Branch Recommendations

East Library
6 N. Jackson St.
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 744-2790

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Service Area:
1990 Census Population of Primary Service Area: 15,661
2000 Census Population of Primary Service Area: 13,674
2003 Population Estimate for Primary Service Area: 12,707
2008 Population Projection for Primary Service Area: 11,254

Six-Year Circulation History:

Circulation Trend:
Although not high, East Branch circulation has remained remarkably stable in recent years. Overall, it has declined approximately 4% during the six-year period while the population in the area has declined at more than double that rate.

Year Built: 1930

Year(s) of Additions:

Year(s) of Major Remodeling:

Year(s) and Nature of Refurbishing Projects:

Total Size: 2,784 sq. ft.

Space Currently in Use: approximately 1,500 sq. ft.

Reason(s) Total Space Not in Use: Basement is not handicapped accessible.

SF per capita (using service population): .22 sq. ft. per capita
(.12 sq. ft. per capita if calculated applying the space that is currently in use.)

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

Overall Condition: 2
Structural Integrity: 3
Roof: 3
HVAC: 3
Electrical: 2
Plumbing: 2
Fenestration: 1
Ambiance: 2
ADA Accessibility Issues: 1
Other (specify):

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

Overall Site/Location Rating: 2
Convenience: 2
Visibility: 2
Curb Appeal: 4
Parking: 3
Size of Site/Expansion Potential: 2
Proximity (to shopping, services, etc.): 1

Distances to Nearest Branches/Main:
Main 1.5 miles
Campbell 2.3 miles
South 2.5 miles
Brownlee Woods 2.9 miles
Struthers 4.1 miles
West 4.2 miles

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

Estimated Annual Operational Cost (2003):

$ 60,814

Estimated Staffing Costs (2003):

$ 17,685

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

0.0% Professional, 100.0% Clerical

Current Collection Size:

19,969

Cost per Circulation:

$ 3.19

Circulation per Sq. Ft.:

6.84 (12.69 if calculated applying the space currently in use.)

Circulation per Hour Open:

11.54

Visits per Capita:

1.72

Visits per Hour Open:

13.27

Reference Transactions per Hour Open:

.43

Turnover Rate:

.95

East summary:
The East Library was built in 1930 and the structure has remained largely unchanged for nearly seventy-five years. Less than 1,500 square feet of the facility, which totals 2,784 square feet on two levels, is actively used at the present time because of the inaccessible nature of the basement level. The building has a number of serious structural deficits including its windows and electrical distribution system.

The East Library is located only 1.5 miles from the Main Library and is not highly visible. Even the main floor of the building fails to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines. While the East Side neighborhood is home to over 10,000 people, the population has declined considerably over the past several decades and continues to drop. As population has fallen, the center of population in the neighborhood has moved to the north and east.

Recommended Action for East, adopted by Library Trustees on March 18, 2004:
A new neighborhood/community sized library should be constructed as a replacement for the current East facility. In order to achieve the recommended ratio of .6 square feet per capita served, the branch should be approximately 6,000 square feet. The new library should be located in close proximity to one of the new school campuses being built by the Youngstown Public Schools. The new building should be located further north and east than the current location.