Although the Cohen Report and any emendations to the plan by the Main Library Reconfiguration Committee are intended to improve the effectiveness of space utilization there will be no appreciable gain in square footage in the building. Since the Library's space needs fall far short of the space available, it must be recognized that all space needs and requests cannot be fully met in any reconfiguration plan of the Main Library Building. The design of space in the reconfiguration must be flexible in all aspects, e.g. lighting, wiring, interior construction, to allow for the space to accommodate, at a later date, functional changes to a unit such as new technologies or to be used for alternative functions. If a unit is considered for relocation, the new space must not be reduced to a size as to be detrimental to the carrying out the unit's activities. Conversely, unless there is an identified extenuating circumstance, units cannot be expected to significantly increase in size under the plan.
Appropriate space is to be provided for librarians and staff.
At this juncture, only items that the whole Main Library Reconfiguration Committee agrees upon are identified below. Exact locations of units are the next step of the review process. Assumptions in the Cohen Report . Provide better patron access to services and resources. Map and Geography Library has inadequate space to accommodate users.