Branch Recommendations

Campbell Library
374 Sanderson
Campbell, OH 44405
(330) 755-4227

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Service Area:
1990 Census Population of Primary Service Area: 12,928
2000 Census Population of Primary Service Area: 12,208
2003 Population Estimate for Primary Service Area: 11,968
2008 Population Projection for Primary Service Area: 11,543

Six-Year Circulation History:

Circulation Trend:

Downward turn in 2003 after a significant increase in 2002. Overall, circulation has decreased as population has declined.

Year Built: 1966

Year(s) of Additions: None

Year(s) of Major Remodeling: None

Year(s) and Nature of Refurbishing Projects: None

Total Size: 4,900 sq. ft.

Space Currently in Use: 4,900 sq. ft.

Reason(s) Total Space Not in Use: All space is in use

SF per capita (using service population): .41 sq. ft. per capita

Physical Condition Rating:
(5 point scale - 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent)

Overall Condition: 3
Structural Integrity: 3
Roof: 2/4
HVAC: 3
Electrical: 3
Plumbing: 2/4
Fenestration: 3
Ambiance: 2
ADA Accessibility Issues: 2
Other (specify): Utility area, flashing, etc.

Site/Location Rating:
(5 point scale - 1 = Very Poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent)

Overall Site/Location Rating: 3
Convenience: 3
Visibility: 4
Curb Appeal: 3
Parking: 3
Size of Site/Expansion Potential: 3
Proximity (to shopping, services, etc.): 2

Distances to Nearest Branches/Main:
East 2.3 miles
Struthers 2.4 miles
Brownlee Woods 3.3 miles
Main 3.7 miles
South 4.3 miles
Poland 5.1 miles

Current Hours of Operation: http://www.libraryvisit.org/locations.htm

Estimated Annual Operational Cost (2003):

$ 168,964

Estimated Staffing Costs (2003):

$ 101,343

Professional/Clerical Bi-Weekly Pay Percentage (2003):

52.16% Professional, 47.84% Clerical

Current Collection Size:

28,003

Cost per Circulation:

$ 4.96

Circulation per Sq. Ft.:

6.95

Circulation per Hour Open:

21.97

Visits per Capita:

2.19

Visits per Hour Open:

16.92

Reference Transactions per Hour Open:

0.74

Turnover Rate:

1.22

Campbell summary:
The Campbell Library serves a population of approximately 12,000 people from an aging facility. At 4, 900 square feet, and .41 square feet per capita, it is a bit undersized for its current service population and falls short of the .6 square feet per capita recommended for neighborhood/community libraries. However, population in the area has declined and is expected to continue to decline in the coming years. It is also anticipated that the opening of a replacement for the current East Branch Library will eventually reduce the Campbell service population. Given an anticipated service population of approximately 10,000, both the size of the building and the size per capita ratio are adequate to meet future needs.

The Campbell Library has some significant structural deficits that need to be addressed if the building's structural integrity is to be maintained. A design flaw that allows moisture on the roof to penetrate the walls is particularly troubling. The look and feel of the building reflect the fact that it was built in the mid 1960s (nearly forty years ago). This branch would be more viable and would attract additional use if the exterior and interior were renovated and if the library's hours of operation were extended.

ecommended action for Campbell, adopted by Library Trustees on March 18, 2004:
Immediate attention should be given to the structural issue that allows moisture to penetrate the walls. Both the interior and exterior of the building should be renovated to update appearance and to improve lighting and electrical distribution issues. Major mechanical systems should be evaluated and replaced and/or updated as needed.