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Table VIA Current Level of Service ( 2004) ; . 0 Library Buildings 80 , 237 1265796 633 sf Library Materials 4425436 1265796 3 ,490 items Computers(3) 90 126, 7961 0 . 7 computer Other Library Equipment(3) 32 1265796 0 . 3 item ( 1 ) Source : General Services Department, Division of Library Services , IRC (2) Source : Section II, Table II- 1 (3 ) Only computers and equipment available for public use are included. The IRC 2020 Comprehensive Plan states that "libraries shall be developed at the standard of 527 square feet of library per 1 , 000 population . " Since the current LOS of 633 square feet per 1 , 000 residents is greater than the existing LOS standard, the current LOS will become the adopted standard upon making appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (hereafter referred to as the adopted LOS standard) . Because there are no adopted LOS standards for library materials, computers, and other library equipment in the County ' s Comprehensive Plan, the standards established by the Florida Library Association (FLA) were reviewed . In addition to providing standards for buildings, the FLA provides standards for materials and computers and defines three levels of service : • Essential : Essential level of service standards define the basics of library service . Every library can and should offer them . The FLA defines five basic services , including : o lending of materials ; o providing information on request; o providing public programs ; o providing public space ; and o providing public access to the Internet and personal computing applications . • Enhanced : This level starts where Essential leaves off and offers further services . • Exemplary : Achieving this standard provides the highest and best service to the community . Tindale-Oliver & Associates , Inc . Indian, River County February 2005 VI -7 Impact Fee Study