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YOUR L IBRARY’S NEXT CHAPTER.

REPURPOSING THE LIBRARY

Long gone are the days when the main purpose of a library

was to store books and media for the community to borrow.

Now there are computer labs with access to the Internet,

employment services, entrepreneurial incubators, work

spaces, lounges, and even coffee cafes. Libraries realize

that they must repurpose to maintain and grow patronage.

Fortunately, Bradford offers storage solutions for any type of

repurposing project.

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STEP 1: ASSESS LIBRARY RESOURCES & PATRONS

Assessing resources and who your patrons are is the most crucial step in any

repurposing project. Determining what resources are available and what is needed

will help you decide how your space will be repurposed, how existing resources will

be utilized, and what is needed to complete the overall repurposing project. As part of

this assessment, determining the mix of patrons is also very important. Patrons donate

materials and money, and share their experiences with others — they’re a library’s life

source. Cater your library to the needs of your current patrons, and your library will

experience an increase in traffic and customer satisfaction.

STEP 2: IDENTIFY REPURPOSING PRIORITIES

There are many considerations when planning a repurposing project. Before starting any

project, we suggest consulting a recent strategic plan and hosting at least one public

forum to determine what the community wants and needs. From there, repurposing

priorities can be determined. With careful planning, a successful repurposing schedule

can be established and delivered on time and budget.

STEP 3: REVIEW SPACE NEEDS AND LIMITATIONS

No matter the size of your repurposing project, Bradford Systems is here to help you

avoid the expenses of breaking new ground. Libraries can increase their overall storage

capacity by 100% and create ample room for repurposing by replacing traditional static

storage by utilizing our mobile storage solutions.

STEP 4: ESTABLISH A PROJECT BUDGET

We want to create a library that satisfies your community’s needs, and respect all

budgetary restrictions. No matter how complex the repurposing project, the Bradford

Systems’ library experts can provide an in-depth storage and space analysis to find a

design that meets your unique needs, while considering your organization’s budgetary

constraints.

Let’s begin your library’s next chapter together. To learn more about our customized solutions and how a Bradford Systems storage planner can help you overcome your storage challenges, please visit bradfordsystems.com or contact us at 1-800-696-3453.

REPURPOSING THE LIBRARY