Hello Collective Brain!

Our Library is considering a refresh project consisting of: new paint, carpeting, furnishings, and (the biggie) all new shelving.

If your own library has recently (past 5 years) undergone a similar project, could you share your experience? I've got a short list of questions below; feel free to either email me direct or give a call and we can connect conversationally.

Size (square foot) of library?
Did you close all or part of the library? What were decision factors?
How did you handle logistics of installing new shelving and boxing/unboxing of books? How much was handled by in-house staff versus hiring a 3^rd party service? Approx cost?
Did you hire a project manager? Why/Not? Approx cost? Worth it?
What went really well?
What went badly?
What would you do differently?
What do you wish you would have known at the start of the project?

Thank you in advance!

Best,

Jessica Ishmael
Director
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-9575 ext 126