Blog Post
Architect and Construction Manager for Third Branch Selected
by aadl-news
In addition to the launch of a new website and the successful migration of our catalog over to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. this week, the Library also announced the selection of an architect and construction manager for the third branch library project that will replace the Northeast Branch. The branch located at Plymouth Mall will be replaced with a new facility at Traverwood and Huron Parkway and is scheduled to open late 2008/early 2009.
Van Tine | Guthrie Studio in Northville, MI teaming with Veazey, Parrott, Durkin and Shoulders from Evansville, IN were selected to design the new branch. Local construction company, O'Neal Construction, owned by Joe O'Neal, will be the construction manager for the project.
AADL opened the NEB 24 years ago and has remodeled and added space to accomodate demand and new services, but we struggle to sustain high standards of service in the current facility.
Blog Post
Welcome to the new aadl.org
by aadl-news
It's been thirteen years since the Library upgraded to a new automation system and we flip the switch today! We expect some glitches and we want to hear from you. We will take care of major issues immediately, but you may not hear back from us on design suggestions for several weeks. While a great deal of work and consideration has gone into the design of the new website and catalog, we expect to make refinements and look forward to hearing how we can do better.
The website launch is providing an additional forum for public communication with the library. This blog is one of several. The intention is to make regular postings here from administration that will encourage discussion about library policies and services. Many issues effect our ability to provide relevant, affordable and sustainable library services in this community. That we are able to meet the current challenge and the need to grow is a tribute to the support of the community. We want to continue to get it right as much as possible. The new website and catalog is our latest major attempt. Let us know what you think.
Josie Parker
Director
Ann Arbor District Library