[Michlib-l] study pods

[Jill Rauh]

I'd be interested in hearing ideas on this for our 1968 building.

Jill Rauh, Reference & Government Information
Benton Harbor Public Library 
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    On Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:58:33 PM EDT, Meredith Sommers via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:  
 
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Hello,
 
  
 
Our 1975 building is really great in a lot of ways, but is pretty scant on enclosed spaces to make a Zoom call/hold a private conversation. I’m thinking vaguely about 1-2 person study pods, and have a few questions:
 
  
    
   - How do patrons feel about 1-person, phonebooth-size pods? [On paper, they look like they might feel very small!]
   - Do 2-person pods tend to be actually used for 2 people, or do are they just as often one on a Zoom/similar?
   - Could you share any raves/disappointments with any particular brand?
   - Do you require reservations/set time limits? [I could very easily see someone setting up at opening time every.single.day. and basically telecommunting from our pod, which seems less than ideal.]
   - Have you had any unforeseen problems? Questionable patron behavior, defacement, etc.?
 
  
 
I would much appreciate any wisdom/experience anyone could offer!
 
  
 
  
 
Meredith
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
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Meredith Sommers
Library manager
 
Bayliss Public Library
 
A Superior District Library
 
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
 
  
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