Six-Year Circulation History:
Circulation Trend:
Circulation has increased sharply since the opening of the new facility. However, November and December 2003 use is lower than November and December 2002 (the first two full months the new facility was opened). Nevertheless, Austintown replaced Poland as the second busiest library in the PLYMC system. A slight decline might be anticipated for 2004 as the "newness" of the library wears off.
Year Built: 2002
Year(s) of Additions: None
Year(s) of Major Remodeling: None
Year(s) and Nature of Refurbishing Projects: None
Total Size: 19,940 sq. ft. + 2,240 sq. ft. (basement)
Space Currently in Use: 22,180 sq. ft.
Reason(s) Total Space Not in Use: All space is in use
SF per capita (using service population): .63 sq. ft. per capita
Physical Condition Rating:
(5 point scale - 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent)
Overall Condition: 5
Structural Integrity: 5
Roof: 5
HVAC: 5
Electrical: 5
Plumbing: 5
Fenestration: 5
ADA Accessibility Issues: 5
Other (specify):
Site/Location Rating:
(5 point scale - 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent)
Overall Site/Location Rating: 4
Convenience: 4
Visibility: 4
Curb Appeal: 5
Parking: 4
Size of Site/Expansion Potential: 5
Proximity (to shopping, services, etc.): 3
Distances to Nearest Branches/Main:
West 2.2 miles
South 4.9 miles
Main 5.1 miles
Canfield 6.2 miles
East 6.4 miles
Current Hours of Operation: http://www.libraryvisit.org/locations.htm
Estimated Annual Operational Cost (2003):
$ 769,610
Estimated Staffing Costs (2003):
$ 551,906
Professional/Clerical Bi-Weekly Pay Percentage (2003):
52.65% Professional, 47.35% Clerical
Current Collection Size:
73,714
Cost per Circulation:
$ 2.16
Circulation per Sq. Ft.:
16.10
Circulation per Hour Open:
109.02
Visits per Capita:
5.67
Visits per Hour Open:
60.82
Reference Transactions per Hour Open:
2.79
Turnover Rate:
4.84
Austintown summary:
Having opened in 2002, the Austintown Library is in good physical condition and is performing exceptionally well in terms of public acceptance and use. The current estimate of the population being served by the library is 35,105, somewhat higher than the 30,000 target population prescribed by the consultants for a regional facility. However, the consultants believe that the population served will decrease to approximately the 30,000 level when an adequate replacement for the current Canfield Branch is built. At 22,180 square feet and given the 30,000 anticipated service population level, the Austintown Library will attain a .74 square feet per capita ratio, almost exactly matching the .75 square feet per capita we are recommending for regional branches.
Recommended action for Austintown, adopted by Library Trustees on March 18, 2004:
Given the high level of circulation at this location, self-checkout technology should be installed. |
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