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63 r. Several of these can also be problematic for a library and have the potential to detract from good service : • Close proximity to schools and recreation facilities brings large numbers of children and teens , requiring additional staffing and special programs during week-day afternoon hours . • Recreation facilities increase the number of unattended children coming to the library which also increases the need for staffing and can be a safety concern as they are often unattended by adults . • Where there is a pool and very active sports , conflicts over wet bathing suits and sweaty clothes also arise . • Older residents become resentful and stop using the library because of a perception that kids are "taking over" the facility. • Parks are often located some distance from main streets and are shielded from public view , not a good location for a public library . • Purposes for using a park or recreation facility are quite different from those for using a library so location near such a facility may not draw library customers . • Co-location of public libraries and other agencies in civic , community or cultural centers can be advantageous but problems are also possible . Service hours conflict if the library is open longer than the center • The library may not be given a prominent enough location in relation to the other agencies at the center . The concern is not that these problems cannot be overcome . Rather, it is that operational costs increase and delivery of needed services may be impacted because other services required by the location are emphasized. ■ Accessibility — questions focus on ease of access for the greatest number of customers , travel times , traffic patterns , access to public transportation , and bicycle/walking/private vehicle access . Public library sites must be accessible to as r many potential customers as possible but not so close together as to be redundant. Transportation resources play an important role in public library use so they must also be considered . Section 6 of this document provides information on transportation ■■ system plans for Indian River County and distances/travel times between various areas of the county. ,,,,t ■ Size — site size relates directly to the size of a proposed library. This section of the checklist focuses on adequacy of the property, parking, easements , green space , etc . Recommendations for specific new/expanded facilities in this plan include needed ,,. property size . ■ Environmental issues — questions focus on tests regarding soil and environmental r. issues , flood plain concerns , etc . These are concerns that can only be addressed when specific sites are identified . r. Indian River County Library Master Facilities Plan 2005 - 2025