Architectural Questionnaire for Public Libraries 2017

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Architectural Questionnaire for Public Libraries

The annual LJ Architectural issue will be in the November 15, 2017, issue. It will include public library construction and renovation projects completed between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. The accuracy of our data is at the heart of its value to libraries. Omit $ and decimal; round to nearest dollar. If there is no value amount for any given question, please put 0 (zero). If you are unable to ascertain any value amount, please put N/A (not available). See further instructions below.

(Academic Libraries, click here for your version of the form.)

For more information, contact Bette-Lee Fox, 646-380-0717.

The deadline for completed forms is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017.

If you'd like to save your progress at any point, simply click the "Save Answers and Resume Later" link at the bottom of this page. This will provide a unique link that you can bookmark, have emailed to you, or share with a coworker.

If you would prefer to fill out a paper version of the form, download the PDF (uses legal size paper) and follow mailing instructions at the bottom of this page.

Please note, the online form below is preferred.

* All starred fields are required

PLEASE SEND US HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES OF YOUR LIBRARY. If you do not have images available, contact your architect. We welcome a selection of photos. Digital images are preferred. Please send images on a CD, DVD, or flash drive, preferably including low-resolution paper prints for identification. Include title information/captions for each photo and proper photographer/architect credit. Digital images are accepted ONLY via disc; DO NOT SEND IMAGES VIA EMAIL. Digital specs: 4-color tif or jpeg images, 4” minimum width, 300 dpi minimum. Be sure you receive proper permission for potential online usage as well as print. If you have any questions about images, email: Kevin Henegan at khenegan@mediasourceinc.com.

Please return this form and artwork NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, to Bette-Lee Fox, Library Journal Architectural Issue, 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038; 646-380-0717; FAX 646-380-0756; blfox@mediasourceinc.com.

About You

Email Address*

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Institution*

Job Title

Job Category*

- please select one -

Business Category*

- please select one -

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

Phone*

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Architectural Questionnaire for Public Libraries (Part 2 of 4)

About Your Project Library

Library Name*

Library Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

Project Completion Date*

Type of Project (check all that apply)*

New Building Addition to an Existing Building Remodeled Building

Type of Building*

If Other, please specify

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Architectural Questionnaire for Public Libraries (Part 3 of 4)

About the Project

Please be sure all information is accurate; omit $ and decimal; round to nearest dollar. Please include commas where necessary. If there is no dollar amount, please enter "N/A". See further instructions for each question below.

1. Population Served by Building*

(Round to the nearest thousand in Ks e.g., 7,000 = 7K)

2. Project Cost*

Total of all construction, equipment, site, and other costs

3. Construction Cost*

Include carpet and other floor coverings. Do not include fees for architects and consultants

4. Gross Square Feet*

Constructed, added, or remodeled

5. Cost per Square Foot*

Round to the nearest cent (00.00) by dividing Gross Square Feet (Item #4) into Construction Cost (Item #3)

6. Furniture & Equipment*

Do not include carpets or other floor coverings. Do include value of automated systems.

7. Site Cost*

Include value of gift site. Write "Owned" if prior owner is library or city. Write "Leased" if site is being leased.

8. Other Costs*

Include architects/consultants fees, landscaping, etc. Include all costs not designated in Construction, Equipment, or Site, above.

ENTER THE SUM OF COSTS FOR 3, 6, 7, AND 8.*

This sum should be equal to what you entered for Item #2.

9. Estimate for all materials (include books, DVDs, CDs, games, etc.) in number of volumes.*

If number of items is difficult to estimate, then calculate capacity in linear feet instead. (Please indicate which measurement you are using.)

10. Reader Seats*

Total adult and juvenile reader seats. Omit meeting room / auditorium seats.

11. Federal Funds Used

EDA NEH DOD CDBG LSTA Revenue Share

Other:

(Be sure to check all appropriate boxes.)

Amount of Federal Funds Used

12. State Government Funds Used

13. Local Government and Library Funds Used

14. Gift Funds Used

Enter information about the total project, including value of gift site.

ENTER THE SUM OF COSTS FOR 11, 12, 13, AND 14.*

This sum should be equal to or greater than what you entered for Item #2.

Let us know about special/interesting features of your project. Please describe:

(e.g., green, Maker space, coworking, unique elements, etc.)

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Architectural Questionnaire for Public Libraries (Part 4 of 4)

About the Architect/Firm

Firm Name*

Firm Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

Firm Phone*

Firm Website

You must hit the submit button below in order to submit your form to us.
If your form was submitted successfully, you will receive a reply email thanking you for your entry, along with all of your responses. If you DO NOT receive such an email, your submission encountered a problem and was not accepted. You will need to resubmit. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The deadline for completed forms is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017.

PLEASE SEND US HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES OF YOUR LIBRARY. If you do not have images available, contact your architect. We welcome a selection of photos. Digital images are preferred. Please send images on a CD, DVD, or flash drive, preferably including low-resolution paper prints for identification. Include title information/captions for each photo and proper photographer/architect credit. Digital images are accepted ONLY via disc; DO NOT SEND IMAGES VIA EMAIL. Digital specs: 4-color tif or jpeg images, 4” minimum width, 300 dpi minimum. Be sure you receive proper permission for potential online usage as well as print. If you have any questions about images, email: Kevin Henegan at khenegan@mediasourceinc.com.

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