SCLS Assistance & Information
- Available building consultant services
- Checklists and recommendations for new buildings and renovations:
Technology | Delivery - BadgerNet Converged Network (BCN) Project Site Survey Process (pdf): includes building infrastructure requirements. For more information about BCN, contact the Help Desk at (608) 242-4710.
- Architectural firms with experience in library design
Design Guides
- Wisconsin Library Buildings & Spaces a resource for Wisconsin public library directors, staff and trustees about library building and renovation projects.
- Designing Libraries: the gateway to better library buildings a website that's a resource for library planning, design & building.
- Whole Building Design Guide
Grants & Loan Sources
- The USDA Rural Development Grant & Loan information. Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries. This can include costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees and purchase equipment required for operation. Funds can also be used to purchase shelving, furniture, computers, audio-visual equipment, distance learning equipment and bookmobiles. Depending on funding availability, USDA Rural Development will provide up to $500,000 in additional Recovery Act dedicated grant funds to each of the State Offices for library projects.
- CF Libraries Fact Sheet (pdf)
- USDA Rural Development Office Locations (pdf)
- Library Grants Blog
For more information, contact