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r■ 42 Possible future locations — Between them Commissioners mentioned possible new libraries in the southern , western , northern , and island parts of the county. Most appear to favor a configuration of two to four additional library locations over the life of the master plan . ■ Joint use libraries — Commissioners appeared divided about whether the County should join the Indian River Community College to establish a joint use public/community college library at the IRCC - Mueller Campus . Two strongly support a joint use library and indicate it should be built soon . One is concerned about a number of issues related to this possible joint venture and another indicated a non- favorable opinion . ■ Gifford Library — two Commissioners discussed the small library outlet located in the Gifford Youth Activity Center. Both strongly support this service and expressed a desire to see both the space available and the level of service expanded . Library Staff Opinion Existing Libraries ■ Main Library ■r Many of the comments about needed space in the building that were made by the public were also made by staff. Separate space for teens , more shelving space so the audio-visual collection can be expanded , and food/beverage service were +� particularly noted . • The Local History/Genealogy room needs archival space with temperature and humidity control , away from windows . Security may also be needed, depending on the location of this space . • Location of the elevator is perceived as a problem. ,. Some staff thinks moving Technical Services , Systems , and perhaps even Administration to another location (leased space , perhaps) would free up adequate space to make desired changes . Some of the people who would be moved have irr concern about not working in a library in proximity to the materials they support . ■ North County Library • Spaces needed at this library include a separate teen area, a computer training classroom, food/beverage area, and a welcome desk . • The new addition has caused blind areas that cause control problems r■i • One suggestion for using interior space was to use process organization , that is , organizing service not by what is available but by the way customers use the products . The Information Commons model used by some academic libraries was mentioned as a possibility for organizing space . New Libraries ■ Library staff members echoed the opinions of the public regarding the need for additional libraries and, like them, were divided about priorities . rr. Indian River County Library Master Facilities Plan 2005 - 2025