Construction News
It is official and actual!!!!! Construction for the renovation of Central Library’s children’s area and installation of exterior windows will begin within the next several weeks. On February 13, Library Administration will attend a pre construction meeting to begin to plan the project implementation with the contractor, architect, project manager, and contract administrator. My role, in this process, is to make sure the concerns of public and staff are addressed during this exciting but challenging period. To be most effective, I rely on all Central staff to help me identify the questions and topics that need to be discussed to minimize the impact on our operations.
Overall, the renovation will impact Central staff and users for the next 9 to 12 months. The entire renovation plan has been made with the goal of maintaining operations during construction, but realistically this work will impact library hours, access to library resources, and the environment of the Central library during this project. The major turmoil of this project is expected at the beginning – of course. In order to provide public service during construction, the contractor has to build a barrier wall between the construction zone and the public service areas on the 1st floor. Until this barrier is in place, there may be closures required for public service and limited access to the Central library for staff. Once the barrier is in place, the next work will be asbestos abatement. A sealed and air tight environment must be in place for the abatement process. Although unlikely, you may see construction personnel beginning the week of February 19. As always, the information is “du jour” which means it could change daily, so please check your email and bulletin boards for updates during this process.
To kick off our planning for construction, I am asking you to participate in discussion with your supervisor and colleagues about:
1) Staff schedules and assignments - Construction hours may be 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The optimal goal is to have the loud and dirty work finished before noon. Although total work hours are not planned to be impacted, there may be periods when staff schedules will need to be adjusted or alternate work assignments made because of the construction. Plans need to be developed of where/when individual staff may work if areas of Central or the entire facility are closed to public and to staff or unusable due to noise/equipment. As with other construction projects, staff may have the option of vacation time and/or flexible schedules.
2) Public hours of service - Depending on noise and access, the Central Library may not open until noon or later during days/weeks of construction. Some of our most important work will be the development of patron notification and shifting of resources to other facilities during this period.
3) Impact on public service - How will the relocation of children and adult service desks and collections impact our operations? What accommodations will need to be made for circulation of items during closure, loss of children's restrooms, loss of parking space, etc?
The more questions asked now, the better our planning. Don’t expect answers at this point, but information will be shared when confirmed. Please read the emails and Hard Had Gazette, not rely on word of mouth.
This construction will create a disruption in our work lives. The next year will include major changes, not all positive. However, this interim irritation is a necessary part of the long overdue renovation of our major library facility. Personally, I have been working toward the upgrade of Central since 1998 and I am excited and pleased that the City has committed millions of dollars to this project so Anaheim has a more modern and efficient building.
Thank you for your support and input throughout the months of construction. I suggest that our Central motto become “flexible” since all of us will be responding daily to the unexpected. And of course, remember that the outcome, a more welcoming and efficient Central Library, is worthy of our
Overall, the renovation will impact Central staff and users for the next 9 to 12 months. The entire renovation plan has been made with the goal of maintaining operations during construction, but realistically this work will impact library hours, access to library resources, and the environment of the Central library during this project. The major turmoil of this project is expected at the beginning – of course. In order to provide public service during construction, the contractor has to build a barrier wall between the construction zone and the public service areas on the 1st floor. Until this barrier is in place, there may be closures required for public service and limited access to the Central library for staff. Once the barrier is in place, the next work will be asbestos abatement. A sealed and air tight environment must be in place for the abatement process. Although unlikely, you may see construction personnel beginning the week of February 19. As always, the information is “du jour” which means it could change daily, so please check your email and bulletin boards for updates during this process.
To kick off our planning for construction, I am asking you to participate in discussion with your supervisor and colleagues about:
1) Staff schedules and assignments - Construction hours may be 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The optimal goal is to have the loud and dirty work finished before noon. Although total work hours are not planned to be impacted, there may be periods when staff schedules will need to be adjusted or alternate work assignments made because of the construction. Plans need to be developed of where/when individual staff may work if areas of Central or the entire facility are closed to public and to staff or unusable due to noise/equipment. As with other construction projects, staff may have the option of vacation time and/or flexible schedules.
2) Public hours of service - Depending on noise and access, the Central Library may not open until noon or later during days/weeks of construction. Some of our most important work will be the development of patron notification and shifting of resources to other facilities during this period.
3) Impact on public service - How will the relocation of children and adult service desks and collections impact our operations? What accommodations will need to be made for circulation of items during closure, loss of children's restrooms, loss of parking space, etc?
The more questions asked now, the better our planning. Don’t expect answers at this point, but information will be shared when confirmed. Please read the emails and Hard Had Gazette, not rely on word of mouth.
This construction will create a disruption in our work lives. The next year will include major changes, not all positive. However, this interim irritation is a necessary part of the long overdue renovation of our major library facility. Personally, I have been working toward the upgrade of Central since 1998 and I am excited and pleased that the City has committed millions of dollars to this project so Anaheim has a more modern and efficient building.
Thank you for your support and input throughout the months of construction. I suggest that our Central motto become “flexible” since all of us will be responding daily to the unexpected. And of course, remember that the outcome, a more welcoming and efficient Central Library, is worthy of our
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