Writers and Researchers Provide Input to Architect
Architect Henry Myerberg met recently with writers and researchers who use the Library as a place to do their work. Here are some of the observations they made:
• They find the Library the least distracting place to work among all their options, each finding his or her own niche and type of space here depending on the day.
• They find a ready-make community forum among others doing the same type of work here. They enjoy seeing the same people and watching each other’s belongings when they get up to take a break.
• Breaks are special at the Library because they might include browsing art displays or books, bumping into neighbors and getting a drink at the café.
• Their average stay in the Library is from three to four hours.
• They try to avoid the temptations of the Internet and consider their time here a haven from the outside world.
As the Library goes forward with planning for the future, the input of this group of users will be valuable. We will continue to keep in touch with other groups of users as the plans for new space take on more detail.
