Questions from the November 9th Meeting

Here were questions posed as part of the needs assessment meeting on November 9th. Some of the previous postings have addressed several of these questions. If you are inspired by any of the questions below, we would love to hear what you have to say. All comments will be passed on to our library consultants.

How is or should the library be integrated within the overall public services of the city?

• What library services (books, seating, etc.) need improving?
• How should the library be serviced with regard to public and private transportation, parking and accessibility?
• How should the library serve and be complimentary to public education including home schooling?

What is your vision for the future of library services in Ferndale?

• What is your personal view of the future for Ferndale?
• How do library services fit in your view of the the city’s future?
• What are your priorities for library services—including books, media, magazines, newspapers, and community meeting and study spaces?
• What would you suggest be the basis for making the decision about the future of the library?

Current Library

• What would you like to see stay the same?
• What physical elements of the library need correcting?

Aspirations for the Future Library

• Green Building / Sustainable Design / LEED—do you support the integration of sustainable elements?
• What are security issues and needs?
• Integration of Public Art—is this important?
• How can the library best serve your personal needs?
• What role should technology play in the new library?
• What would be your top 3 wishes for a new library?
• What will you personally do to ensure the future library needs of the citizens be met?