Hello,

Our 1975 building is really great in a lot of ways, but is pretty scant on enclosed spaces to make a Zoom call/hold a private conversation. I’m thinking vaguely about 1-2 person study pods, and have a few questions:

• How do patrons feel about 1-person, phonebooth-size pods? [On paper, they look like they might feel very small!]
• Do 2-person pods tend to be actually used for 2 people, or do are they just as often one on a Zoom/similar?
• Could you share any raves/disappointments with any particular brand?
• Do you require reservations/set time limits? [I could very easily see someone setting up at opening time every.single.day. and basically telecommunting from our pod, which seems less than ideal.]
• Have you had any unforeseen problems? Questionable patron behavior, defacement, etc.?

I would much appreciate any wisdom/experience anyone could offer!

Meredith

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Meredith Sommers
Library manager

Bayliss Public Library

A Superior District Library

Sault Ste. Marie, MI