We have purchased land and are going to build a new facility--dependent on a successful bond vote, of course.  Anticipated cost  ($12.5M) is established and square footage (35,000 sf and a basement!!) as well.   Our building committee is in place, discussing space needs, where program space should be located, etc.  I know that every library system works differently, but I'd like to talk to a couple of librarians to get a feel for what the building committee's authority and charge are, how board and community members fit into the process, and when the committee's job is done.

The books I'm reading just aren't helping with these questions.  I'd love to set  up some time to talk to people who have completed a major building project or who are in the middle of one.  

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

melissa
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