We have special insight
into the kinds of challenges your library faces...
n Creating inviting spaces for teens while maintaining quiet areas for adult readers
n Adding new services to already-crowded spaces
n Redesigning work areas to reduce materials handling
n Providing universal access in existing spaces
n Creating secure storage for special collections

n Pat Kauffmann
has sixteen years’ experience in interior design and architectural drafting, with eight years spent writing design programs and drawing blueprints for remodels and new construction. She has taught Interior Design at community colleges, including courses in accessibility compliance and building code. Pat’s understanding of the human dynamics of libraries comes from her years as Loan Desk Supervisor at the main branch of Lincoln City Libraries and as Adult Services Librarian at North Platte (Nebraska) Public Library.

n Gary Meier
served eighteen years as facilities manager of Lincoln (Nebraska) City Libraries, a system with a main library, seven branches and a bookmobile. His responsibilities included everything from developing capital budgets to managing the in-house maintenance department. He was a pivotal team member during one major expansion, construction of two new branches, and four branch renovations. Gary’s deep knowledge of buildings and their systems comes from eleven years in commercial construction.
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