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91 <br /> Appendix Four : Library Site Selection Checklist <br /> From Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, 4 1 ed. , William W . Sannwald, <br /> American Library Association , 2001 <br /> °1 A . General <br /> 1 . Is the site conveniently located to the population served ? <br /> 2 . Does the site provide high visibility and Identification ? <br /> 3 . Is the site affordable ? <br /> 4 . Will the site provide visibility of the building from the street ? <br /> 5 . Will a library be an appropriate use of the land in question ? <br /> .. 6 . Will the site retain or enhance the natural contours of the land ? <br /> 7 . Is the site zoned for a library? If not, is a library zoning possible ? <br /> 8 . Are there existing structures to be demolished ? <br /> 9 . If so , do those structures present any environmental problems ? <br /> 10 . If the library is a branch , are there overlapping service areas ? <br /> 11 . Will the use of the site add aesthetic value or amenities to the neighborhood ? <br /> 12 . Are there liabilities or nuisance factors to adjacent properties ? <br /> 13 . Will the use of the site for a library have any negative impact ? <br /> 14 . Will the library fit in with the area ' s architectural style ? <br /> 15 . Will the building work with the traffic flow ? <br /> B . Location <br /> 1 . Is the location considered acceptable by the population served? <br /> 2 . Is the site accessible to all segments of the community served? <br /> 3 . Is the site close to the part of the community understood to be most active and that will <br /> generate the most use ? <br /> 4 . Is the site appropriate for a library? <br /> ir. 5 . Would library usage increase if another site was selected ? Decrease if another site was <br /> selected ? Stay the same ? <br /> 6 . Will this location best meet the objective of providing materials and services to the <br /> �. greatest number at the lowest cost ? <br /> 7 . Is the location in an area frequently visited by the community for daily activities like <br /> shopping , working and other services ? <br /> �+• 8 . Is the site near commercial , retail , cultural and other activities ? <br /> 9 . Does the site present a safety issue for patrons or staff? <br /> C . Accessibility <br /> 1 . Is the site easily accessible to those living in the area served ? <br /> 2 . Is the site easily reached by the greatest number of potential customers ? <br /> 3 . Are travel times from target population areas acceptable ? <br /> 4 . Have traffic patterns near the library been considered ? <br /> 5 . Is the site located on a busy highway that will require a separate entrance ? <br /> 6 . Is the site accessible to public transportation ? <br /> 7 . Is bicycle access encouraged ? <br /> Indian River County Library Master Facilities Plan 2005 - 2025 <br /> �r <br />