Library Program Document

Ganser Library

Millersville University

DRAFT

Modified for Shell Scheme

May 2009

Revised April 2010

 Table of Contents

Introduction 3
Planning Assumptions & General Building Issues 7
Individual Area Profiles
Entrance 8
Outdoor Reading Garden 9
Access Services 10
Browsing Collection 11
Reference & Government Documents 12
Reference Librarians’ Offices 13
Classrooms 14
Stacks 15
Study/Reading Areas
16
Group Study Rooms 17
Café and 24 hour Study Area 18
Restrooms (ADA compliant) 19
Exhibit Area 20
Atrium/Meeting/Programming Space
21 Instructional Technology Labs/Commons
22
Faculty Collaboration Space 23
Curriculum Materials Center/Children’s Literature Area 24
Archives & Special Collections 25
Technical Services
26
Administrative Suite 27
IT/Systems Office 28
Conference/Meeting room 29
Staff Lounge
30
Loading Dock 31
Receiving Room 32
Mailroom 33
Custodial Storage and Trash Room
34 Storage Area (Old Acquisitions Room)
35
Storage Closets & Disaster Response Materials 36

Appendices
Action Document 37
Square Footage 43
Area Relation Drawing 44
Access Services Drawing 45

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 Introduction

The Millersville University Library Looks to the Future

The second floor of the library is filled with excited school children who have come to the library
to participate in Read Across America, a day filled with activities to celebrate reading and to
honor Dr. Seuss. After hearing stories and participating in craft activities, the children listen to
The Cat in the Hat read aloud and enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday….

Two groups of students are clustered at tables in Special Collections pondering crime in
1822 in Lancaster. Reading carefully through the Confession of John Lechler and the
printed account of the trial, they take turns reading, listening, and asking questions.
Nearby, another group of students is reading confessions signed by students at
Millersville in the late 1880s. They wonder about campus culture at the time, and look for
additional sources to help understand why playing cards or talking with members of the
opposite sex require reading aloud full confessions in the principal’s office. Others make
use of the digital Snapper, the Lancaster Journal, the Columbia Spy, or Early American
Imprints, to find additional electronic primary sources with more information….

On the first floor, groups of students are gathered around tables with laptops preparing for group
presentations in education classes. Several have moved the tables over toward the electrical
outlets, so that laptops can be plugged in while they work. In the living room, students have
rearranged the furniture so that they can sit on the sofas and comfortable chairs while discussing
their group project. Another group crowds around a computer in the reference area discussing the
merits of the resources they have found and how they can use them in their class presentation….

A reception in the library lobby welcomes friends and visitors to meet Carter G.
Woodson lecturer James McBride, who signs copies of his book before walking over to
Lyte auditorium for his presentation (sponsored by University Theme Program, Carter G.
Woodson Lecture, Freshman Orientation, Frederick Douglass Celebration of Black
Culture, Commission on Cultural Diversity and Cultural Affairs Committee)…

These scenes come from special events and the daily experiences of students in Ganser Library at
Millersville. Libraries have changed significantly over the 150 years since the first libraries on
Millersville’s campus were started and in the 40 years since Ganser Library was built. Students
and other researchers still need books for their research projects, but the use of the building has
changed dramatically. In fact, people may wonder, why come to the library when so much is
available electronically? While the library has made it a priority to provide electronic access to all
kinds of resources anywhere on campus and around the world, the library building remains one of
the busiest places on campus. With over 225,000 visits each year, the building sees higher
numbers than basketball or football games, concerts, or other campus events.

Changing Student Needs and Changing Learning Spaces

In the 40 years since Ganser Library was designed and constructed, the university community
has experienced remarkable changes. Like universities across the country, Millersville continues
to implement programs and develop new curriculum which reflect the changing nature of the
student population, new uses of technology, and new perspectives about teaching and learning.
When Ganser Library was planned in 1965, there were 2505 students in 26 undergraduate
programs at Millersville, along with 262 faculty, staff and administrators. The University
Library now serves 8300 students in 75 graduate and undergraduate programs, more than

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1000 faculty, staff, and administrators and a significant number of library patrons from
the greater community.

Changes will continue to accelerate as the university community moves forward into the 21 st
century, with learning technologies paving the way for innovative and enhanced services.
Research studies on this generation of learners, the Millennials, demonstrate that collaboration,
multi-tasking, and gaming make them unique compared to generations that have come before
(Sweeney, 2005). As digital natives, Millennials value continuous communication while
embracing experiential learning. Results of a recent study at the University of Rochester find that
“students prefer to learn anywhere they may be, in social settings as well as academic, using
digital technology in ways that suit them individually” (Foster & Gibbons, 2007, p. 68).
Millennials seek both quiet study spaces and noisy collaborative group work spaces in libraries,
as well as extended hours and social gathering places such as cafés offering food and drink.

Learning spaces in the 21st century will continue to be driven by technologically-rich, flexible,
multi-purposed and reconfigurable working and social spaces which will form the “social and
academic hub of the campus” (JISC Design Group, 2006, p. 22). An important evolutionary
component of these learning spaces is wireless and connected learning technologies, as well as
visual and interactive learning technologies (pp. 6-7).

New designs emphasize “high-quality social space as a central focal point in the building, which
caters to the needs of all users of the building—visitors, staff, learners and potential learners of all
abilities. The area is both a public facility providing meals and refreshments, and a place where
learners and staff can meet for short meetings. Wireless enabled, it is not set apart from learning –
student services may also be located adjacent to this space to take advantage of its widespread
use. Learners’ views are key to getting the balance of the design right, and their opinions should
be sought at an early stage in its development” (JISC, 2006, p. 28). John Seely Brown notes that
“learning is a remarkably social process….it occurs not as a response to teaching, but rather as a
result of a social framework that fosters learning” (p. 29).

Role of Libraries
It is an exciting time to work in academic libraries. As our university library begins to prepare for
renovations, our vision for the library’s future is being driven by students and what they need.
Across the country, university libraries are creating new physical places to facilitate student
learning. Changes in curriculum require students to collaborate in their research projects and the
library provides the ideal physical location for that to happen. The solitary researcher heading for
a carrel hidden away on a balcony is increasingly in the minority.

Libraries play an essential role in helping students develop skills in information literacy. This is
achieved through collaboration with classroom faculty, joining our skills in “information and
knowledge management, metadata creation” with the content students are learning and creating as
they collaborate on projects. Libraries have exemplified “the notion that the whole is greater than
the sum of its parts. Collaboration has built the foundations of modern librarianship and must
form the foundation of the new ‘infosphere’ in which libraries and allied organizations marry
technology with collaboration to deliver services to the information consumer” (2003 OCLC
Environmental Scan).

As libraries continue to serve as partners with other academic departments, the library is often the
place where students are engaged in constructing knowledge. The idea “that knowledge is
actually created in the library as well as stored there in the form of collections and accessed via
staff skill” is driving much of the change in academic libraries. As a result, in planning new and

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renovated library facilities, “it is not the offering of a broad range of services which underlies the
planning and architectural goals, but rather the facilitating of student-driven learning. The quality
of the enterprise will be measured by the degree to which libraries succeed in triggering and
nurturing students’ curiosity and intellectual growth” (Garten and Williams, 2006, pp. 1-2).

Joe Lucia, Director of Libraries at Villanova University, describes 21 st century libraries as

“flexible physical facilities rather than book warehouses, which are designed to support diverse
learning modes, featuring ‘inspirational’ spaces for private study, seminar rooms, technology-rich
collaboration environments, digital classrooms, consultation areas, social & event spaces, and
reconfigurable, well-lit collections storage & use areas. This cultivation of the library as an
Intellectual Center on campus includes sponsorship of events to foster dialog and interaction
among the disciplines, among students, faculty and staff outside the classroom, enhancing the
university intellectual climate” (Lucia, 2006, p.5).

Academic libraries provide physical spaces and faculty leadership to celebrate culture, facilitate
interdisciplinary learning, and provide opportunities for students to construct knowledge through
interaction with information resources, technology, and other learners.

Plans for the Future

Our students give us our vision for the new library at Millersville: it’s not just about book
stacks and quiet places to study; it is a vital center of learning and intellectual exchange at
the center of university life, a place where people can come for inspiration, for
collaboration, for celebration of intellectual and cultural life. We are planning for expanded
technological and physical resources, programming and exhibit areas, as well as much needed
climate-controlled and secure space for Archives & Special Collections. Plans will address the
needs for ADA access for all students; open and attractive architectural design with improved
access to services and materials, natural lighting and environmentally-friendly materials, and a
centrally located café. We are planning for a building that meets structural needs for weight of
materials, with an HVAC system upgrade that will meet current and future needs.

As we plan for the renovation of the library at Millersville, and its role as the intellectual and
cultural center of campus, the faculty and staff of the Millersville University Library welcome
your insights for the future of the library. Go to the “what is a library” presentation on the library
website: [Link], under About the Library, watch the short presentation and
give us your responses.

As school children come to the library for events like Read Across America, campus and
community members attend exhibit openings and author receptions, and as students continue to
make the best of a building that was designed for a very different learning environment, we will
continue to provide opportunities for people to engage with ideas, and with each other. We look
forward to experiencing all of the ways in which our renovated library will facilitate these
interactions.

Sources
Environmental Scan:Pattern Recognition.A Report to the OCLC Membership.
(2003). Dublin, OH: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. Available:
[Link]

Foster, N. F. and Gibbons, S. (2007). Studying Students: The Undergraduate

Research Project at the University of Rochester. Chicago: IL: Association of College and
Research Libraries. Available:

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 [Link]

Garten, E. D. & Williams, D. E. (2006). Repurposing older libraries for new times:
Creating new learning space. Library Issues 26 (4).

JISC. (2006). Designing Spaces for Effective Learning: A Guide to 21st Century Learning
Space Design. Bristol, England: JISC. Available:
[Link]/elearning_innovation.html

Lucia, J. (2006). Millersville University Libraries Site Visit & Consulting Report, Library
Program Review, April 2006.

Sweeney, R. T. (2005). Reinventing library buildings and services for the millennial
generation. Library Administration & Management 19 (4), 165-175.

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Planning Assumptions & General Building Issues

 The completion of an addition to and renovation of Ganser Library will create a

welcoming environment for learning, collaboration, creation of knowledge and
celebration of culture in a flexible, innovative, and technology-rich building that will
serve as an academic and social hub of campus and a center of learning for the
community.
 The renovated building will reflect the unique character, history and contributions of
the university to the community and to higher education
 The building will have flexible, reconfigurable, collaborative study and work spaces
for researchers and for staff
 The building will be as green as possible, utilizing natural materials, and energy
options where possible
 There will be an intuitive layout and design/flow throughout the building with ease of
access to services and collections. Collections and services will be organized
logically with sensible adjacencies and space will facilitate workflow.
 Offices are comfortable, well-lit and close to appropriate areas and people.
 Signage will be replaced throughout the building with interior spaces that assist with
flow of materials and services
 Existing floor construction will be assessed to verify the carrying capacity for
compact shelving units where utilized.
 Electricity will be upgraded throughout the building, with sufficient access for
researchers, offices, and technology
 HVAC will be completely replaced, with capability for local controls of temperature.
There will be improved air quality throughout the building.
 Lighting will be replaced¸ allowing for energy efficient and welcoming environment
throughout the building. Lighting in stack areas will have local/motion sensitive
controls, with centralized controls for closing procedures. Lamps will allow for
directed lighting in living room, table and research carrel areas. More windows will
allow for increased natural lighting throughout the building.
 The elevators and stairways will be easy to locate and will offer access to every floor,
including balcony levels.
 A new PA/communication system will be installed.
 Clocks will be easily accessible for time changes and other maintenance, located in
entrance, workrooms, service points, reading areas, and near elevators on each floor.
 A warm and inviting (not trendy) color scheme will provide a welcoming and
attractive atmosphere throughout building.
 Furniture will be comfortable, warm in color (natural materials) and sturdy, light
weight and movable, easily repairable.
 Comfortable reading areas, nooks and window benches will be located throughout
the building.
 There will be wireless access throughout and there will be enough space for current
and future technology needs.
 There will be enough space for all telecommunications needs—cabling, wiring,
network access, electricity.
 HVAC in Special Collections will have local temperature and humidity controls. The
Special Collections area will be secure, and will include a vault for the most valuable
materials. Lighting in Special Collections will be tailored to the needs of the
materials.

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Name of Activity: Entrance

Net Area: 1,500 SF

Function:

The new entrance serves as welcoming entry way into the library. An open and attractive space
with lots of windows, this entrance has clear sight lines to appropriate service points, allows for
easy access to needed information, and offers a place for people to gather.

Space Requirements:

The new entrance should be able to accommodate groups of 20-30 people with temporary but
comfortable and attractive seating
Security system at interior entry
Information kiosk/flat screen TV
Electricity for temporary video/media displays
Distribution place for flyers, information
Directory for offices, service areas
Location close to front door where hours information can be posted
Fully handicapped accessible
Main entrance clearly identifiable from outside front of building
Limited exhibit area with locking cases
Stained glass windows

Relation to Other Areas:

Direct sight lines to services such as circulation and reference. Near the circulation desk for
assistance when exit alarm goes off. Close to new expanded cafe and 24 hour study space. Flow
into other areas of library should be intuitive. The new entrance extends its welcome outward
with a reading and sculpture garden, designed by Millersville students.

Environment:

Welcoming and attractive in terms of lighting and decor. Warm, friendly colors
Natural light
Protection from exterior heat/cold
No concrete—a surface that is slip resistant, easy to clean and environmentally friendly

Special Considerations: The entrance is the essential first point of contact with the university
community. It should incorporate a flexible, reconfigurable design to anticipate changing needs
over time.

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Name of Activity: Outdoor Reading Garden

Net Area: 2000 SF

Function:

The outdoor reading garden extends the welcoming atmosphere of the new entrance into the
historic part of campus. The reading garden will join the outside space with the inside space,
drawing people into the redesigned library building. This feature is in keeping with the University
master plan which calls for outdoor plazas that can accommodate special events and various
kinds of gatherings, including projected wall art installations, dance, films, and outdoor
receptions/dinners.

Space Requirements:

2000 SF including plants, benches, sculpture, and water feature.

Relation to Other Areas:

Near the new entrance, can be accessible in part to outside seating for café.

Environment:

With comfortable outdoor seating, native plantings and sculpture designed by Millersville
students, the reading garden will offer a place for reflection and rest. It will also be used for
special events.

Special Considerations:

The reading garden will be partially enclosed to create a separate but welcoming area for campus
visitors, students, and community members (the gardens outside the Hintz Family Alumni Center
at Penn State provide a good example of preserving green space on campus with gardens
[Link]

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Name of Activity: Access Services

Net Area: 3500

Function: The Access Services unit is responsible for the circulation of resources, the
preparation and presentation of reserved resources (print and digital), the duplication and
electronic delivery of paper and microfilm formats, interlibrary lending and borrowing, and stack
maintenance.

Supervisor/Personnel: 1 librarian; 3.5 support staff members

Space Requirements: The ongoing tasks of receiving, processing, and delivering library
resources requires efficient use of space to insure that materials are returned to the shelves or
delivered promptly. Traffic flow and work processes are significant factors impacting the design
and layout of this work space. This area will require:
 service counter with adequate space designated for
o checking materials out
o checking materials in
o laptop circulation
o desensitizing units
o public use staplers and hole punch
 need to accommodate behind or underneath the service counter (but not in behind-the-
scenes area)
o storage for > 50 laptops, accessories, and recharging equipment
o shelving for reserve materials
o shelving for materials awaiting pick up
o storage for frequently used forms, flyers and files
o separate workstation for student supervisors with computer
 a large behind-the-scenes student assistant work area adjacent to the circulation desk and
offices, which needs to accommodate
o interlibrary loan work area
o packing and unpacking areas for mailing and receiving interlibrary loans
o staff lockers
o book truck storage area
o storage areas for cleaning and mailing supplies
o storage areas for library paper (10-20 boxes) and toner (3-4 boxes)
o duplication service equipment (scanners, photocopiers) and workstations
o processing space for reserves
o work space for 4-6 students (at a time)
o wall space for bulletin and white boards
 sorting areas for re-shelving (located adjacent to the check-in area) - can be in public area
 1 faculty, 4 staff offices (equipped with desks and appropriate furniture) with doors and
outside windows
o at least two staff offices with clear view of circulation desk
o at least two staff offices with clear view of behind-the-scenes work area
 sink or close proximity to staff restrooms
 electric outlets
 security system at entrance to building and next to the service counter
 conference room

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Relation to Other Areas: This is a prominent point of service for the university library. This unit
should be placed near the main entrance, and configured in such a way that staff members are
clearly visible and services are clearly understood. The area should be near security gates, alarm
panels, PA system, any centralized lighting controls.

Environment: Open space, natural light, carpeting, adequate heating and air conditioning,
ventilation for equipment (scanners and photocopiers).

Special Considerations: It is desirable to keep the Circulation and Interlibrary Loan units in the
same area. The duplication equipment must be near ILL for workflow and supervisory purposes.

Name of Activity: Browsing collection

Net Area:

500 SF?

Function:

An area dedicated to browsing collections will be used to display DVDs and new books/materials
grouped by theme.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Reference/Circulation staff

Space Requirements:

This area will require shelving that works well for displaying the DVD collection, as well as
featured new and other library materials related to targeted audiences or special themes.

Relation to Other Areas:

Close to the entrance, this area will have open sight lines to the circulation desk.

Environment:
In addition to appropriate shelving, this area will require comfortable seating.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Reference,Government Documents, & Reference Offices

Net Area:

10860 SF including Government Documents and offices.

Function:

The reference area is an important instructional area within the library. Here students and
researchers meet with library faculty members to explore research topics, find assistance in
locating appropriate materials, and develop critical thinking skills. Reference librarians connect
students with specialized units of the library, subject specialists among the library faculty, and
campus support services. Reference interactions with students are essential instructional
opportunities. Library faculty members engage with student research questions in order to model
appropriate and effective methods for selecting research tools, conducting information searches,
and retrieving and evaluating needed sources of information.

Supervisor/Personnel: 10 librarians work in the busy reference area, generally one at a time
during reference service hours

Space Requirements:

The reference desk will have varying heights to accommodate both seated and standing reference
interactions. A computer workstation will be designed for collaboration between reference
librarians and researchers. This service area will be modular, and serve as an easily identifiable
single point of service. Shelving will be half-height over a 2000 SF area. Computer workstations
will be configured to accommodate quick use as well as more extended use.

Relation to Other Areas:

Reference area will be near IT desk and tutoring services. Open sight lines to circulation desk.
The reference area will be close to reference librarians’ offices.

Environment:

Larger windows, lots of natural light

Curves, in desk, in carpeting, in furniture throughout area
Easy to see where everything is
Natural light, shading options for different times of day
If we have to use fluorescent lights, use full spectrum
A quiet reading area/ glass walls or partitions
Special Considerations:
Cabling under floors and behind walls. Upgraded electricity for additional laptop charging
locations, multi-media technology commons areas for collaborative work.

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Name of Activity: Reference Librarians’ Offices

Net Area: 1,830 SF

Function:

Library faculty members utilize office space to meet with students and each other, to complete
work on departmental and research projects. Office space is currently distributed throughout the
building. The goal is to bring these offices in proximity to one another and the reference area.

Space Requirements:

9 faculty offices @ 170SF each. This area will also contain a 300 SF smart/technology- equipped
conference room for meeting and work related projects.

Relation to Other Areas:

Offices will be close to one another, to the conference room, and to the reference area.

Environment:

Attractive, comfortable, with working heat and air conditioning

Well-lit, natural light
Upgraded electricity
Ergonomic and attractive workstations, book cases, filing cabinets, comfortable seating for
visitors
Floor to ceiling walls. Doors that easily lock and unlock, open in and not out
If possible, windows that open

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Classrooms - 2

Net Area: 2200 SF

Function:

Library faculty members design and deliver formal course-integrated instruction sessions in
collaboration with faculty in disciplines across campus, creating learner-centered content. They
assist learners in assessing their own information needs, in differentiating among sources of
information, and in developing skills to effectively identify, locate, and evaluate sources. Well
designed classrooms are essential for this important learning process. Both classrooms will have
appropriate technology, suitable lighting, acoustics and an easily reconfigurable arrangement.

Supervisor/Personnel: 10 library faculty members will utilize these classrooms.

Space Requirements:

One classroom will accommodate 40 students and the other will serve smaller classes with 15- 20
students. Both classrooms will include: smart instructor stations, workstations for each student,
coat racks or hooks, white boards, space for networked printers, projection equipment or flat
screen TVs, storage space. In addition, the space will be configured so that groups can work
together easily, and that handicapped accessible space is available for at least two students.

Relation to Other Areas:

The classrooms should be within easy access of the main entrance to the building. Both
classrooms do not have to be in the same location.

Environment:

Rooms should be sound proof and have good sound systems. They can be interior rooms. If
windows are present, they should be equipped with room darkening shades. The rooms will have
variable lighting options, including dimmer switches some or all of the lights. The classrooms
will be equipped with comfortable, reconfigurable furniture and workstations.

Special Considerations:

It is important that there be sufficient space for students to work in groups and for the instructor
to be able to confer and provide assistance. Consideration should be given to providing wheeled
workstations with wireless connections for maximum flexibility. Both classrooms should be
designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate advances in technology.

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Name of Activity: Stacks

Net Area: 18,000 SF

Function:

House and provide open access to the general collections, periodicals, and microforms. Where
possible, these collections should be housed in compact shelving on floors strengthened for this
purpose. The original 22000 sqft footprint was for static shelving units.

Supervisor/Personnel:
Access Services staff

Space Requirements:

To accommodate the total volumes listed (as of June 30, 2008):

General collections: 394, 617
Bound periodicals: 40,220
Microforms: 86,797
Small current periodicals area

Relation to Other Areas:

Each stack area must be accessible by elevators with clear signage for location of specific ranges
of call numbers.

Environment:

Floors must sustain the weight of compact shelving units. Stack areas must have adequate
lighting with local controls/motion detection for range/row specific lights.

Special Considerations:

Width of aisles between fixed shelving units and open compact shelves must meet ADA
requirements.

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Name of Activity: Study/Reading Areas

Net Area: 11,000 SF

Function:

Comfortable well-lit areas for reading, study, and group use distributed throughout the building,
with ample electricity for laptops, task lighting, and wireless access. We would like to include
small reading areas with comfortable furniture wherever possible within the building, not just in
designated reading/living room areas.

Space Requirements:
1600 SF for individual research carrels
5400 SF for a variety of table types throughout building for individual and group
work
4000 SF for living room/comfortable seating throughout building

Relation to Other Areas:

Environment:

Expanded comfortable seating in living room, glass-enclosed porch areas, reading/study nooks
and window benches throughout the building to provide for the variety of study spaces needed by
students individually and in groups. Expanded and reconfigurable seating and table areas for
students and researchers. Warm inviting colors, natural light.

Special Considerations:

These areas will be have lamps and will have upgraded electricity for laptops and other portable
devices.

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Name of Activity: Group Study Rooms -- at least 10

Net Area: 2200 SF

Function:

A variety of flexible multi-media learning spaces for students and researchers, both individual
and collaborative, with appropriate access to technology, electrical power and network, etc.

Space Requirements:

Group study spaces can be a variety of sizes and types. All require electrical outlets, whiteboards
or some writing surface, comfortable seating and tables. Some are technology-equipped. Closed
rooms need large window into hallway. Not all spaces need to be completely enclosed or exactly
alike. Small enclosed areas with glass walls, tables and chairs can provide what some groups need
for studying, including using the glass walls for writing (see University of Rochester:
[Link]
[Link]

Relation to Other Areas:

Group study rooms can be located throughout the building or can be grouped in one location.

Environment:

Sound proofing is important for at least some of the group study spaces. Natural light is important
where possible.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Cafe/24 Hour Study Area

Net Area: 3000 SF

Function:

Café and 24 hour study space: 3000 SF, with kitchen facilities, a variety of comfortable seating
options, security for student entry with ID after library closed, located close to the new entrance
to the library. The area will have a well lit outside entrance.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Cafe is supervised Millersville University Dining Services

24 hour study space is supervised by Access Services

Space Requirements:

1500 SF for Cafe, including 800 SF for food preparation area

Food concession area
Vending area accessible in 24 hour study space when concession area is closed
Water, electricity, drainage
Storage space
Dishwasher to use for small loads of china (used for special events, meetings)

Relation to Other Areas:

Close to the entrance on the first floor, this space is a gathering place for people from across
campus. Near loading dock for food delivery and trash removal

Environment:

Visible from inside and outside—glass walls or large windows to let in natural light and for
security
Opens to outside café seating
Attached to, but secured within, 24-hour study space
A variety of comfortable seating options including sofas, chairs, tables (high and low)
Types of food and products:
Green/environmentally friendly, fair trade coffee, tea
Meal alternatives: wraps, sandwiches, fruit
Must have wireless access

Special Considerations:

The cafe will be secured within the 24 hour study space. The study space will be accessible from
outside with ID when building is closed.

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Name of Activity: Restrooms (ADA Compliant)

Net Area: Staff 447 SF; Public 2,733 SF

Function:

The building renovation project will replace ugly tiny restrooms with spacious, well-lit,
handicapped-accessible restrooms throughout the building.

Supervisor/Personnel:

University maintenance staff

Space Requirements:

Will meet code requirements for number, size, and handicapped accessibility

Relation to Other Areas:

Handicapped accessible restrooms on each floor (including balcony levels?)

Environment:

Special Considerations:

Aesthetically pleasing, well-lit, easy to clean, with storage space for supplies

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Name of Activity: Exhibit Area (Currently spread out on First Floor)

Net Area: SF

Function:

Space is needed on the first floor for exhibits on a variety of topics. This exhibit space can be
within glass enclosed walls between areas as well as in more traditional exhibit cases.

Space Requirements:

Dedicated exhibit space will allow for the annual Faculty Publications Exhibit as well as other
short term exhibits to have a designated home.

Relation to Other Areas:

The exhibit space should be close to the Atrium/Programming Space to allow for opening
receptions. This space should be close to the main entrance. It does not need to be in a separate
closed room.

Environment:

Exhibit space should be secure and have appropriate lighting for the materials on display. The
exhibit space can be accommodated in interior wall spaces between rooms to take up less square
footage on the entry or other floors.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Atrium/Meeting/Programming Space

Net Area:1800 SF

Function:

Atrium/Meeting/Programming space for events, programs, and exhibits. Despite the building’s
limitations, we currently welcome over 500 students to LibraryFest annually and over 100
faculty, staff, and community members regularly attend exhibit openings, lectures, and other
special programs. Programming space is of utmost importance to our library renovation project.

Space Requirements:

1800 SF of space that can be used for a variety of programming purposes, with comfortable
seating as well as stacking chairs for larger events and lectures. Walls can accommodate
installations of framed artworks. Storage for chairs and tables.
Access to small sink, cabinets for storage, for use with receptions. High quality sound system.
Wireless access.

Relation to Other Areas:

Easily accessible from the main entrance, next to the exhibit area.

Environment:

Comfortable, warm, attractive, and inviting space. Technology-equipped.

Special Considerations:

Exhibit area can be included behind glass panels that separate this room from other areas.

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Name of Activity: Instructional Technology Labs/Commons (3)

Net Area: 1800 SF

Function:

These instructional labs/technology commons areas will contain multi-media stations allowing
students to work in groups and receive assistance from IT student staff.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Millersville University Information Technology staff

Space Requirements:

Three commons areas with room for collaborative workstations

Electricity
Network connections
Storage space

Relation to Other Areas:

Potential combination—near or within reference area

Environment:

The labs/commons areas will be well-lit and have groupings of comfortable seating around tables
that are equipped with technology necessary for multi-media group presentations, along with
support by IT student staff.

Special Considerations:

These areas will be enclosed and secure.

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Name of Activity: Faculty Collaboration Space

Net Area: 500 SF

Function:

A dedicated space for faculty members to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, research and
writing.

Space Requirements:

This meeting room will have wireless access and electricity to support laptops, tables and chairs
and other comfortable seating options, a refrigerator and sink, and a white board.

Relation to Other Areas:

Accessible by elevator

Environment:

Comfortable, inviting, attractive space with reconfigurable seating to allow for collaboration.

Special Considerations:

Faculty members will be able to reserve this space for collaborative projects.

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Name of Activity: Administrative Suite

Net Area: 1800 SF

Function:

The Administrative Suite will include offices (with doors) for the Director, secretary,
administrative assistant, student workers, special projects/grants area, room for meetings of six to
eight persons and small receptions, restroom and reception area. The suite should be located away
from the library entrance.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Library Director, secretary

Space Requirements:

Secretarial Areas
 Secretary needs to be able to see entrance to the administrative suite
 Waiting area with space for three to four chairs
 Alcove for copier, fax machine, table for sorting papers, small refrigerator, coffee pot,
small sink
 Larger reception desk with counter/ledge
 Coat closet for use of staff and visitors
 Wall space in each office for pictures, bulletin boards, cabinets and shelving
 Area for filing cabinets
 Storage closet for office supplies

Director’s Office:
 Space for meeting table seating four to five persons
 Natural light
 Wall space for pictures, shelving, one file cabinet
 Separate exit (not through front office)
 Closet for coats, etc.

Relation to Other Areas:

Not near the main entrance.

Environment:
 Improve lighting
 Natural light
 Inviting colors

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: IT/Systems Office

Net Area: 1500 SF

Function:

The IT/Systems office contains the office of the Systems Librarian, work space for student
assistants, and technology of all kinds.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Systems librarian, student assistants

Space Requirements:

Space for two offices

Student work area
Storage and testing area for equipment
Work area for unpacking equipment
Small meeting area with table and chairs, with demo area

Relation to Other Areas:

Should be accessible by working elevators

Environment:

Specialized lighting needs for technology related work

Ergonomic computer workstations
Upgraded electricity, network access, HVAC, and ventilation for many machines

Special Considerations:

This area needs to be secure.

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Name of Activity: Curriculum Materials Center/Children's Literature Area

Net Area: 10,000 SF

Function: The Curriculum Materials Center houses the juvenile and curriculum collections and
serves as a center for learning for students from the School of Education. The focus of this space
is to facilitate easy access to the wide variety of materials education students need for their
courses and teacher training, with emphasis on materials and comfortable and reconfigurable
furniture, rather than specialized equipment.

Supervisor/Personnel: 1 librarian, student assistants

Space Requirements: Dedicated reconfigurable space including collaborative work space,

programming space, art work and murals, creative space for children and students, faculty and
staff offices and student work areas. The area will have shelving configurations that are
convenient for browsing to maximize access to the curriculum and juvenile materials which are
among the library’s highest-circulating physical materials:

 Open and easily understandable physical layout will assist students in finding the type of
materials they need.
 Shelving in this area must be reconfigured to promote student browsing, an essential part
of the learning process in working with these materials. Half-height shelving units with
pull out shelves will allow for display of award winning juvenile materials.
 Tables for group work are important, near electricity for laptops and other portable
devices.
 Programming space will offer reconfigurable space for student presentations, instruction
sessions, and programs for school children and education students.
 Designated reading area (either a reading pit or raised area with carpeted steps) will
facilitate story hours.
 Comfortable reading nooks by windows will allow for group and individual reading
space.

Relation to Other Areas: This area will need its own floor with elevator and stair access.

Environment: Colorful and easy to navigate

Special Considerations:
The wide variety of material types in this area requires special attention to space-saving and
specialized shelving, while offering easy access to materials.

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Name of Activity: Archives and Special Collections

Net Area: 14,000 SF

Function:
Archives & Special Collections houses the archives of the university as well as rare books,
manuscripts, oral histories, photographs, and other rare materials. A strong instruction program
requires expanded space for classroom instruction as well as room for researchers to work with
materials. Current space is inadequate for researchers, collections, and staff.

Supervisor/Personnel:1 librarian, 1 support staff member, student assistants

Space Requirements:
a secure vault for the most valuable materials in the collection
floors strong enough to hold materials now spread in locations throughout the building
compact shelving suitable for varied materials in collection; space for expansion
secure intake and pre-processing area/ including “dirty” area for new materials
processing/work areas for staff and student assistants
technology-equipped conference room
3 staff offices and student work areas
conservation and digitization space, including access to water for conservation
reading room area for researchers with welcoming public service desk
dedicated technology-equipped classroom
public and staff restrooms
storage space for supplies, exhibit supplies, oversized materials (maps, paintings), slides,
negatives
exhibit space with special lighting controls for rare materials

Relation to Other Areas:

This area needs to be easily accessible by elevators. A separate 3000 SF Center for Pennsylvania
German Studies should be near the Archives & Special Collections area. For environmental
reasons, this area should not be in the basement or on the ground floor. For the shell scheme, we
could remove the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, and place the Local History and
Culture Collection in a smaller reading room.

Environment:
Dedicated climate control is necessary to stop the spread of mold in valuable university archival
and rare book areas. Climate control system must take into account different temperature and
humidity needs of paper, film, rare books, etc. Will include controlled lighting in areas where rare
materials are housed. A full vapor barrier envelope around the space with double door
construction is required. No water lines over or near this area.

Special Considerations:
“Hope” window should remain
Multipurpose space to accommodate classroom/reception area or exhibit space/reception area

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Name of Activity: Technical Services

Net Area: 4400 SF

Function:
The Technical Services area supports access to library content in all formats. Librarians and
support staff work closely with other faculty members of the library to ensure timely access to
relevant content that supports all areas of the university curricula. Librarians in technical services
follow trends and developments in their discipline in order to improve staff workflows,
implement technological solutions, update standards, and contribute to the library’s overall
mission. They manage fiscal and information resources and supervise the work of support staff in
acquiring and processing new materials.

Supervisor/Personnel: 3 librarians, 5.5 support staff members, student assistants

Space Requirements:
Librarian and staff offices with doors that close, privacy
Conference room with meeting table/training area/computer/large screen
Dedicated space that contributes to workflow of areas—not throughway space

Approximately 5-6 student workstations for the Technical Services area

Cataloging
student workstations and lockers, close to support staff offices
Processing area/book truck storage
Locked storage for materials
Locked storage for TV/DVD players, other AV equipment
Space for large printer
Holding area for materials in process (separate from work area)

Acquisitions/Serials
student workstations/tables with drawers
Incoming/acquisitions materials area with enough space for materials, storage boxes, book trucks,
skids, packing materials and for interaction with delivery people
Space for bindery/processing

Relation to Other Areas:

The cataloging and acquisitions areas will be in close proximity to one another, with easy access
to the loading area, and mailing room.

Environment:
Windows allowing natural light, energy efficient full spectrum lighting; plants
Electrical upgrade—sufficient outlets
Ergonomic workstations, keyboard with adjustable height options
Space around desks for carts and adequate adjustable shelving
Cabinets, counter, and sink—at appropriate height
Glass walls, sound proof
Inviting colors
Shelving for in-process materials in staff and faculty offices
Special Considerations:
Request for trash room to be located somewhere apart from staff work areas

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Name of Activity: Conference/Meeting Room (go from 1 to 2)

Net Area: 1,070 SF

Function:

The conference/meeting rooms will be available for use by library, university, or community
groups.

Space Requirements:

2 meeting rooms at 500 SF each

Relation to Other Areas:

One of the conference rooms should be located on the first floor.

Environment:

Tables and chairs, electricity, space for projection equipment cart or large screen TV.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Staff Lounge

Net Area: 575 SF

Function:

The staff lounge offers a place for staff members and student assistants to each lunch or take
breaks during work hours.

Space Requirements:

This area is large enough to accommodate several groupings of tables and chairs, refrigerator,
microwave, sink, and storage cabinets.

Relation to Other Areas:

This area should be near restrooms and away from public areas.

Environment:

Windows, lots of natural light

Exhaust fan in kitchen area—well ventilated
Attractive colors
Comfortable seating

Special Considerations:

No carpeting

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Name of Activity: Loading Dock

Net Area: 1,000 SF

Function:

The loading area is used by delivery trucks, campus mail deliveries, UPS trucks, and trash
removal vehicles.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Space Requirements:

The loading area needs to increase in size to accommodate large trucks.

Relation to Other Areas:

Should be near acquisitions/technical services area for incoming materials

Environment:

Weather protection for adjacent interior spaces.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Receiving Room

Net Area: 500 SF

Function:

The new library receiving room will contain storage space and adjustable shelving units for
incoming materials of all types.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Space Requirements:

500 SF of storage space and shelving

Relation to Other Areas:

Directly connected to loading dock, near acquisitions/technical services

Environment:

Well lit and ventilated.

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Mailroom

Net Area: 100 SF

Function:

The mailroom provides the location for on campus and off campus mail (incoming and outgoing).

Supervisor/Personnel:

Acquisitions/Technical Services?

Space Requirements:

100SF including table with mail slots for all library faculty and staff
Pick up location for large packages

Relation to Other Areas:

Near receiving room, loading dock and elevators. Could be part of receiving room.

Environment:

Pleasant, well-lit

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Custodial Storage and Trash Room

Net Area: 800 SF

Function:

Maintenance personnel will use this space for custodial storage and trash storage.

Supervisor/Personnel:

University Maintenance staff

Space Requirements:

A separate trash room from the custodial storage area

**An office for maintenance staff

Relation to Other Areas:

Near loading dock

Environment:

Well-lit space which is easy to keep clean

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Storage Area (Old Acquisitions Room)

Net Area: 800 SF

Function:

This space can be used as book sale storage, as well as swing space for shifting of library
materials.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Access Services staff

Space Requirements:

800 SF with shelving and storage cabinets

Tables for sorting

Relation to Other Areas:

Accessible to elevators

Environment:

Light, electricity
Adjustable shelving

Special Considerations:

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Name of Activity: Storage Closets & Disaster Response Materials

Net Area: 800 SF

Function:

Storage closets are needed on each floor of the building for disaster response materials and
cleaning supplies.

Supervisor/Personnel:

Access Services staff

Space Requirements:

Storage closets will be equipped with appropriate shelving for supplies

Relation to Other Areas:

On each floor

Environment:

Compact space is well designed for maximum storage

Well lit

Special Considerations:

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 Appendix I. Action Document

The Millersville University Library

~ A Center for Learning for the Whole Community ~
REVISED DRAFT—9/28/07

Part I: Nature and Concept of Project

The completion of an addition to and renovation of Ganser Library will create a
welcoming environment for learning, collaboration, creation of knowledge and
celebration of culture in a flexible, innovative, and technology-rich building which will
serve as an academic and social hub of campus and a center of learning for the
community.

A. Requirement for Project (academic program/mission support)

In the 40 years since Ganser Library was built, the university has changed dramatically
in terms of size and educational expectations. In the past, libraries served primarily as
locations for scholarly and often solitary study. Now, and for the foreseeable future,
libraries (driven by dramatic changes within higher education) are places where people
come to collaborate with each other, use technology, and locate sources of information
for research, inspiration, and entertainment. Increasingly, faculty members and future
employers expect that students will graduate with highly developed critical thinking
and problem solving skills which are developed in an atmosphere of teamwork and
collaboration.

When the library was planned in 1965, Millersville had 2505 students in 26
undergraduate programs, along with 262 faculty and administrators. The University
Library now serves 8300 students in 75 graduate and undergraduate programs, more
than 1000 faculty and staff and a significant number of library patrons from the greater
community.

Recent university initiatives such as the American Democracy Project (which fosters
civic engagement), the re-conceptualization of general education requirements, the
offering of “passion courses” by faculty members, and the repositioning of the
university through a new visioning and branding process, all point to the importance of
the university’s intellectual and cultural contributions to the region. The university’s
commitment to active engagement with local, state, regional, national and international
communities will be supported by an enlarged and repositioned learning center on
campus through a major renovation and addition to the current library building.

While information resources are more widely available than ever, students and
researchers need to develop the skills necessary to access, evaluate, interpret, and make
use of the information they find. 85% of respondents to OCLC’s 2005 Perceptions of
Libraries survey viewed libraries as places to learn. The physical building becomes
increasingly important as communities of learners come together to collaborate and
create knowledge.

The Library’s program reviews in 2001 and 2006 made significant recommendations
regarding the limitations to service which are imposed by the inadequate space,
inflexible design, and limited technological infrastructure of the current building.
Working around these inadequacies is continuing where possible, but basic services are

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 restricted as a result. We have been assured that major renovations to the library are
being given increased attention at the highest levels of the university administration.

B. Nature of Project (basic characteristics and summary of project)

The Ganser Library building is 40 years old and at capacity. This project will renovate
the building through necessary structural changes, improved HVAC, ADA compliance,
renovation of restroom facilities, improved elevator access and increased square
footage.

The redesigned University Library at Millersville will support current and future
approaches to learning in higher education settings. A new entrance and addition will
provide the additional square footage necessary for improved services, expanding
collections, and flexible, collaborative learning spaces in the library. An
atrium/programming space is necessary for ongoing events, exhibits, and programs.
New technology-rich classrooms will be designed as re-configurable environments
which enhance learning. Staff offices and work areas will be redesigned to allow for
greater collaboration and more efficient work flow. The expansion and redesign of
Archives and Special Collections will provide security and dedicated climate control
for valuable university and other rare materials along with additional space for
researchers, collections, processing, and staff.

C. Special Features (any special engineering and architectural features to be

considered during design or construction; include technical support)
The entire design team must be experienced in renovation and design of library
buildings, creating re-configurable multi-media and technology-rich collaborative
learning areas, and in facilitating work and services flow in a structurally challenging
facility. Firms must show a comprehensive understanding of the inter-relationships of
indoor and outdoor spaces, uses of natural and full-spectrum lighting and other
environmentally friendly building practices. The modified exterior changes to the
building must create a positive design statement that attracts students, researchers, and
members of the broader community. As the building sits on the former site of Old
Main, elements of the architectural design of the renovations should pay tribute to Old
Main, the symbol of Millersville’s rich educational heritage.

This project will address HVAC, electrical, network, and structural problems. State of
the art technology throughout the building will provide seamless access to materials
and services.

D Federal or Private Funds (any federal, university, or private funds that will be
used to fund this project; include special requirements for scheduling associated
with their use)
Millersville University has set a private fund raising goal of a minimum of 1.4 million
dollars for this project. Currently, MU has $40,000 in cash. It is expected that by the
time the building project moves to the construction phase, additional funds will be
committed.

E. Alternatives (How might the program be accommodated if project is not feasible?)

If this project is not feasible, the building will continue to impede access to services
and collections, and it will not meet current code requirements for load-bearing floors,
or have adequate electricity or HVAC. It will not have the necessary climate control
and security system for valuable Archives and Special Collections materials. Library

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 faculty and staff will remain isolated in work areas, and the lack of adequate space will
continue to be a limitation to innovation. It will be impossible to provide adequate,
efficient, reliable service to students and other members of the university community.

Part II Organization, Functions, and Space

A. Organizational Features (special relationships with other entities and/or special
requirements to accommodate this project)
The new library facility will benefit the entire university and broader community.
Outreach programs to both on-campus and community constituencies will draw new
users into the newly designed space for exhibits and programs, in keeping with the
Library’s role as intellectual and cultural center on campus. Additional space will allow
for expanded relationships with information technology and tutoring services on
campus. Programming and exhibit space will allow increased opportunities to
collaborate with the Millersville University’s Commission on the Status of Women and
the Millersville University’s Commission on Cultural Diversity to the benefit of the
broader community. Improved and flexible study areas will more effectively meet the
needs of specialized groups

We seek to transform the building into a center for learning beyond the classroom. The
newly designed library will provide a physical location to encourage partnerships with
community organizations in support of Millersville University’s commitment to civic
engagement. The library is an active partner with local elementary schools, cultural
heritage and educational institutions, nonprofit and other community organizations.
Examples include current collaborative projects with Lancaster County Historical
Society, Eshelman Elementary School, Willow Valley Retirement Community, and the
Lancaster County Digitization Project. The library is in the planning stages for
expansion of its community outreach initiatives.

B. Functional Units (describe the functional units, number of occupants in each and
special equipment requirements)
All areas of the building require HVAC, electrical, and network upgrades. The building
will become ADA compliant. Open and attractive architectural design, with natural
lighting and environmentally friendly materials, will improve access to services and
materials. The library will have an increased number of spacious and attractive public
restrooms throughout the building (including accommodations for the physically
handicapped).

The building will need to accommodate the following functional areas with appropriate
storage and support:
 A new entrance will serve as a transition area to the building, facilitating
communication as well as opportunities for learning.
 A café, located near the new entrance, will provide access to a 24-hour study space.
 Improved access to and location of services throughout the building, combining
services in a more efficient, user-and-staff-friendly manner, with service points
which are easy to identify. Nearly a quarter of a million people visit the library
every year.
 All areas of the access services unit will be in one location, including 5 offices,
student work areas, processing space, housing of reserve materials and laptops, and
a redesigned service desk

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 A redesigned reference area will connect to collections, 9 public service faculty
offices, and other service points.
 Improved distribution of collections in the building, particularly in relation to other
services. The building is currently at capacity with over one million physical items.
 A variety of flexible multi-media learning spaces for students and researchers,
both individual and collaborative, with appropriate access to technology, power
and network, etc.
 Increased number of computers in public services spaces throughout the building.
 At least two classrooms for library instruction: one with seating for 35-40 students
and one with seating for 15-20 students. Both classrooms will have appropriate
technology, suitable lighting, acoustics and an easily reconfigurable arrangement.
Nine library faculty members regularly teach more than 250 classes each year,
reaching over 6000 students in 1-3 hour sessions.
 Atrium/Meeting/Programming space for events, programs, and exhibits. Despite
the building’s limitations, we currently welcome over 500 students to LibraryFest
annually and over 100 faculty, staff, and community members regularly attend
exhibit openings, lectures, and other special programs.
 Expanded comfortable seating in living room, glass-enclosed porch areas, and
reading/study nooks throughout the building to provide for the variety of study
spaces needed by students individually and in groups.
 Expanded and reconfigurable seating and table areas for students and researchers.
 New space for Archives and Special Collections including dedicated climate
control, a secure vault for the most valuable materials in the collection, floors
strong enough to hold materials now spread in locations throughout the building,
enough space for expansion, secure intake and preprocessing area, processing areas
for staff and student assistants, technology equipped conference room, 3 staff
offices and student work areas, conservation and digitization space, reading room
area for researchers with welcoming public service desk, dedicated technology-
equipped classroom, and public restrooms. Dedicated climate control is necessary
to stop the spread of mold in valuable university archival and rare book areas.
Current space is inadequate for researchers, collections, and staff. Large classes
regularly come to Special Collections for instruction and use of materials. During
the past year, Special Collections received more than 2000 visits from students and
researchers using the collections.
 Dedicated reconfigurable space for Curriculum Materials Center/Children’s
Literature Area, including a collaborative work space, programming space, art
work and murals, creative space for children and students, faculty and staff offices
and student work areas, and browsable shelving configurations to maximize access
to the curriculum and juvenile materials, which are among the highest-circulating
physical materials in the library.
 Acquisitions and cataloging/processing units will be combined in one location near
delivery area, with offices for 7 faculty and support staff members and work area
for 5 student workers, meeting room, and processing space.
 A secure location for Library Systems is required to stage, configure, test, and
repair existing or new computing equipment and associated services.  The area will
include 3 offices, work areas for student assistants and space adequate for the
storage of computers and other pieces of equipment prior to deployment
throughout the building. The area that will require a higher density of electricity
and network connectivity.

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  Library administrative suite will be expanded and redesigned to include office
space for faculty, staff, and student assistants including at least 4 private offices, a
work area for student assistants, reception area, conference room, and restrooms.
 New technology-equipped office and work space for library administration,
faculty, staff, and student assistants including conference and meeting rooms. To
meet these needs the new building will require a total of 35 offices, one lounge, 5
technology-equipped conference rooms, and on large technology-equipped meeting
room.

C. Space Requirements (net SF requirements and other data, including special

features or relationships required)
 New entrance: 1500 SF, technology-equipped with security system.
 Café and 24 hour study space: 4290 square feet, with kitchen facilities, a
variety of comfortable seating options, security for student entry with ID after
library closed, located near the new entrance to the library.
 Reference and Gov. Docs area: 9000 SF, on main floor, within easy view of
entrance and other service points.
 Access Services: 4000SF on main floor, near entrance and other service points.
 Circulating Collection and Periodical Stack areas: 25,000 SF.
 3 Classrooms with enough space to accommodate both people and computers:
1) 1200 SF; 2) 1000 SF; 3) Special Collections 1200 SF.
 Atrium/programming space: 1500 SF, with easy access to the entrance to
accommodate visitors attending special exhibits, programs and events.
 The Archives and Special Collections unit: at least 13,000 square feet of
secure, climate controlled space. The area needs to be safe from possible water
damage and on floors which can support the weight of materials.
 Curriculum Materials Center/Children’s Literature Area: 10,600 square feet of
space featuring browsable shelves which accommodate a variety of sizes and
types of materials
 Administrative Suite: 2000 SF.
 Combined Acquisitions and Cataloging unit: 4500 SF to accommodate offices
for faculty and staff, work areas for student assistants, processing space, and a
meeting room.
 Library Systems: 1500 SF, with security and higher density of electricity and
network connectivity.
D. Future or Adjacency Requirements (how adjoining structures will influence the
project)
The Library building sits on the former site of Old Main in the most historic area of
campus, directly across from the newly expanded Dutcher Hall and the former library,
now Biemesderfer Executive Center. In keeping with the historic nature of these
adjacent buildings, the design of an addition and new entrance will assist in integrating
the building with its historic surroundings. The reading garden will join the outside
with inside space, drawing people into the redesigned library building. This feature is
in keeping with the University master plan, which calls for outdoor plazas that can
accommodate special events and various kinds of gatherings, including projected wall
art installations, dance, films, and outdoor receptions/dinners.

 Part III: Plans, Concepts and Studies

A. Completed documents

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 This project is being developed in accordance with the University Master Plan.
Additional documents include the following: 2006 Library Program Review Document
(including Library building consultant Joe Lucia’s report), Information Technology
Report, and the Facilities Report.
B. Available Concepts/Designs
None currently available.
C. Special Services (any special professional services anticipated, e.g., site selection,
environmental study, O & M, life cycle plan)
 Library space planning and interior design (for services, collections, and workflow
concepts)
 Artist’s rendering for modified exterior and addition, which will be used in
presentations for assisting with fundraising
 The A/E will have had experience with design and construction of 2-3 similar
facilities within the past 10 years.
D. Testing
Required testing will include structural, subsurface, HVAC
Part IV: Site, Existing Structures
A. Siting
This project site choice is existing Library building and surrounding areas. All property
is owned by Millersville University.
B. Code Issues
C. Utility Services
D. Contaminants
E. Conditions
Part V: Point of Contact
Roger V. Bruszewski
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-3043
(717) 872-3846 fax

Arthur C. Dickinson
Director, Capital Construction, Contracting & Design
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-3282
(717) 872-3175 fax

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Appendix II. Square Footage

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