit for hours. The wood chairs are very hard and uncomfortable. 2. Add lockers w/combinations, like the fitness area at the Summit. When I am here hours applying for jobs online, I must gather all my belongings and take them to the restroom or outside when answering/making a phone call, as phone call reception is poor to non-existent in the building. 3. Consider adding restrooms inside the main building. Again, when using the computers, it is cumbersome to gather belongings, check out materials and then use the restroom; only to bring all back into the building when done using the restroom.
Jul 20, 2011
 

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eva
Wed, 07/20/2011 - 10:38

Thank you for your suggestions for improvement. I am glad to hear that you enjoy using the library and choose to use our services.

Generally speaking, we are not able to provide these items to you, for various reasons ranging from budget issues to hygiene issues to noise to wanting to encourage patrons to exhibit certain behaviors. I will address each suggestion as you've listed them:

1. The wooden chairs at the Web Express computers were deliberately chosen for their durability, ease of maintenance, and for harmonizing with our existing decor. We have no plans to change them. We do have a couple of patrons who bring a cushion with them to use these computers, and had for a period of time one patron who brought his own chair. Those are options for you as well.

2. We want patrons to keep their belongings with them, and will not be providing lockers for public use. Besides the safety issues of providing storage for unknown items, we have neither the money nor the space to do so. We encourage people to take responsibility for their belongings. Keeping your things with you is the best way to safeguard them from being stolen.

3. The main public restrooms are located in the lobby, which is a standard construct for public buildings. It keeps noise from the toilets and hand dryers away from the main area of the library. We have neither the money nor the space to move the restrooms into the library proper.

I am sorry that I am not able to satisfy your concerns. Thank you for taking the time to contact us, and best of luck to you in your job search.

Best,

Eva Davis, Director