Location: South Bend, IN

Owner: St. Joseph County Public Library

Size: 9,500 SF

Completion: December 2008

Project included the interior renovation of the first floor circulation area. The existing circulation desk was replaced with 3 self check-out stations. The return desk was replaced with an automated sorting machine near the entrance. New books & holds were rearranged for patron browsing. A help desk was located central to all self service features. An area was also created for a vending cafe to supplement a more prominent lounge area.